Buena Vista, New Mexico

Buena Vista: Situated at an elevation of 6043 feet in Rio Arriba County, this unincorporated community lies within the semi-arid environment of northern New Mexico's Chama River Valley.

About

Buena Vista is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Quick Facts about Buena Vista

State New Mexico (United States)
County Rio Arriba County
Latitude & Longitude 36.2028,-106.3386
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 14:01:41 (10th November 2026)
Postal code 87712
Weather 35℉ Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Buena Vista is located at 36°12'10"N 106°20'19"W (36.2028000, -106.3386400).

Buena Vista map

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Weather

35°F
Clear
0 to 5 mph W Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 35. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

7-Day Forecast
Buena Vista zip code is 87712. County name: Mora, County fips: 35033

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
188058 Northern New Mexico College Espanola (NM) 87532

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

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

Code Name Address Type
SAF Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico No specific stop location BUS
LMY Lamy station Santa Fe County Road 33 RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Buena Vista.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Abiquiu Post Office Abiquiu (NM) 87510

Other places with the same name (5)

Other cities in Rio Arriba County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rio Arriba County , NM.

City Name Population Title
Española 9,981 City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States
Chimayo 3,177 City in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States of America
Dulce 2,743 Census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States
Santa Clara 1,761 Village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States