Catron County, New Mexico

Catron County, New Mexico
Catron County Courthouse in Reserve
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
Coordinates: 33°55′N 108°25′W / 33.92°N 108.42°W / 33.92; -108.42
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 25, 1921
Named afterThomas B. Catron
SeatReserve
Largest villageReserve
Area
 • Total
6,929 sq mi (17,950 km2)
 • Land6,924 sq mi (17,930 km2)
 • Water5.5 sq mi (14 km2)  0.08%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,579
 • Density0.52/sq mi (0.20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.catroncounty.us

Catron County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,579, making it New Mexico's third-least populous county. Its county seat is Reserve. Catron County is New Mexico's largest county by area.