Monument is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 206 as of the 2010 census. Monument has a post office with ZIP code 88265.[4][5] State routes 8 and 322 intersect in the community. It was the first inhabited community in Lea County and was named after nearby Monument Spring. Jim Cook established the post office and a general store.[6]
Monument, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
Monument Monument | |
| Coordinates: 32°37′26″N 103°15′52″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.28 sq mi (13.67 km2) |
| • Land | 5.28 sq mi (13.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
| • Total | 213 |
| • Density | 40.36/sq mi (15.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 88265 |
| Area code | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 899801[3] |
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| 2020 | 213 | — | |
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It is in Hobbs Public Schools.[8] Hobbs High School is the zoned comprehensive high school.
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County seat: Lovington | ||
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