Ocate, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ocate
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 Ocate
Location in New Mexico
Ocate
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Mora |
| Elevation | 7,208 ft (2,197 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
87734
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 899816 |
Ocate 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 doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, the county manages its services.
About Ocate
Ocate is found where two state roads meet: State Route 442 and State Route 120. It is about 22 miles (35.9 km) west-northwest of a place called Wagon Mound.
The community has its own post office, which has been open for a very long time. It first started on January 10, 1870. The ZIP code for Ocate is 87734.
Historic Places in Ocate
Ocate is home to two important historic buildings. These buildings are special because they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places that are important to the history of the United States.
- The J. P. Strong Store is one of these historic spots.
- The Narciso Valdez House is the other important building.
These places help tell the story of what life was like in Ocate many years ago.
Nature Around Ocate
Ocate is located within an interesting natural area called the Ocate Volcanic Field. This means that in the past, there was volcanic activity in this region.
In April 2022, the area around Ocate faced a big challenge. A large wildfire, known as the Cooks Peak Fire, threatened the community. This fire burned many thousands of acres of land in both Mora and Colfax counties.
