Lakewood, New Mexico facts for kids
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Lakewood, New Mexico
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 Lakewood, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Lakewood, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Eddy |
| Elevation | 3,291 ft (1,003 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
88254
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 910917 |
Lakewood is a small community in New Mexico, United States. It is located in Eddy County. This area is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.
About Lakewood, New Mexico
Lakewood is found in the southeastern part of New Mexico. It is about 16.8 miles (27 kilometers) north-northwest of a larger city called Carlsbad. The community is situated near New Mexico State Road 381 and U.S. Route 285.
Location and Services
Lakewood is located at an elevation of about 3,291 feet (1,003 meters) above sea level. Even though it's a small community, Lakewood has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 88254. This helps people send and receive mail in the area.
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