Torrance County Extension Office

http://torranceextension.nmsu.edu

Torrance, in the heart of New Mexico, was named for Francis J. Torrance, a promoter who took part in the building of the New Mexico Central Railroad and established a town that was named for him.

Estancia, which means "small farm," is the county seat.

Its name reflects its status as the center of a bustling farming and ranching county.

The village of Manzano, which means "apple tree," is said to be the site of the first apple orchard in the American Southwest.

Contact information

205 9th & Allen St. (UPS)
PO Box 168
Estancia, NM 87016
Phone: 505-246-4745
Fax: 505-384-6047
Email: torrance@nmsu.edu
URL: http://torranceextension.nmsu.edu