Mescalero, New Mexico
Mescalero: unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
About
Mescalero is a city located in the county of Otero in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Mescalero
| Population | 1,338 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Otero County |
| Area | 46.36 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.1576,-105.7742 |
| Altitude | 6,611 feet / 2015 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 13:01:58 (15th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 88340 |
| Weather | 58℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Otero County New Mexico Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Mescalero Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Mescalero is located at 33°9'27"N 105°46'27"W (33.1575900, -105.7741500).
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Weather
58°F
Sunny
6 to 10 mph W
Today
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Mescalero zip code is 88340.
County name: Otero, County
fips: 35035
South Fork, White Sulfur Springs, White Sulphur Springs
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mescalero, 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 Mescalero.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mescaler Post Office | Mescalero (NM) | 88340 |
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 |
| Cloudcroft | 704 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Mescalero distances to largest New Mexico cities