Sapello, New Mexico Explained

Sapello
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA New Mexico#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of New Mexico
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:New Mexico
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:San Miguel
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:6969
Coordinates:35.7728°N -105.2533°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:87745[1]
Area Code:505
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:910814

Sapello is an unincorporated community located in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. The community is located at the junction of state roads 94 and 518, north of Las Vegas. Sapello was a trading post along the Santa Fe Trail.[2]

Sapello is a popular site for astronomers, as it has little light pollution at night. The minor planet 143641 Sapello was named for the community.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code. November 30, 2014. United States Postal Service.
  2. Web site: 143641 Sapello (2003 NK5). JPL Small-Body Database Browser. Jet Propulsion Laboratory. November 30, 2014.