Black Rock, New Mexico

About Black Rock

Set in the western part of New Mexico, Black Rock is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Black Rock is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.75 square miles.

📰 Local News

Read the latest New Mexico headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Black Rock Unique

• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in western New Mexico, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Mexico — one of 528 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.

🏫 Schools in Black Rock

• SHIWI TS'ANA ELEMENTARY
• TWIN BUTTES CYBER ACADEMY
• ZUNI HIGH

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Black Rock

🏘️ Nearby Communities