Engle, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Engle
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 Engle
Location in New Mexico
Engle
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Elevation | 4,777 ft (1,456 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87935
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 888887 |
Engle is a small place in Sierra County, New Mexico. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government.
Engle used to be a stop on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. This was a very important train line. Today, New Mexico State Road 51 goes right through the community. To the west of Engle, you can find the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the town of Truth or Consequences. To the east are the San Andres Mountains.
Engle's Past
A very old and important road called El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro once passed near Engle. This road was used for hundreds of years. It connected Mexico City to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Two parts of this historic road near Engle are now special protected sites.
West of Engle, there is a lake called Engle Lake. Long ago, it was known as Laguna del Muerto. This means "Lake of the Dead Man." This lake was a paraje. A paraje was a resting spot along the route. It was one of the few places in the Jornada del Muerto where travelers could find water. The Jornada del Muerto was a very dry and dangerous desert area.
The lake had water and grass, especially after it rained. This was important for animals traveling with people. If the lake was dry, people had to take their animals to a spring. This spring was called Ojo del Muerto, about six miles away.
Schools in the Area
Students in Engle attend schools run by the Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools district. This district covers the entire county. For middle school, students go to Truth or Consequences Middle School. High school students attend Hot Springs High School. Both of these schools are located in Truth or Consequences.
Famous People from Engle
- Rudd Weatherwax, a well-known actor, was born in Engle. He was famous for training and handling animals for movies and TV shows.
