The smallest town in New Mexico has only 22 inhabitants: it is almost a ghost town
A nearly forgotten corner in the southwest of the United States.
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In the state of New Mexico, United States, there are small towns that, over time, have seen their population drastically reduced. One of the most striking cases is Grenville, a tiny locality that, according to the most recent census, has barely 22 inhabitants. Its isolation and the lack of job opportunities have turned this enclave into an almost ghostly community within the vast territory of the southwestern United States.
Grenville, located in Union County, was founded in the early 20th century as a key point in New Mexico's railway transportation. However, with the modernization of the road system and the decline of the railway as the main means of transportation, activity in the area significantly decreased.
With the closure of businesses and the lack of new opportunities, many families left the town in search of better living conditions in larger cities like Albuquerque or Santa Fe. Currently, this city is one of the least populated municipalities in New Mexico.
Its few residents have chosen to stay, either out of family tradition or for the tranquility that this corner offers away from urban hustle and bustle. Walking through the city is like stepping into a town frozen in time. Many of its houses and commercial buildings have been abandoned, with worn facades that reflect its more prosperous past.
Unlike other towns in the United States, there are no supermarkets, gas stations, or entertainment centers here. Residents must travel to nearby towns to access basic services, making life in Grenville a real challenge.
Despite these difficulties, some of its inhabitants claim that the peace and lack of traffic make this place particularly charming. For those looking for a life away from the hustle and bustle of the major cities in the U.S., this small town in New Mexico offers a refuge in the middle of the desert.
Over the years, it has continued to lose population, and its future is uncertain. If the trend continues, there may come a time when the number of residents is so low that the town ceases to exist as an official entity. However, as long as there are people willing to continue calling it home, it will remain on the map of New Mexico, resisting as one of the smallest communities in the United States.
