Cleveland, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cleveland
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 Cleveland
Location in New Mexico
Cleveland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Mora |
| Elevation | 7,375 ft (2,248 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
87715
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 915813 |
Cleveland is a small, quiet community located in Mora County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
Where is Cleveland Located?
Cleveland is found in the beautiful state of New Mexico. It sits about 2.6 miles (or 4.2 kilometers) west-northwest of a larger community called Mora. You can find Cleveland right along New Mexico State Road 518, which is a main road in the area.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Cleveland is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. Instead, they are usually governed by the larger county they are in. For Cleveland, that's Mora County. These communities often have a strong local feel, even without their own city hall.
How Did Cleveland Get Its Name?
The community of Cleveland was named after a very important person in American history: President Grover Cleveland. He was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. The community's post office, which uses the ZIP code 87715, first opened its doors on August 11, 1892. This was during the time Grover Cleveland was serving as president.
