Tecolote, New Mexico

Tecolote, New Mexico
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
 • Total
5.63 sq mi (14.57 km2)
 • Land5.63 sq mi (14.57 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation6,316 ft (1,925 m)
Population
 • Total
234
 • Density41.6/sq mi (16.06/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code505
GNIS feature ID2584222[2]

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.

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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020234
U.S. Decennial Census[7][3]

Education

It is in the West Las Vegas Schools school district.[8] West Las Vegas High School is the area high school.

References

  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. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  5. ^ Pearce, T.M.,editor, New Mexico Place Names, A Geographical Dictionary, University of New Mexico Press 1965. ISBN 0-8263-0082-0
  6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: New Mexico". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: San Miguel County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2022.