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About Clayton, NM

Clayton sits in New Mexico's far northeast corner, serving 2,800 residents as Union County's seat at 5,000 feet elevation. US 87 runs north-south through town, connecting to Raton (85 miles) and Amarillo (110 miles), while US 56 heads east toward Oklahoma. The high plains location brings dramatic weather and sparse services between towns. Rabbit Ear Mountain's distinctive double peaks rise nearby, serving as a landmark visible for miles across the grasslands.

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Clayton, NM is in United States, at 36.443, -103.157 - about 20 km north-west of Texline, TX.

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