Cuchillo, New Mexico

Cuchillo is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States.[1]

History

A post office has been in operation at Cuchillo since 1883.[2] The community took its name from Cuchillo Negro Creek.[3]

See also

New Mexico portal

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cuchillo, New Mexico
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cuchillo Post Office
  3. Harris, Linda G. (2003). Ghost Towns Alive: Trips to New Mexico's Past. UNM Press. p. 141. ISBN 978-0-8263-2908-0.


Coordinates: 33°14′09″N 107°21′38″W / 33.23583°N 107.36056°W / 33.23583; -107.36056


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