Alto, New Mexico
Alto: Situated at an elevation of 7,313 feet in the Sacramento Mountains, this unincorporated community lies within Lincoln County, New Mexico, just north of Ruidoso.
About
Alto is a city located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Alto
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.3987,-105.6808 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 19:30:32 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 88312 |
| Weather | 33℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Alto is located at 33°23'55"N 105°40'51"W (33.3986900, -105.6808200).
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Weather
33°F
Partly Cloudy
5 mph S
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Alto zip code is 88312.
County name: Lincoln, County
fips: 35027
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alto, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383996 | Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso (NM) | 88345 |
Closest post offices linked to Alto.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Al Post Office | Alto (NM) | 88312 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Alto, Georgia city in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States of America. with a population of 1,207 people.
- Alto, Wisconsin civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. with a population of 1,063 people.
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso | 8,061 | Village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States |
| Ruidoso Downs | 2,631 | City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Capitan | 1,457 | Village in New Mexico, USA |