Salinas, New Mexico
Salinas: Located in the arid Tularosa Basin within Otero County, this area sits at an elevation of 4,482 feet near the base of the Sacramento Mountains.
About
Salinas is a city located in the county of Otero in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Salinas
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Otero County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.2351,-106.0603 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 11:21:46 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 39℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Salinas is located at 33°14'6"N 106°3'37"W (33.2350800, -106.0602700).
Salinas map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East northeast wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Salinas, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187994 | New Mexico State University-Alamogordo | Alamogordo (NM) | 88310 |
| 383996 | Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso (NM) | 88345 |
| 187505 | Olympian Academy of Cosmetology | Alamogordo (NM) | 88310-5051 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Salinas, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOC | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico | 8 South Date St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Salinas.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tularosa Post Office | Tularosa (NM) | 88352 |
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 |
| Mescalero | 1,338 | Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, United States |