Afton, New Mexico

Afton: Situated in the Chihuahuan Desert landscape of Doña Ana County at an elevation of 4,213 feet, this unincorporated community lies on the West Mesa above the Rio Grande valley.

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Afton is a city located in the county of Doña Ana in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Quick Facts about Afton

State New Mexico (United States)
County Doña Ana County
Latitude & Longitude 32.0729,-106.9442
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 11:17:22 (6th November 2026)
Weather 41℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Afton is located at 32°4'22"N 106°56'39"W (32.0728800, -106.9441700).

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Weather

41°F
Mostly Cloudy
2 to 6 mph E Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 2 to 6 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Afton, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
188030 New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces (NM) 88003-8001

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Afton, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LCR Las Cruces, New Mexico 304 Wyatt Drive BUS
ELB El Paso (Bus Station), Texas 200 W. San Antonio Ave. BUS
ELP Union Depot 700 San Francisco St. RAIL
DEM Deming station 400 East Railroad Avenue RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Afton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
San Miguel Post Office San Miguel (NM) 88058

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Afton, Minnesota town in Wyoming, United States. with a population of 3,036 people.
  • Afton, Wyoming town in Wyoming, United States. with a population of 2,071 people.

Other cities in Doña Ana County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Doña Ana County , NM.

City Name Population Title
Las Cruces 105,096 The second most populous city in New Mexico.
Sunland Park 18,449 City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
Anthony 9,276 City in New Mexico
Vado 3,194 City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
Mesilla 1,844 City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
Radium Springs 1,699 City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America
Hatch 1,678 Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico
White Sands 1,651 Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
Doña Ana 1,211 Census designated place