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Golden is a census-designated place located between the towns of Cedar Crest and Madrid in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. Golden was inhabited by Native Americans and Spaniards long before American settlers came to the area. However, it began to boom when gold was discovered in 1825. Years before the California and Colorado gold ru…
Golden is a census-designated place located between the towns of Cedar Crest and Madrid in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. Golden was inhabited by Native Americans and Spaniards long before American settlers came to the area. However, it began to boom when gold was discovered in 1825. Years before the California and Colorado gold rushes, the site of Golden became the first gold rush west of the Mississippi River.
  • Elevation: 7,061 ft (2,152 m)
  • Country: United States
  • State: New Mexico
  • County: Santa Fe
  • ZIP code: 87047
  • Area code: 505
  • Census Class Code: U5

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