Winston is a census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 61 as of the 2010 census.[4] Winston has a post office with ZIP code 87943, which opened on August 15, 1881.[5][6] The community was named for Frank Winston, a pioneer miner.[7] New Mexico State Road 52 passes through the community.
Winston, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
Winston General Store | |
Winston, New Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 33°20′48″N 107°38′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,158 ft (1,877 m) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 112.17/sq mi (43.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 87943 |
| Area code | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 912468[3] |
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 0.426 square miles (1.10 km2), all land.[4]
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| 2020 | 47 | — | |
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Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools is the school district for the entire county.[9] 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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