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Tecolote, NM
Census-designated place in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
Population
126
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
0
Tecolote and its ZIP codes
Tecolote at a glance
- Tecolote is 28% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for Tecolote.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,257
7,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,387 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tecolote, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,044
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,791
13.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tecolote, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
Cities near Tecolote
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Las VegasCity | 9.8 mi | 8.6 |
| RiberaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| PuebloCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| SenaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| SohamCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| VillanuevaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| North San YsidroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| TecolotitoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Anton ChicoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| Llano del MedioCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| RoweCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.1 |
| East PecosCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.6 |
| PecosVillage | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| La CuevaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7.7 |
| GlorietaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tecolote, NM in?
- Tecolote is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Tecolote, NM?
- About 126 people live in Tecolote, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tecolote?
- Nearby places include Las Vegas (9.8 mi), Ribera (11 mi), San Jose (12 mi), Pueblo (12 mi), Sena (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023