Timberon, New Mexico — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Timberon, Otero County.
| City | Timberon |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Otero |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 32.620931 |
| Longitude | -105.694144 |
| Population | 479 |
| Density | 7.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Timberon, New Mexico with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Timberon is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Timberon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |