La Luz, New Mexico
La Luz: city in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America
About
La Luz is a city located in the county of Otero in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about La Luz
| Population | 1,697 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Otero County |
| Postal code | 88337 |
| Area | 27.74 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.9779,-105.9419 |
| Altitude | 4,751 feet / 1448 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:47:51 (19th April 2026) |
| Weather | 43℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
La Luz is located at 32°58'40"N 105°56'31"W (32.9778700, -105.9419300).
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastPeople born in La Luz (3)
People born in La Luz, including Jaime Rodríguez Salazar, Ramón Calderón Batres, Mexican priest Alfonso Cortés Contreras, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to La Luz, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187994 | New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | Alamogordo (NM) | 88310 |
| 187505 | Olympian Academy of Cosmetology | Alamogordo (NM) | 88310-5051 |
| 383996 | Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso (NM) | 88345 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to La Luz, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCR | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 304 Wyatt Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to La Luz.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Luz Post Office | La Luz (NM) | 88337 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Cloudcroft | 704 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
La Luz distances to largest New Mexico cities