Monticello, New Mexico facts for kids
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Monticello
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 Monticello
Location in New Mexico
Monticello
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Elevation | 5,256 ft (1,602 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 908852 |
Monticello is an unincorporated community located in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Monticello is located on Alamosa Creek, 22 miles (35 km) northwest of Truth or Consequences. Monticello has a post office with ZIP code 87939.
History
Monticello was laid out in 1856, and named after Monticello, New York, the former home of an early settler. A post office called Monticello has been in operation since 1881.
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