El Rito, New Mexico
El Rito: Situated in the high desert foothills of the Tusas Mountains in northern New Mexico, this unincorporated community lies along El Rito Creek in Rio Arriba County at an elevation of 6,877 feet.
About
El Rito is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about El Rito
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3434,-106.1886 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 22:17:09 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 34℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
El Rito is located at 36°20'36"N 106°11'19"W (36.3433500, -106.1886400).
El Rito map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to El Rito, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188058 | Northern New Mexico College | Espanola (NM) | 87532 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to El Rito, 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 |
Closest post offices linked to El Rito.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| El R Post Office | El Rito (NM) | 87530 |
Other cities in Rio Arriba County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rio Arriba County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Española | 9,981 | City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States |
| Chimayo | 3,177 | City in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Dulce | 2,743 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States |
| Santa Clara | 1,761 | Village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States |