Defiance, New Mexico
Defiance: Situated on the high desert Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 6,368 feet, this settlement is located within McKinley County and the Navajo Nation in northwestern New Mexico.
About
Defiance is a city located in the county of McKinley in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Defiance
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | McKinley County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4906,-108.8965 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 16:04:34 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 33℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Defiance is located at 35°29'26"N 108°53'47"W (35.4905800, -108.8964800).
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Defiance, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187958 | University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Gallup (NM) | 87301 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Defiance, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLP | Gallup station | 201 East Highway 66 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Defiance.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gallup 2 Post Office | Gallup (NM) | 87301 |
Other cities in McKinley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McKinley County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gallup | 21,253 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States |
| Zuni Pueblo | 6,302 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Crownpoint | 2,278 | Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico |
| Thoreau | 1,865 | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States |
| Navajo | 1,645 | Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States |
| Black Rock | 1,323 | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, US |
| Church Rock | 1,128 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America |