Mountainair is located approximately 10 miles from the geographic center of New Mexico, and approximately 75 miles from Albuquerque and 90 miles from Santa Fe. Located at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 60 and State Highway 55, Mountainair is a prime location for those who prefer the rural charm with easy access to major metropolitan centers.
Demographics (US Census, 2010)
Population: 928 (US Census, 2010)
Mountainair Median Household Income: $21,146
National Median Household Income: $41,994
Square Mile(s) Land: 1.05
Male Population: 433
Female Population: 495
Average Age: 46 years
Elevation
Town: 6,495 feet
Capilla Peak: 9,300 feet
Climate: Semi-arid/high desert
Average Annual Snowfall: 27.6 inches
Average Annual Precipitation: 14.45 inches
| Month | Ave. High Temp | Ave. Low Temp | Ave. Precipitation |
| January | 46 | 18 | .70 |
| February | 51 | 22 | .90 |
| March | 58 | 27 | .70 |
| April | 67 | 32 | .70 |
| May | 75 | 42 | .70 |
| June | 85 | 49 | .70 |
| July | 87 | 55 | 2.40 |
| August | 84 | 53 | 2.60 |
| September | 78 | 47 | 2.0 |
| October | 69 | 36 | 2.3 |
| November | 57 | 26 | .70 |
| December | 47 | 19 | 1.0 |
Mountainair Town Government
www.mountainairnm.gov
Town of Mountainair:
- 505-847-2321
Town Clerk:
townclerk@mountainairnm.gov
Library:
- 505-847-9676
Mountainair Police Department:
- 505-847-2806 or 911
Mountainair Animal Control:
- 505-847-2321
Mountainair Planning & Zoning:
- 505-705-0047
Mountainair Department of Motor Vehicles:
- 505-847-2591
Mountainair Municipal Court:
- 505-847-2595
Mountainair Housing & Urban Development (HUD):
- 505-847-2416
Mountainair Volunteer Fire Department:
- 505-847-2201 or 911
Torrance County Government – www.torrancecountynm.org
New Mexico State Government – www.newmexico.gov
