Sunset, New Mexico
Sunset: Situated at an elevation of 4793 feet in Lincoln County, this unincorporated community lies within the semi-arid Hondo Valley along the Rio Ruidoso in southeastern New Mexico.
About
Sunset is a city located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Sunset
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.3395,-105.0753 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 03:18:32 (11th November 2026) |
| Weather | 46℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Sunset is located at 33°20'22"N 105°4'31"W (33.3395400, -105.0752600).
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Weather
46°F
Clear
10 to 15 mph NW
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sunset, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187666 | Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus | Roswell (NM) | 88202-6000 |
| 187912 | New Mexico Military Institute | Roswell (NM) | 88201-5173 |
Closest post offices linked to Sunset.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Picach Post Office | Picacho (NM) | 88343 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Sunset, Florida census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida. with a population of 16,389 people.
- Sunset, Utah city in Davis County, Utah, United States. with a population of 5,336 people.
- Sunset, Louisiana town in Louisiana, USA. with a population of 2,962 people.
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso | 8,061 | Village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States |
| Ruidoso Downs | 2,631 | City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Capitan | 1,457 | Village in New Mexico, USA |