Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Timberon
What kind of lodging is available for visitors to Timberon?
Homes and cottages for rent – Timberon Rentals (575) 987-2201
Hotel – Riverside Condominiums & Retreat (575) 987-2372
Wiklund Properties – Air B&B Condos and Cottages: Don 915-449-1200, or Josh 575-921-7178
Camping – Circle Cross RV Park (575) 987-2651
Where can I buy groceries and gas or diesel?
The Busy Bee market on Sacramento carries groceries and hardware (575) 987-2512
Timberon Mountain Market for gifts, goodies, groceries, and sundries (575) 987-2994
There is no gas or diesel available for purchase in Timberon at this time.
Restaurants?
The High Country Lounge – Bar and Grill above the Golf Pro Shop (575) 987-2580
Connie’s Corner Deli – Homestyle meals, fresh baked bread, weekly specials (575) 987-2224
Where do the kids go to school?
The kids are picked up in Timberon and ride the school bus into Cloudcroft for public school.
Cloudcroft Elementary and Middle School
Cloudcroft High School.
Administration (575) 601-4416
http://www.cmsbears.org/
What are the contact numbers for the utility companies?
Dell Telephone (575) 987-2500
Timberon Water and Sanitation District (575) 987-2250
Sierra Propane & Plumbing (575) 987-2385
Mountain Propane (575) 987-2365
Otero County Electric Co-op, Cloudcroft (575) 682-2521
For new construction: getting power to your lot, go to www.ocec-inc.com/content/new-construction
What kind of TV and internet services are available in Timberon?
Delcom Internet Delcom through Dell Telephone, and includes 6 levels of DSL service. (915) 964-2352 or (800) 245-2991.
Starlink is now available in the Timberon area.
Satellite Internet is available through Dish Network and DirecTV/HughesNet 1-888-233-6738 Click here for service options, or visit the HughesNet website at http://internet.hughesnet.com
DIRECTV Dealer servicing Timberon DirecStarTV 1-877-423-3403
What kind of cell phone service is available?
At this time, there is no cell phone service in Timberon. Wi-Fi calling works well if it is enabled on your smart phone. Satellite phones are in use by some residents and local services in the area. We do have the Timberon Radio Relay League which provides programmed walkie-talkie radios that are used in Timberon. These are available at the Way Out West Mercantile or visit the Timberon Radio Relay League Facebook page for more information.
Dellcom (Dell Telephone) generously provides an internet hotspot. Two spots are available, one in the lodge parking lot near the offices, and another near the fire station.
Can I grow a garden in Timberon?
Timberon is located in Sunset Climate Zone 2A (Cold Mountain and Inter-mountain areas).
Planting season generally runs about mid-May through end-October.
An excellent book about food gardening in this particular area is available here:
Growing food in the southwest mountains: A permaculture approach to home gardening above 6,500 feet in Arizona, New Mexico, southern Colorado, and southern Utah
What kind of fruit can I grow in Timberon?
Apple, cherry, pear, peach, and plum trees grow and bear fruit in Timberon, as do blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
What kind of wildlife will I see when I visit Timberon?
Mule deer and elk. Bobcat, lynx, and an occasional mountain lion. Coyote, Mexican Gray Wolf (scarce), and fox. Songbirds, scavenger birds, wild turkeys, ravens, and birds of prey including hawks, falcons, shrikes, and eagles. Black bear. Skunk, porcupine, raccoon, White-Nosed Coati. Snakes include rattlers, garter, bullsnakes, and little bright green grass snakes. Bluebelly and Alligator Lizards, Skinks, and Mountain Salamanders.
What kind of medical facilities are available in Timberon?
EMS and Ambulance are located on-site at the Timberon Fire Department.
Presbyterian Medical Service (clinic) in Cloudcroft. (575) 682-2542
The closest full-service hospital is Christus Health (formerly Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center) in Alamogordo which includes a Trauma Unit. (575) 439-6100
A veterinarian from Cloudcroft (Jennifer M. Green, DVM – Cloudcroft Animal Hospital) comes up once a year to administer vaccinations for household pets.
How are medical emergencies handled?
For a medical emergency, please dial 911. The dispatch operator will route it to the proper facility.
Are there Law Enforcement Officers in Timberon?
Timberon is overseen remotely by the Otero County Sheriff’s office in Cloudcroft and will be on-site as needed for emergencies and crime reports. Additionally, they can be called in advance for any situation where it is felt that a police presence may be needed 575-437-2210.
Our local Timberon Neighborhood Watch is very active in the community and organized by a group of dedicated volunteers who patrol Timberon and keep in close contact with LEO as needed.
What about the weather?
First snow, usually occurs around Thanksgiving weekend and is done and gone by May.
The first hard frost usually occurs in January and ends Mid-May.
Winter temperatures here usually hover between 10 and 20°F (–12 to –7°C) at night, with drops between –20 and –30°F (–29 and –34°C) every few years.
June and July are sunny and warm. The rainy (monsoon) season begins in July and continues through the end of August.
The average annual precipitation for Timberon is about 30 inches (source: weatherdb.com)
Fall colors peak during September-October.
How are the roads?
The road from Cloudcroft (Sunspot Scenic Byway) into Timberon is completely paved. The county roads running through Timberon are being paved by the county on a long-term project. Side roads and residential streets are dirt and rock. Steep roads are difficult to reach during winter and monsoon season, and a 4WD vehicle is recommended.
Who maintains the roads?
County roads in Timberon are maintained and paved by Otero County. Local roads are hard-packed dirt/rock and are graded as needed by a local contractor and the Timberon Water & Sanitation District. A street map is available at this link (county roads are marked in yellow) County_Roads_Area_E_2-Timberon
Do they plow the paved roads in and out of Timberon in winter when it snows?
Yes. Otero County will plow and deposit a salt and cinder mix.
What kind of activities are available for recreation?
Timberon Golf Course – 9-hole regulation course (575) 987-2580
Swimming Pool – Timberon Water District (575) 987-2207
Timberon Fishing Lake (trout and catfish) (575) 987-2250
Timberon Music Fest at the High Country Lounge – varies, but usually happens the last weekend in July (575) 987-2580
How is trash/waste handled?
There is no street-side trash pickup in Timberon. Residents dump their household trash at the community receptacle, located at the corner of Sacramento and Pawhuska. It is maintained by the TWSD, and the fees are included in the monthly water bill.
For ‘green’ waste, we have a slash pit located on Eldorado Drive. Take Riverside to Torrey Pines and turn right on Eldorado.
I see you have an airport, what kind of aircraft can land in Timberon?
Small planes and helicopters. For more info, click here www.airport-data.com/airport/52NM/
I want to purchase real estate in Timberon – where can I find more information about property or homes available for sale?
Wiklund Properties: Don 915-449-1200, or Josh 575-921-7178
United Country Real Estate: 855-937-8586 Diane Westrum
Generation Family Properties: 971-248-6715 Kristy Limon
What are the requirements for putting a septic system on my property in Timberon?
New Mexico Environmental contact for this area is Michael Montoya NMENV (575) 288-2050 or (575) 649-4107.
Another resource is the New Mexico Environment Department website for the most current information on residential and commercial requirements for septic systems.
A Community Profile for Timberon, NM can be found here.
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