Monument is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 206 as of the 2010 census. Monument has a post office with ZIP code 88265. State routes 8 and 322 intersect in the community. It was the first inhabited community in Lea County and was named after nearby Monument Spring. Jim Cook established the post office and a general store.
| Name: | Monument CDP |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 57 |
| LSAD Description: | CDP (suffix) |
| State: | New Mexico |
| County: | Lea County |
| Elevation: | 3,596 ft (1,096 m) |
| Total Area: | 5.28 sq mi (13.67 km²) |
| Land Area: | 5.28 sq mi (13.67 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Total Population: | 213 |
| Population Density: | 40.36/sq mi (15.58/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 88265 |
| Area code: | 575 |
| FIPS code: | 3549950 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 2629120 |
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