Fort Stanton, New Mexico
Fort Stanton: Situated in Lincoln County at an elevation of 6220 feet, this historic site lies in the high-desert foothills near the Sacramento Mountains of central New Mexico.
About
Fort Stanton is a city located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Fort Stanton
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.4959,-105.5230 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 06:43:38 (7th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 88323 |
| Weather | 39℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Stanton is located at 33°29'45"N 105°31'23"W (33.4959100, -105.5230400).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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1Fort Stanton
104 Kit Carson Rd, Fort Stanton, NM 88323, United States View details
Phone: +15753540341 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Stanton, 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 Fort Stanton.
| 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 |