El Alto, New Mexico
El Alto: Located in Mora County at an elevation of 7,146 feet, this northern New Mexico community sits amidst rural valleys and the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
About
El Alto is a city located in the county of Mora in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about El Alto
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Mora County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9789,-105.3081 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 21:18:24 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 28℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
El Alto is located at 35°58'44"N 105°18'29"W (35.9789200, -105.3080700).
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Weather
28°F
Partly Cloudy
0 to 5 mph W
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to El Alto, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 363633 | Luna Community College | Las Vegas (NM) | 87701 |
| 187897 | New Mexico Highlands University | Las Vegas (NM) | 87701 |
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to El Alto, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
| 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 El Alto.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mora Post Office | Mora (NM) | 87732 |