Hays, Colorado

Hays: Situated in the Arkansas River Valley of southeastern Colorado at an elevation of 4,183 feet, this unincorporated community falls within Otero County.

About

Hays is a city located in the county of Otero in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Quick Facts about Hays

State Colorado (United States)
County Otero County
Latitude & Longitude 38.0731,-103.6191
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 23:45:20 (6th November 2026)
Weather 59℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Hays is located at 38°4'23"N 103°37'9"W (38.0730600, -103.6191100).

Hays map

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Weather

59°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 5 mph SE Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Hays, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
127778 Otero Junior College La Junta (CO) 81050

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Hays, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LAJ La Junta 1 West First St. RAIL
LMR Lamar station Main & Beach Streets RAIL
PUB Pueblo, Colorado 1080 Chinook Lane BUS

Closest post offices linked to Hays.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Swink Post Office Swink (CO) 81077

Other cities in Otero County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otero County , CO.

City Name Population Title
La Junta 6,854 City in Colorado
Rocky Ford 3,806 City in Colorado