Alvarado, New Mexico
Alvarado: Located within the high-desert environment of the Tularosa Basin at an elevation of 4,104 feet, this rural Otero County community sits west of the Sacramento Mountains.
About
Alvarado is a city located in the county of Otero in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Alvarado
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Otero County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.1365,-106.2372 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 19:31:24 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 44℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Alvarado is located at 32°8'11"N 106°14'14"W (32.1364900, -106.2372100).
Alvarado map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East northeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alvarado, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224660 | Western Technical College | El Paso (TX) | 79924 |
| 224642 | El Paso Community College | El Paso (TX) | 79925-6507 |
| 365204 | Vista College | El Paso (TX) | 79925-2021 |
| 451556 | Southwest University at El Paso | El Paso (TX) | 79925 |
| 460534 | Milan Institute of Cosmetology-El Paso | El Paso (TX) | 79936 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alvarado, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELB | El Paso (Bus Station), Texas | 200 W. San Antonio Ave. | BUS |
| ELP | Union Depot | 700 San Francisco St. | RAIL |
| LCR | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 304 Wyatt Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Alvarado.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Orogrand Post Office | Orogrande (NM) | 88342 |
Other cities in Otero County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otero County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo | 32,126 | City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States |
| Tularosa | 3,040 | Town in New Mexico |
| La Luz | 1,697 | City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Boles Acres | 1,638 | City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Mescalero | 1,338 | Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, United States |