Pecos, New Mexico
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Pecos is a village in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,392 at the 2010 census, shrinking slower than other parts of San Miguel County, partly because Pecos is within commuting distance of Santa Fe.[3] The village is built along the Pecos River, which flows from the north out of the Santa Fe National Forest. Notable locations nearby include Pecos National Historical Park, Glorieta Pass, Pecos Benedictine Monastery, and Lisboa Springs Trout Hatchery. It is also an entry point for hunting, fishing, hiking and camping in the Pecos Wilderness. The closest metropolitan area is the Santa Fe metropolitan area, approximately 26 miles (42 km) to the west.
Pecos, New Mexico | |
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Coordinates: 35°34′51″N 105°40′43″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Mexico |
County | San Miguel |
Area | |
• Total | 1.77 sq mi (4.60 km2) |
• Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.60 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 6,923 ft (2,110 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,392 |
• Density | 784.23/sq mi (302.76/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 87552 |
Area code | 505 |
FIPS code | 35-55620 |
GNIS feature ID | 0915876 |