Map of Caballo CDP

Caballo is a census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 112 as of the 2010 census. Caballo has a post office with ZIP code 87931. The community is located along New Mexico State Road 187, north and south of Exit 63 on Interstate 25.

Caballo was founded in 1908, when John Gordon and his extended family homesteaded here. It was named after the mountains to the east. A post office was established in 1916. In 1938, the Caballo Dam was constructed, creating a lake which forced residents to re-establish the community to the west. The lake is host to Caballo Lake State Park.

Caballo CDP overview:
Name:	Caballo CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	New Mexico
County:	Sierra County
Elevation:	4,252 ft (1,296 m)
Total Area:	0.98 sq mi (2.54 km²)
Land Area:	0.98 sq mi (2.54 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	77
Population Density:	78.49/sq mi (30.32/km²)
ZIP code:	87931
Area code:	575
FIPS code:	3510050
GNISfeature ID:	898738

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Geography

Caballo is located at 32°58′50″N 107°18′27″W / 32.980625°N 107.307469°W / 32.980625; -107.307469. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of 0.979 square miles (2.54 km), all land. The area stretches for over five miles and includes an active fire department and many businesses, and residences. It borders Caballo Lake State Park.