Country United States FIPS code 35-26010 Elevation 2,155 m Zip code 87315 Area code Area code 505 | Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) GNIS feature ID 0898775 Area 43.8 km² Population 42 (2010) Local time Friday 10:37 AM | |
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Weather 18°C, Wind SE at 14 km/h, 15% Humidity | ||
Fence Lake is a census-designated place located in southwestern Cibola County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 42. The area is largely ranchland, and there are few businesses there. According to local residents, the name was derived from the original settlers having to fence off a pond formed in a natural depression that was in the area, to keep animals from contaminating the water source.
Contents
- Map of Fence Lake NM 87315 USA
- Demographics
- Geography
- Post office
- Fence Lake activities
- Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps
- References
Map of Fence Lake, NM 87315, USA
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of the Fence Lake CDP was 42, consisting of 23 households, of which 11 were families. Females were 54.8% of the population. The racial make-up of the CDP was 26.2% Native American, 71.4% White, and 2.4% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.8% of the population.
Geography
Fence Lake is located on New Mexico State Road 36, 33 miles (53 km) south of NM 53. It is 63 miles (101 km) south of Gallup and 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Quemado. Its coordinates are 34°39′12″N 108°40′36″W. The Zuni Reservation is to the north and west.
The original Fence Lake location is shown on USGS topographic maps of the area as being about 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the center of town.
Average rainfall, inches: January 1.1; February 1.1; March 1.2; April 0.7; May 0.7; June 0.5; July 2.4; August 2.6; September 1.6; October 0.9; November 0.9; December 1.0; Year 14.8
Post office
There is a post office located in Fence Lake, with the zip code 87315.
Fence Lake activities
Fence Lake holds an old timers' reunion every other year on odd years, and has done so since the last Saturday in July 1961. Over the years, it has grown to a gathering in even years, also, with fiddle contests, jam sessions, and dances in the school building. Barbecue and pot luck meals are served. People attend sometimes from all over the globe.
Also the community turns out for the annual Fourth of July parade, including the town fire truck and various other participants.
Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps
Shim Ra Na Ekklisia (also called Miracle River) is located near Fence Lake. It is a small community of Christians about 10 miles (16 km) to the east of the town.