Caballo is a census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 112 as of the 2010 census.[4] Caballo has a post office with ZIP code 87931.[5][6] The community is located along New Mexico State Road 187, north and south of Exit 63 on Interstate 25.
Caballo, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
Caballo, New Mexico | |
Coordinates: 32°58′50″N 107°18′27″W / 32.98056°N 107.30750°W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Mexico |
County | Sierra |
Area | |
• Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
• Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 4,272 ft (1,302 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 77 |
• Density | 78.49/sq mi (30.32/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 87931 |
Area code | 575 |
GNIS feature ID | 2584062[2] |
Caballo was founded in 1908, when John Gordon and his extended family homesteaded here. It was named after the mountains to the east. A post office was established in 1916. In 1938, the Caballo Dam was constructed, creating a lake which forced residents to re-establish the community to the west.[7] The lake is host to Caballo Lake State Park.
Caballo is located at 32°58′50″N 107°18′27″W / 32.980625°N 107.307469°W. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of 0.979 square miles (2.54 km2), all land.[4] The area stretches for over five miles and includes an active fire department and many businesses, and residences. It borders Caballo Lake State Park.
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2020 | 77 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census[8][3] |
Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools is the school district for the entire county.[9] Truth or Consequences Middle School and Hot Springs High School, both in Truth or Consequences, are the district's secondary schools.