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Las Palomas, NM
Census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico.
Population
304
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
190
ZIP codes
0
Las Palomas and its ZIP codes
Las Palomas at a glance
- Las Palomas is about 11 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sierra County. PPP loans are for Las Palomas.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,691
3,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$150M
FY 2026, $12,997 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Las Palomas, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 27°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Las Palomas, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Las Palomas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilliamsburgVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| CaballoCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| OasisCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.1 |
| Elephant ButteCity | 9.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Truth or ConsequencesCity | 9.5 mi | 28 |
| Hot Springs LandingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ArreyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| GarfieldCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| WinstonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| HatchVillage | 29 mi | 3 |
| RodeyCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.6 |
| RinconCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Las Palomas, NM in?
- Las Palomas is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Las Palomas, NM?
- About 304 people live in Las Palomas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Las Palomas?
- Nearby places include Williamsburg (3.9 mi), Caballo (5.6 mi), Oasis (9 mi), Elephant Butte (9.2 mi), Truth or Consequences (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023