Mountain View, Chaves County, New Mexico facts for kids
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Mountain View, New Mexico
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 Mountain View, Chaves County, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Chaves |
| Elevation | 3,629 ft (1,106 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 899807 |
Mountain View is a small place in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the larger county.
Mountain View is located about 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) south of the city of Roswell.
About Mountain View
Mountain View is not a city or a town with its own mayor or city council. It's a community where people live, but it relies on Chaves County for services like roads and law enforcement.
Location and Geography
Mountain View is found in the southeastern part of New Mexico. It is part of Chaves County, which is a large county in the state. The area is known for its wide-open spaces and desert landscapes.
The community sits at an elevation of about 3,629 feet (1,106 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite high up! The time zone for Mountain View is the Mountain Time Zone.
