Village of Corona—has a population of 215. It is located on the Lincoln Count and Torrance County line and is at the geographic center of New Mexico. Corona began as a cowtown in 1899 as a regional trade center for miners and ranchers. 

The original plat of the townsite was made by Colonel Frank A. DuBois Sr. He obtained title to the land under the Preemption Law by remaining on the land for 6 months and paying $1.25 per acre. The townsite was dedicated to the public on May 25,1903 by Colonel DuBois, but did not become incorporated until 1947.

Today, Corona’s business district located along U.S. Highway 54 consists of one full service gasoline station, one self service gas station/mini mart, one grocery store, one cafe, one food grill, a laundry, a bar, one auto repair service, one hardware store, and one gift shop.

 

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