Encinoso, New Mexico

Encinoso: Situated in Lincoln County at an altitude of 6,257 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the Capitan Mountains of central New Mexico.

About

Encinoso is a city located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Quick Facts about Encinoso

State New Mexico (United States)
County Lincoln County
Latitude & Longitude 33.6856,-105.4833
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 07:37:08 (7th November 2026)
Weather 36℉ Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather

Geography

Encinoso is located at 33°41'8"N 105°28'60"W (33.6856400, -105.4833200).

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Weather

36°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
10 mph SE Friday Night

A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance...

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Encinoso, 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 Encinoso.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Capitan Post Office Capitan (NM) 88316

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