Utilities & Infrastructure in Chama, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

62.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

38.1%

of households

No Internet

23.2%

of households

Total Households

410

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

38.1%

Cellular Data Plan

54.9%

Satellite

13.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.7%

No Internet Access

23.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

76.3%

of households

Smartphone

76.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

48.5%

of households

Tablet

25.9%

of households

Any Computing Device

76.3%

Smartphone

76.3%

Desktop / Laptop

48.5%

Tablet

25.9%

Smartphone Only

18.3%

No Computer

23.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

1,693

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
CHAMA WATER SYSTEM	Community	Surface water	1,573	26
CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	90	10
CHRIST IN THE DESERT MONASTERY	Community	Ground water	30	1

62.2% of households in Chama have broadband internet access. 38.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 23.2% of households have no internet access. 18.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,693 people. A total of 37 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.