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Winston, New Mexico

Summary

Winston is a census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 61 as of the 2010 census.[4] Winston has a post office with ZIP code 87943, which opened on August 15, 1881.[5][6] The community was named for Frank Winston, a pioneer miner.[7] New Mexico State Road 52 passes through the community.

Winston, New Mexico
Census-designated place
Winston General Store
Winston General Store
Winston, New Mexico is located in New Mexico
Winston, New Mexico
Winston, New Mexico
Coordinates: 33°20′46″N 107°38′55″W / 33.34611°N 107.64861°W / 33.34611; -107.64861
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountySierra
Area
[1]
 • Total0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
 • Land0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
6,175 ft (1,882 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total47
 • Density112.17/sq mi (43.31/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
87943
Area code575
GNIS feature ID2584240[2]

Geography edit

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 0.426 square miles (1.10 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202047—
U.S. Decennial Census[8][3]

Education edit

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.

References edit

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winston, 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 August 21, 2014.
  5. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  6. ^ United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  7. ^ Harris, Linda G. (2003). Ghost Towns Alive: Trips to New Mexico's Past. UNM Press. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-8263-2908-0.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Sierra County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2022. - Text list

External links edit

  • Winston on the Sierra County Tourism website