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 | |
|---|---|
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.
Geography
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.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 77 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8][3] | |||
Education
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.