Whitetail, New Mexico

Whitetail: Situated high in the Sacramento Mountains at an elevation of 7,484 feet, this rural settlement in Otero County lies near the border of the Mescalero Apache Reservation.

About

Whitetail is a city located in the county of Otero in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Quick Facts about Whitetail

State New Mexico (United States)
County Otero County
Latitude & Longitude 33.2290,-105.5558
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 12:35:39 (8th November 2026)
Weather 27℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Whitetail is located at 33°13'44"N 105°33'21"W (33.2289800, -105.5558200).

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Weather

27°F
Partly Cloudy
1 to 5 mph E Tonight

Partly cloudy. Low around 27, with temperatures rising to around 31 overnight. East wind 1 to 5 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Whitetail, 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 Whitetail.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Ruidoso Down Post Office Ruidoso Downs (NM) 88346

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