Oasis is a census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 149 as of the 2010 census.[4]
Oasis, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
Oasis, New Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 32°55′28″N 107°19′02″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,258 ft (1,298 m) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
| • Total | 161 |
| • Density | 77.03/sq mi (29.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 898828[3] |
Oasis is located at 32.927701°N 107.316417°W / 32.927701; -107.316417. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 2.090 square miles (5.41 km2), all land.[4]
While Interstate 25 passes through the community, it does not have an exit; the community is approximately halfway between exits 59 and 63. New Mexico State Road 187 also passes through the community. Caballo Lake is located to the east of the community.
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| 2020 | 161 | — | |
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Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools is the school district for the entire county.[6] Truth or Consequences Middle School and Hot Springs High School, both in Truth or Consequences, are the district's secondary schools.
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County seat: Truth or Consequences | ||
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