Zip 87315 (Fence Lake, NM) People

Fence Lake, New Mexico is a small community located in Cibola County. With a population of just 144 people, Fence Lake is a tightly knit community with a sense of small-town friendliness. The population density of Fence Lake is 0 people per square mile, which gives residents plenty of space to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle this area offers.
Local businesses in Fence Lake include the Smokey Bear Gas Station and Convenience Store, and The Litterbox Pet Grooming Salon. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing in Apache Creek, horseback riding at El Malpais National Monument, camping at Bluewater Lake State Park and bird watching at Quemado Wildlife Area. Other local organizations include the Fence Lake Community Church and the Fence Lake Fire Department. Local sporting events include the annual Snowshoe Poker Run held every February at Bluewater Lake State Park and the Cowboy Up Cup held each summer at Anderson’s Arena.