| Monticello | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Location within the state of New Mexico | |
| Coordinates: 33°23′49″N 107°27′03″W / 33.39694°N 107.45083°WCoordinates: 33°23′49″N 107°27′03″W / 33.39694°N 107.45083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Elevation | 5,256 ft (1,602 m) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 908852 |
Monticello is an unincorporated community located in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Monticello is located on Alamosa Creek 22 miles (35 km) northwest of Truth or Consequences. Monticello has a post office with ZIP code 87939.
Monticello was laid out in 1856, and named after Monticello, New York, the former home of an early settler. A post office called Monticello has been in operation since 1881.