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and farms in Cuba and the surrounding areas. Cattle, sheep, and goats
are the primary livestock raised. There are several stories that explain
how Cuba got its name. One story claims that the name came from the
Spanish word for water tank/trough, Cubeta Cuba was once surrounded
by a great deal of water. Another popular story claims that the name
came from soldiers who had visited the island of Cuba and felt the landscape
resembled that of the island. The Cuba area is known for its
wildlife and beautiful views. Cuba, and indeed all of New Mexico,
is known for its spectacular sunsets. If one were to look at the nearby
mountains during a particularly good evening they would think they
were afire from the red glow of the setting sun. Cuba is also an ideal
area for hunting, or wildlife spotting. Herds of elk, and deer roam
the nearby foothills, and the Jicarilla Reservation. The high number
of large private ranches in the Cuba and Lindrith areas combined with
high deer and elk population attracts hunters from all over the world.
The village of Cuba has a population
under 1000. However, it serves an area with a population approaching
5,000. It is also a favorite stop for travelers on NM 44/US 550, a
major highway connecting central New Mexico with the Four Corners
region. The village is at the base of the Nacimiento Mountain Range and at the edge of the Navajo Reservation, Jicarilla Reservation and the Jemez Pueblo. 
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