Contreras, New Mexico

Contreras: Situated within Socorro County at an elevation of 4,738 feet, this small unincorporated community lies along the Rio Grande Valley in central New Mexico.

About

Contreras is a city located in the county of Socorro in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Quick Facts about Contreras

State New Mexico (United States)
County Socorro County
Latitude & Longitude 34.3828,-106.8136
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 17:42:44 (8th November 2026)
Weather 37℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Contreras is located at 34°22'58"N 106°48'49"W (34.3828400, -106.8136400).

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Weather

37°F
Mostly Clear
0 to 5 mph SE Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
187967 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro (NM) 87801
188049 University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Los Lunas (NM) 87031-7633

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

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

Code Name Address Type
ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center 320 First Street SW RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Contreras.

Post Office Name City ZIP
La Joya Post Office La Joya (NM) 87028

Other cities in Socorro County

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

City Name Population Title
Socorro 8,315 City in New Mexico