Hurley, New Mexico

About Hurley

Set in the southwestern part of New Mexico, Hurley is a small town, home to 1,232 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Hurley is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,208 residents per square mile.

📰 Hurley News Today

• Christopher Dale Hurley Obituary Jun 17, 2026 Trujillo Funeral Home · Jun 25
• VIDEO: New Mexico teen accused of shooting at car and injuring 6-year-old inside KRQE · Oct 8
• How a Vietnam-era pilot turned sky memories into art Albuquerque Journal · Feb 5
• Rebecca M. Brown Obituary (2026) - Hurley, NM - Baca's Funeral Chapels & Silver City Crematory Legacy obituary · Aug 10
• Obituary for Sally Leyva Garcia Baca's Funeral Chapels · Nov 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hurley Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Hurley — but the New Mexico one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern 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 6 miles.

🏫 Schools in Hurley

• HURLEY ELEMENTARY

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hurley

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