Timberon New Mexico Map

About Timberon, New Mexico

Timberon is a locality in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 479. The population density is 7.7 people per km². Timberon is located at 32.6209°N, 105.6941°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 88350.

Timberon unfolds across a high desert plateau, where the sun bleeds across a vast, ochre-tinted sky, painting the sparse juniper and piñon pines in shades of amber and rose. It lies 24.7 miles south-east of Alamogordo, NM (from Alamogordo, NM: bearing 141°T), and is situated 28.3 miles east-south-east of Holloman AFB. The air here, thin and carrying the scent of dry earth and distant sagebrush, often hums with a profound quiet, broken only by the rustle of wind through the scrub. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of ages, give way to broader expanses, the land a study in subtle, muted colors. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, imbuing the rugged terrain with a fleeting, almost ethereal beauty. The story of Timberon is one of resilient settlement in a land that demands respect. Originally conceived as a recreational development, its economy has always been tied to the land and the promise of open spaces. While no major industries dominate, a spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the natural world define the character of Timberon. Residents often find their livelihood in small businesses, remote work, or pursuits that align with the quietude of the region. The distinctive feature of Timberon is its vast, open tracts, a deliberate design that preserves a sense of isolation and connection to the elemental forces of the Chihuahuan Desert.

About This Timberon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Timberon, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.620931, -105.694144. 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 Timberon and Otero County.

Detailed location data for Timberon includes the ZIP code (88350), telephone area code (575), county seat of Otero County (Alamogordo), and school district assignment (Cloudcroft Municipal 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 Timberon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.