Cottonwood, New Mexico

Cottonwood: Located in the high desert of northwestern New Mexico's San Juan County, this rural area sits at an elevation of 5,522 feet.

About

Cottonwood is a city located in the county of San Juan in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Quick Facts about Cottonwood

State New Mexico (United States)
County San Juan County
Latitude & Longitude 36.8739,-108.3931
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 00:05:20 (9th November 2026)
Weather 34℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Cottonwood is located at 36°52'26"N 108°23'35"W (36.8738900, -108.3931400).

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Weather

34°F
Mostly Clear
0 to 5 mph N Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
188100 San Juan College Farmington (NM) 87402-4699

Closest post offices linked to Cottonwood.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Fruitland Post Office Fruitland (NM) 87416

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Cottonwood, Arizona city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. with a population of 12,762 people.
  • Cottonwood, Alabama town in Houston County, Alabama, United States. with a population of 1,247 people.
  • Cottonwood, Minnesota city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. with a population of 1,223 people.

Other cities in San Juan County

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

City Name Population Title
Farmington 44,156 Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Shiprock 8,295 Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States
Bloomfield 7,643 City in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States
Aztec 6,332 City in New Mexico, USA
Flora Vista 2,191 Town
Upper Fruitland 1,662 Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States