Tecolote is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 298 as of the 2010 census.[4] The community is located along Interstate 25 at Exit 335.

Tecolote, New Mexico
Tecolote is located in New Mexico
Tecolote
Tecolote
Coordinates: 35°27′38″N 105°17′03″W / 35.46056°N 105.28417°W / 35.46056; -105.28417
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountySan Miguel
Area
 • Total5.63 sq mi (14.57 km2)
 • Land5.63 sq mi (14.57 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation6,316 ft (1,925 m)
Population
 • Total234
 • Density41.60/sq mi (16.06/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code505
GNIS feature ID2584222[2]

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 5.625 square miles (14.57 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020234
U.S. Decennial Census[5][3]

Education

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It is in the West Las Vegas Schools school district.[6] West Las Vegas High School is the area high school.

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tecolote, New Mexico
  3. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: New Mexico". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: San Miguel County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2022.