Des Moines, New Mexico

Des Moines is a village in Union County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 143 at the 2010 census. In 2018, the estimated population was 20% lower than it was in 2000. Des Moines is a small village surrounded by large cattle ranches. Des Moines is known for its educational services, construction, and agriculture.

Des Moines, New Mexico
Village
Location of Des Moines, New Mexico
Des Moines, New Mexico
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 36°45′37″N 103°50′7″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountyUnion
Named forDes Moines, Iowa
Area
  Total0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2)
  Land0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,647 ft (2,026 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total117
  Density134.48/sq mi (51.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
88418
Area code575
FIPS code35-20480
GNIS feature ID899607
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