Population: 240 (2000) Area: 0.8 Square Miles (2000)

Willard is located at the junction of US 60, NM 41, and NM 42. A main east-west line of the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway passes through the Village. Incorporated in 1910, Willard is an agricultural community in the southern part of the Estancia Basin. The Laguna del Perro and Salina Lake salt flats and lagoons, a source of salt for centuries, are located just east of the community.

The community grew, initially, as a rail shipping point for ranchers and dry-land bean farmers. In the 1940's farming started to decline and the community lost population. Recently, the dairy industry has grown in this area which has brought some growth to the community.

1990 Median Age (Census): 33.5
2000 Median Age (Census): 36.0

2000 Average Household Size (Census): 2.50

Median Household Income

1989 (Census): $15,471 (51% of the U.S. median)
1999 (Census): $20,833

Government

A mayor and four councilors are elected for four-year staggered terms.

Utilities

• Water: Village of Willard
• Source of Water: Ground water
• Sewer: Individual on-site systems
• Solid Waste: Torrance County Solid Waste Authority
• Electric: Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative
• Natural Gas: EMW Gas Association
• Telephone: QWEST

Transportation

•  Air: none
• Intercity Bus: TNM&O
• Train, Freight: Burlington Northern & Santa Fe

Services

• Police: Provided by Torrance County Sheriff's Department
• Fire: Willard Volunteer Fire Department
• Parks: The Village maintains a playground, baseball field, and senior citizen center

Education

Estancia School District