Watrous, NM
- Elevation
- 6,418 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Watrous is a tiny, peaceful crossroads in northeastern New Mexico, nestled where the Mora and Sapello rivers meet. Home to fewer than a hundred residents, it offers wide-open ranch country right off Interstate 25, just twenty minutes north of Las Vegas. With roots running back to the Santa Fe Trail and Fort Union nearby, it appeals to anyone looking for quiet rural living under big western skies.
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