Tecolote, New Mexico
Unincorporated community in New Mexico, United States
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Tecolote is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tecolote had a population of 234.[4] The community is located along Interstate 25 at Exit 335.
Tecolote, New Mexico | |
|---|---|
  Tecolote Location within New Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 35°27′38″N 105°17′03″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Miguel |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.63 sq mi (14.57 km2) |
| • Land | 5.63 sq mi (14.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,316 ft (1,925 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 234 |
| • Density | 41.6/sq mi (16.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584222[2] |
Etymology: The name is Mexican Spanish for "owl" (from Nahuatl tecolatl).[5]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 5.625 square miles (14.57 km2), all land.[6]
Demographics
Education
It is in the West Las Vegas Schools school district.[8] West Las Vegas High School is the area high school.
