Funeral Homes near Thoreau

Facts about the city

Thoreau (Navajo: Dlǫ́ʼí Yázhí) is a census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,863 at the 2000 census.Practically all residents pronounce the town's name like \"thuh-ROO\" (similar to \"through\" or \"threw\") and not like \"thorough\" or \"throw.\" The town is also not named for Henry David Thoreau, the transcendentalist author, though this is a common misconception. A history of the town was compiled by local author Roxanne Trout Heath in her book \"Thoreau, where the trails cross!\" published in 1982.The ZIP code for Thoreau is 87323.

Thoreau Obituaries

It was written by Register Guard on May 31st, 2011 that Joseph J Duncan died in Dexter, Oregon.  Duncan was 87 years old and was born in Thoreau, NM.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joseph J's life.

It was revealed by Register Guard on May 25th, 2011 that Joseph J Duncdan perished in Dexter, Oregon.  Duncdan was 87 years old and was born in Thoreau, NM.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joseph J's life.

History

The population was 1,863 at the 2000 United States Census census. Thoreau is a census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico County, New Mexico, United States. . . .