Carson, New Mexico
Carson: Located at an elevation of 6,847 feet in Taos County, the area occupies a high desert landscape west of the Rio Grande.
About
Carson is a city located in the county of Taos in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Carson
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Taos County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3645,-105.7653 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 16:09:34 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 87517 |
| Weather | 26℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Carson is located at 36°21'52"N 105°45'55"W (36.3644700, -105.7652900).
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Weather
26°F
Partly Cloudy
0 to 5 mph E
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Carson zip code is 87517.
County name: Taos, County
fips: 35055
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Carson, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
| 188058 | Northern New Mexico College | Espanola (NM) | 87532 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Carson, 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 |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Carson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carson Post Office | Carson (NM) | 87517 |
Other cities in Taos County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taos County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taos | 5,872 | Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Ranchos de Taos | 2,518 | City in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Questa | 1,741 | Village |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,135 | Census-designated place in New Mexico |