Harding County has the smallest population of any county in New Mexico with about 810 inhabitants. The population is about 50% Anglo and 50% Hispanic.
Beef cattle ranching is the main industry, and a section of the Kiowa National Grasslands is located in the northern region of the county. Carbon Dioxide wells are another natural resource. Mills Canyon State Park, located 10 miles north of Roy, is a popular camping site.
New Mexico State University has selected a multi-county region in the state to participate in the CREATE BRIDGES program to build up rural economies impacted by COVID-19.
Date/Time: August 14, 2025 | 8:30 AM
Location: Gladstone Community Center
US Route 56 and Union County Road C001
Gladstone, NM 88422
Event will feature expert presentations on value-added calf programs, BQA updates, livestock health, beef marketing, and current research. Lunch will be provided. Hosted by Harding, Colfax, and Union Counties.
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Ranchers Summit
Harding County Cooperative Extension Service
35 Pine Street - County Courthouse
PO Box 156
Mosquero, NM 87733
Phone: 575-673-2341
Fax: 575-673-2996
Email: harding@nmsu.edu
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