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Borrego Pass, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
129
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
0
Borrego Pass and its ZIP codes
Borrego Pass at a glance
- Borrego Pass is 44% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Borrego Pass, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Borrego Pass.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Borrego Pass, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 12°F
12.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Borrego Pass, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
27.0%
U.S. 12.1% +14.9 pts
Smoking
36.6%
U.S. 12.8% +23.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities near Borrego Pass
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rock RanchCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.8 |
| CrownpointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 67.1 |
| ThoreauCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 39.5 |
| PrewittCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.8 |
| HaystackCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Homer C JonesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| BecentiCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| StoneridgeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| BluewaterCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 12.3 |
| Continental DivideCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| Las TusasCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3 |
| Bluewater VillageCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.5 |
| PinedaleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 10.3 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.7 |
| BroadviewCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| Golden AcresCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Borrego Pass, NM in?
- Borrego Pass is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Borrego Pass, NM?
- About 129 people live in Borrego Pass, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Borrego Pass?
- Nearby places include Red Rock Ranch (9.8 mi), Crownpoint (13 mi), Thoreau (14 mi), Prewitt (14 mi), Haystack (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023