Cloudcroft is a village in Otero County, New Mexico and is within the Lincoln National Forest. The population was 749 at the 2000 census. At 8,600 feet above sea-level in an otherwise arid region, the mild summer makes it a popular tourist attraction in West Texas and New Mexico. It was named by Fodors in 2002 as the Number 3 'Most Overlooked and Underrated Destination Spot.' Tourism remains the primary economic driver of the village. Cloudcroft apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Cloudcroft apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.