Picacho, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Picacho, New Mexico
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 Picacho, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Picacho, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 4,987 ft (1,520 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
88343
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 899845 |
Picacho is a small place in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Picacho is found along U.S. Route 70. It is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) east of Ruidoso. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 88343. This post office first opened a long time ago, on June 11, 1891.
Understanding Picacho's Climate
Picacho has a type of weather known as a cold semi-arid climate. This is often called "BSk" on climate maps. A semi-arid climate means it's quite dry, but not as dry as a desert. "Cold" means it can get chilly, especially in winter.
The weather in Picacho can have big changes. The hottest temperature ever recorded here was 106°F (41°C). This happened on June 26 and 27, 1994. On the other hand, the coldest temperature recorded was -14°F (-26°C). That very cold day was on February 3, 2011.
