Winston, New Mexico
Winston is a census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 61 as of the 2010 census.[1] Winston has a post office with ZIP code 87943, which opened on August 15, 1881.[3][4] The community was named for Frank Winston, a pioneer miner.[5] New Mexico State Road 52 passes through the community.
Winston, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
  Winston, New Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 33°20′48″N 107°38′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.426 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.426 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,158 ft (1,877 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 61 |
| • Density | 140/sq mi (55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 87943 |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 912468[2] |
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 0.426 square miles (1.10 km2), all land.[1]
References
- "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: New Mexico". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- "Winston". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- Harris, Linda G. (2003). Ghost Towns Alive: Trips to New Mexico's Past. UNM Press. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-8263-2908-0.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of New Mexico highlighting Sierra County | |
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