The town of Mora on the Mora River is the county seat. It is located about half way between Las Vegas, New Mexico and Taos, New Mexico on Highway 518 with an altitude of 7,180 feet. The weather is moderate in the valley itself. The population of the county was 4,264 in 1990 and now is about 4,750 people. About half live in Mora Valley.
Population density is one person per square kilometer.
The only incorporated municipality in the county is the Village of Wagon Mound, located in the northeast corner of the county. It is named after a distinctive rock formation which was a noted landmark on the Santa Fe Trail. Fort Union , built to protect the trail, is located nearby. Mora is a beautiful sight. One of the most beautiful sites in the United States.