Mesita, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mesita, Colorado
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Mesita, viewed from the east along CR H.
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 Mesita, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Mesita, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Costilla |
| Elevation | 7,674 ft (2,339 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81152
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature | 204792 |
Mesita (pronounced Meh-SEE-tah) is a small, quiet community in Costilla County, Colorado, in the United States. Its name comes from the Spanish word for "small table," which might describe the flat land around it. Even though it's a small place, it's known for some interesting stories! The San Luis post office serves people living in Mesita.
Discover Mesita
Mesita is located in the southern part of Colorado. It sits at coordinates 37°05′52″N 105°36′08″W / 37.09778°N 105.60222°W. This means it's in a beautiful area with wide-open spaces. The community is considered an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county.
Mysterious Reports
Mesita has been the subject of some unusual reports. People have reported strange events happening in the area. For example, there were stories about two cows and one horse found east of Mesita. These animals reportedly showed signs of having fallen from a great height. These events remain unexplained.
