Monument, New Mexico
Monument: Located in southeastern New Mexico's Lea County at an elevation of 3602 feet, this unincorporated community sits within the flat, semi-arid terrain of the Permian Basin.
About
Monument is a city located in the county of Lea in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Monument
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Lea County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.6240,-103.2644 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 03:55:58 (10th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 88265 |
| Weather | 48℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Monument is located at 32°37'26"N 103°15'52"W (32.6240100, -103.2643700).
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Weather
48°F
Partly Cloudy
0 to 5 mph S
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Monument zip code is 88265.
County name: Lea, County
fips: 35025
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Monument, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187903 | New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs (NM) | 88240 |
Closest post offices linked to Monument.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Monumen Post Office | Monument (NM) | 88265 |
Other cities in Lea County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lea County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | 39,339 | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States |
| Lovington | 11,474 | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States |
| Eunice | 3,049 | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States |
| Jal | 2,118 | Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America |