El Rito, New Mexico
El Rito: Situated in northern New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo Mountains at an elevation of 8,031 feet, this small unincorporated community lies within Taos County near the village of Questa.
About
El Rito is a city located in the county of Taos in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about El Rito
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Taos County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.8000,-105.5678 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 22:18:17 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 33℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
El Rito is located at 36°48'0"N 105°34'4"W (36.8000300, -105.5677800).
El Rito map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to El Rito, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC | Alamosa, CO | 111 Pike Avenue | BUS |
| RAT | Raton | 201 South First Street | RAIL |
| TRI | Trinidad | 110 West Pine Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to El Rito.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cerr Post Office | Cerro (NM) | 87519 |
Other cities in Taos County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taos County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taos | 5,872 | Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Ranchos de Taos | 2,518 | City in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Questa | 1,741 | Village |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,135 | Census-designated place in New Mexico |