Cities & Towns in Otero County, NM

Otero County, county in New Mexico, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 67,967 inhabitants. The county was created 125 years ago in 1899. Its county seat is Alamogordo.

There are 6 city/town in Otero County, NM. The largest city of Otero County is Alamogordo with a population of 32,126. Other cities include, Tularosa population 3,040, La Luz population 1,697, Boles Acres population 1,638, Mescalero population 1,338

Alamogordo
Alamogordo

Alamogordo, City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States

Tularosa
Tularosa

Tularosa, Town in New Mexico

La Luz
La Luz

La Luz, City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America

Situated in the south central region of New Mexico, Otero County contains small communities that highlight the diverse history and natural beauty of the area. Here are some highlights:

Alamogordo - The largest city with around 32,000 residents, Alamogordo has a historic downtown and railway heritage. Nearby outdoor attractions include the White Sands National Park.

Cloudcroft - This mountain village in the Sacramento Mountains is a popular getaway spot with a cool climate, hiking trails, and historic lodges.

Tularosa - Home to under 3,000 people, Tularosa has historic adobe buildings in its downtown and is the gateway to the White Sands Missile Range Museum.

La Luz - Nestled in the rugged Sacramento Mountains, tiny La Luz has under 2,000 residents. Hiking, camping, and fishing can be enjoyed in the Lincoln National Forest.

Timberon - A very small community surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest, Timberon offers access to hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping.

Otero County has a diverse landscape from white sand dunes to forested mountains which shape the character of its small towns, each with its own frontier legacy and outdoor recreation appeal.

All Otero County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otero County.

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City Name Title Population
Alamogordo City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States 32,126
Boles Acres City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America 1,638
Cloudcroft Town 704
La Luz City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America 1,697
Mescalero Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, United States 1,338
Tularosa Town in New Mexico 3,040