Eagle Nest, New Mexico

Eagle Nest: human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America

About

Eagle Nest is a city located in the county of Colfax in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 290 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 251 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Eagle Nest

Population 251 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New Mexico (United States)
County Colfax County
Area 13.13 km2
Latitude & Longitude 36.5548,-105.2636
Altitude 8,238 feet / 2511 meters
Time Zone Mountain Time Zone
Local time 21:32:44 (15th April 2026)
Postal code 87718
Density 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -15.54% (2010-2020)
Weather 21℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Eagle Nest is located at 36°33'17"N 105°15'49"W (36.5547500, -105.2636200).

Eagle Nest map

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Weather

21°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Clear
5 to 25 mph W Tuesday Night

A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Eagle Nest decreased by 15.54% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 290 - census
2011 287 -1.05% estimation process
2012 279 -2.87% estimation process
2013 276 -1.09% estimation process
2014 267 -3.37% estimation process
2015 262 -1.91% estimation process
2016 258 -1.55% estimation process
2017 256 -0.78% estimation process
2018 254 -0.79% estimation process
2019 251 -1.2% estimation process
2020 251 0% estimation process
Eagle Nest zip code is 87718. County name: Colfax, County fips: 35007
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Eagle Nest, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
188225 University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos (NM) 87557

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Eagle Nest, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
RAT Raton 201 South First Street RAIL
TRI Trinidad 110 West Pine Street RAIL
LSV Las Vegas station Railroad & Lincoln Streets RAIL
SAF Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico No specific stop location BUS
AMC Alamosa, CO 111 Pike Avenue BUS

Closest post offices linked to Eagle Nest.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Eagle N Post Office Eagle Nest (NM) 87718

Other cities in Colfax County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colfax County , NM.

City Name Population Title
Raton 5,923 City in New Mexico
Angel Fire 1,070 Town in New Mexico
Springer 910 Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America
Cimarron 884 Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America
Maxwell 213 Village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States