Bent, New Mexico
Bent: Located in Otero County at an elevation of 5,823 feet, this unincorporated community rests in the foothills of the Sacramento Mountains.
About
Bent is a city located in the county of Otero in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Bent
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Otero County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.1587,-105.8569 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 01:25:31 (7th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 88314 |
| Weather | 41℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Bent is located at 33°9'31"N 105°51'25"W (33.1587000, -105.8569300).
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Weather
41°F
Rain Showers
5 to 8 mph ENE
Friday Night
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
7-Day Forecast
Bent zip code is 88314.
County name: Otero, County
fips: 35035
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bent, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187994 | New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | Alamogordo (NM) | 88310 |
| 383996 | Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso (NM) | 88345 |
Closest post offices linked to Bent.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Post Office | Bent (NM) | 88314 |
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 |