Tajique, New Mexico

Tajique is a unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States.

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), all land.

In the early 17th century, Tajique served as the seat of the San Miguel Mission.

In 1675, a subsequent Apache raid forced the abandonment of the Tajique pueblo.

The Big Spring Fire burned 5,478 acres (22.17 km2) and destroyed six homes and 10 outbuildings in Tajique.

Map of New Mexico highlighting Torrance County