- Bonanza City is a fictional town that was created for the reality television show "Kid Nation." The show aired on CBS in 2007 and featured a group of children aged 8 to 15 who were tasked with building a functional society in a deserted New Mexico town. Bonanza City was designed to resemble an old western town, complete with a saloon, general store, and living quarters for the children. The concept of the show was to see if the children could successfully govern themselves and complete various challenges and tasks. The show received both praise and criticism for its controversial premise and handling of the children's well-being.