Tecolote New Mexico Map

About Tecolote, New Mexico

Tecolote is a locality in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States. Tecolote is located at 34.0178°N, 105.6633°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87701.

Tecolote breathes in the wide, sun-baked expanse of Lincoln County, a place where the earth itself seems to hold its breath under a sky of boundless cerulean. It lies 78.4 miles west-north-west of Roswell, NM (from Roswell, NM: bearing 304°T), and is situated 28.7 miles north-north-east of Carrizozo. The landscape is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, where scrub brush clings tenaciously to rolling hills that eventually yield to the more rugged contours of distant mesas. The air, particularly as the day begins to cool, carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the ancient geology that shaped this land. A few scattered cottonwoods, their leaves a vibrant emerald against the pale sky, mark the presence of unseen seeps or the occasional ephemeral creek bed, promising life in this arid realm. The character of Tecolote is one of quiet endurance, a resilience born of generations who have learned to read the subtle language of this austere beauty. The history of Tecolote is interwoven with the broader narrative of New Mexico's frontier past, a story of ranching and the hardy souls who carved out a living from this challenging terrain. While no single industry dominates today, the spirit of self-sufficiency persists, often manifesting in small-scale agriculture and the quiet pride of local craft. One might find the faint echo of earlier days in the weathered wood of older structures, a testament to the enduring human presence here. The economic pulse of Tecolote, though modest, beats with the steady rhythm of those who understand the value of patience and the bounty of a well-tended plot of land, a stark contrast to the hurried pace of the world beyond these open horizons.

About This Tecolote Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tecolote, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.017849, -105.663322. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Tecolote and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Tecolote includes the ZIP code (88301), telephone area code (505, 575), county seat of Lincoln County (Carrizozo), and school district assignment (West Las Vegas Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tecolote is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.