Elida, NM

united states

Elida is a tiny farming town of 165 people in eastern New Mexico's high plains, accessible via US Highway 70 about 20 miles southwest of Portales. The area specializes in peanut and cotton farming across flat agricultural land at 4,100 feet elevation. Most visitors arrive from Clovis (35 miles east) or connect from Interstate 40, though EV drivers should charge up beforehand since there's no infrastructure here. The town operates one of New Mexico's smallest post offices, which doubles as an unofficial community gathering spot.