Akela, New Mexico
Akela: Situated in the arid Chihuahuan Desert terrain of Luna County at an elevation of 4163 feet, this unincorporated community originated as a siding on the Southern Pacific Railroad.
About
Akela is a city located in the county of Luna in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Akela
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Luna County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.2459,-107.4056 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 10:28:25 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 41℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Akela is located at 32°14'45"N 107°24'20"W (32.2459200, -107.4055800).
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Weather
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
6 mph ENE
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Akela, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEM | Deming station | 400 East Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| LCR | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 304 Wyatt Drive | BUS |
| TOC | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico | 8 South Date St. | BUS |
| ELB | El Paso (Bus Station), Texas | 200 W. San Antonio Ave. | BUS |
| ELP | Union Depot | 700 San Francisco St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Akela.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Deming Post Office | Deming (NM) | 88030 |
| Columbu Post Office | Columbus (NM) | 88029 |
| Hatch Post Office | Hatch (NM) | 87937 |
| Radium Spring Post Office | Radium Springs (NM) | 88054 |
| Fairacr Post Office | Fairacres (NM) | 88033 |