Caballo, New Mexico facts for kids
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Caballo, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Caballo, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| 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
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| • Total | 77 |
| • Density | 78.49/sq mi (30.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87931
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584062 |
Caballo is a small community in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. It's a "census-designated place," which means it's a special area defined for gathering population data. In 2020, about 77 people lived there. Caballo has its own post office with the ZIP code 87931. You can find this community along New Mexico State Road 187, near Exit 63 on Interstate 25.
History of Caballo
Caballo was started in 1908 by John Gordon and his family. They came here to live and build a new life. The community got its name from the mountains located to its east. A post office was opened in Caballo in 1916.
In 1938, something big happened: the Caballo Dam was built. This dam created a large lake. Because of the lake, the people living in Caballo had to move their community to a new spot further west. Today, this lake is part of the fun Caballo Lake State Park.
Where is Caballo?
Caballo is located in New Mexico. It covers an area of about 0.98 square miles (2.54 square kilometers). This whole area is land, with no water within its official boundaries. The community stretches for over five miles. It has homes and many businesses. Caballo is right next to Caballo Lake State Park.
Schools in Caballo
Students in Caballo attend schools run by the Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools district. This district serves the entire county. For middle school, students go to Truth or Consequences Middle School. For high school, they attend Hot Springs High School. Both of these schools are located in the nearby town of Truth or Consequences.
See also
In Spanish: Caballo (Nuevo México) para niños
