Weed, New Mexico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Weed, New Mexico
Census-designated place
Weed, New Mexico Location in New Mexico
Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County	Otero
Area
• Total	8.98 sq mi (23.25 km2)
• Land	8.97 sq mi (23.24 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	7,215 ft (2,199 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	67
• Density	7.47/sq mi (2.88/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s)	575
GNIS feature ID	2584235

Weed is a small community in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. It is a "census-designated place," which means it's a special area counted by the government. Weed is located on the slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. It sits high up, at about 7,215 feet above sea level. This town has had its own Post Office since 1885. In 2010, about 63 people lived there.

History of Weed

Weed was started in 1884 by George and Elizabeth Lewis. The town got its name from William H. Weed. He opened a store there, which helped the community grow.

Local Economy

The main business in Weed is The Weed Store Llc. Mike and Anna Jones bought the store in 2014. It provides important things like gas and supplies. Both local residents and visitors rely on the store. It is the only general store and gas station in the area.

Education in Weed

Today, students in Weed attend schools within the Cloudcroft Municipal Schools district.

In the past, schools in Weed were part of the Alamogordo Public Schools district. There was a Weed Elementary School and a Weed High School. Weed High School first opened around 1885. Before joining Alamogordo, Weed schools were managed by the Otero County Board of Education.

In 1959, Weed schools officially joined the Alamogordo district. This happened because people in Weed thought Alamogordo would keep their schools open longer. They worried about schools closing if fewer students enrolled.

By 1991, Weed schools had about 50 students. There were 25 students in elementary school and 25 in high school. That year, the Alamogordo school board decided to close Weed High School. They said it cost too much to keep it open.

After the high school closed, a deal was made with Cloudcroft schools. Weed high school students started going to school in Cloudcroft. Some people in Weed did not like this. They felt Cloudcroft schools were too big.

Weed Elementary School stayed open for a while as part of the Alamogordo district. However, by 1992, there were very few students left. New Mexico law says a school needs at least eight students to stay open. Because of low enrollment, Weed Elementary School also closed.

Since then, all students from Weed, from kindergarten through high school, attend schools in the Cloudcroft district.

Population Facts

The population of Weed changes over time. In 2020, the United States Census counted 67 people living in Weed. This number helps us understand how many people call Weed home.

Famous People

• Glenn Strange, an actor, was from Weed. He was known for playing monsters in movies.

See also

In Spanish: Weed (Nuevo México) para niños