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Oasis, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Oasis, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| 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 | 4,252 ft (1,296 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 161 |
| • Density | 77.03/sq mi (29.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584168 |
Oasis is a census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 149 as of the 2010 census.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 2.090 square miles (5.41 km2), all land.
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.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 161 | — | |
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Education
Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools is the school district for the entire county. Truth or Consequences Middle School and Hot Springs High School, both in Truth or Consequences, are the district's secondary schools.
See also
In Spanish: Oasis (Nuevo México) para niños
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