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: 87701.0.

Tecolote rests in a cradle of high desert, where the earth, a deep ochre, stretches to meet the vast, impossibly blue New Mexico sky. It lies 78.4 miles west-northwest of Roswell, NM (from Roswell, NM: bearing 304°T), and is situated 47.4 miles north of Ruidoso. The land here is a study in subtle contours and patient erosion, a landscape sculpted by wind and sun into a tableau of muted greens and dusty browns. Sparse piñon and juniper cling to the slopes, their silvery-green needles catching the light, while in the distance, the jagged, majestic peaks of the Sangre de Cristos stand as silent sentinels, their summits often dusted with snow even as the valley floor bakes. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, infused with the faint perfume of sun-baked sage and the promise of cool evenings. The history of Tecolote is a quiet echo of the peoples who have long traversed this land, the Pueblo and Hispano cultures leaving their indelible mark alongside the more recent Anglo arrivals. The Rio Grande, a lifeblood threading its way through the broader region, influences Tecolote’s agricultural legacy, though the town itself often thrives on a more modest, resilient economy. The scent of roasting chile, a hallmark of the autumn harvest, is a familiar and beloved aroma that permeates the crisp air, a testament to the enduring connection to the earth. It is a place where the light, especially in the late afternoon, seems to possess a painterly quality, deepening shadows and igniting the landscape with a golden fire that draws the eye and stills the mind.

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.