Map of Otero County, New Mexico

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Map of Otero County - Otero County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Otero County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Otero County located in the map, major cities in Otero county, population, areas, and places of interest.

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About Otero County, New Mexico

Otero County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It's county seat is Alamogordo. As per 2020 census, the population of Otero County is 68537 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,627 sq mi (17,164 km2). Otero County was established on 1899.

Otero County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County Seat	Alamogordo
Largest City/Town	Alamogordo
Established	1899
Total Area	6,628 sq mi (17,166 sq km)
Land Area	6,613 sq mi (17,129 sq km)
Water Area	15 sq mi (39 sq km)
Population	67,839 (Census 2020)
Population Density	10.3 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Mountain Time Zone
Major Highways	U.S. Highway 54, U.S. Highway 70, U.S. Highway 82, U.S. Highway 285
Major Rivers	Pecos River tributaries, Tularosa Creek, Rio Ruidoso tributaries
Neighboring Counties	Lincoln County, Chaves County, Eddy County, Dona Ana County, Sierra County, Socorro County
Famous For	White Sands National Park, Holloman Air Force Base, Sacramento Mountains, and space history
Top Attractions	White Sands National Park, New Mexico Museum of Space History, Cloudcroft, and Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
Official Website	Official Website

About Otero County, New Mexico

Otero County is located in southern New Mexico and was established in 1899. The county seat and largest city is Alamogordo, an important regional center located between the Tularosa Basin and the Sacramento Mountains. The county is known for White Sands National Park, military and aerospace facilities, mountain resorts, and scenic desert landscapes.

Cities and Towns in Otero County, New Mexico

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Alamogordo (county seat)	31,384	32.8995°N, 105.9603°W
Tularosa	2,842	33.0731°N, 106.0186°W
Cloudcroft	761	32.9573°N, 105.7425°W
Mescalero	1,797	33.1584°N, 105.7769°W
La Luz	1,615	32.9776°N, 105.9447°W
Timberon (CDP)	315	32.6320°N, 105.6856°W
High Rolls	817	32.9539°N, 105.8283°W
Bent	Small community	33.1437°N, 105.8828°W
Weed	Historic mountain community	32.8084°N, 105.5208°W
Mayhill	56	32.8962°N, 105.4717°W

Golf Courses in Otero County, New Mexico

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Alamogordo Golf Course	Alamogordo	32.9067°N, 105.9450°W
The Lodge Golf Course	Cloudcroft	32.9579°N, 105.7420°W
Desert Lakes Golf Course	Alamogordo area	32.9015°N, 105.9531°W
Inn of the Mountain Gods Golf Course	Mescalero area	33.3036°N, 105.6761°W

Roads and Highways in Otero County, New Mexico

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions, mountain communities, and military facilities.

U.S. Highway 54 - major north-south route through Alamogordo and Tularosa
U.S. Highway 70 - highway connecting Alamogordo with Las Cruces and Ruidoso
U.S. Highway 82 - scenic mountain route linking Cloudcroft with Artesia
U.S. Highway 285 - regional corridor connecting southeastern New Mexico communities

Neighboring Counties of Otero County

Lincoln County (north)
Chaves County (northeast)
Eddy County (east)
Dona Ana County (southwest)
Sierra County (west)
Socorro County (northwest)

Top Attractions in Otero County, New Mexico

The county offers a mix of natural, scientific, and cultural attractions.

White Sands National Park - world-famous gypsum dune field and desert recreation area
New Mexico Museum of Space History - museum featuring space exploration exhibits and rockets
Cloudcroft - mountain village known for cool climate, forests, and outdoor recreation
Three Rivers Petroglyph Site - archaeological site with thousands of ancient rock carvings
Holloman Air Force Base Museum - exhibits covering aviation and military history
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park - desert hiking and camping destination near the Sacramento Mountains
Mescalero Apache Reservation - cultural attractions and scenic mountain recreation
Sunspot Solar Observatory - scientific observatory in the Sacramento Mountains
Ski Cloudcroft - winter sports and mountain recreation area
Tularosa Basin Museum of History - local museum covering regional heritage
Lincoln National Forest recreation areas - hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities
Valley of Fires Recreation Area nearby - lava flow landscape and scenic trails

Distance from Otero County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Alamogordo to Las Cruces (Dona Ana County), New Mexico - 69 mi (111 km)
Alamogordo to Ruidoso (Lincoln County), New Mexico - 69 mi (111 km)
Alamogordo to Roswell (Chaves County), New Mexico - 91 mi (146 km)
Alamogordo to El Paso (El Paso County), Texas - 91 mi (146 km)
Alamogordo to Carlsbad (Eddy County), New Mexico - 160 mi (257 km)
Alamogordo to Albuquerque (Bernalillo County), New Mexico - 216 mi (348 km)
Alamogordo to Santa Fe (Santa Fe County), New Mexico - 279 mi (449 km)
Alamogordo to Tucson (Pima County), Arizona - 322 mi (518 km)
Alamogordo to Phoenix (Maricopa County), Arizona - 389 mi (626 km)
Alamogordo to Midland (Midland County), Texas - 287 mi (462 km)
Alamogordo to Amarillo (Potter County), Texas - 322 mi (518 km)
Alamogordo to Denver (Denver County), Colorado - 503 mi (809 km)

FAQs about Otero County

Where is Otero County located?

Otero County is located in southern New Mexico between the Tularosa Basin and the Sacramento Mountains.

What is the population of Otero County?

The population of Otero County was 67,839 according to the Census 2020.

What is Otero County known for?

Otero County is known for White Sands National Park, aerospace history, mountain recreation, and military installations.

What are the major highways in Otero County?

The county is served by U.S. Highway 54, U.S. Highway 70, U.S. Highway 82, and U.S. Highway 285.

Are there golf courses in Otero County?

Yes, Otero County has several golf facilities including Alamogordo Golf Course and The Lodge Golf Course in Cloudcroft.

References

US Counties Map by State

Map of Otero County Map, New Mexico