Hernandez, New Mexico
Hernandez: Situated in Rio Arriba County at an altitude of 5,689 feet, this community lies along the Chama River valley in the high desert of northern New Mexico.
About
Hernandez is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Hernandez
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0628,-106.1195 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 20:18:47 (15th September 2026) |
| Postal code | 87537 |
| Weather | 56℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Hernandez is located at 36°3'46"N 106°7'10"W (36.0628000, -106.1194700).
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amount...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hernandez, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188058 | Northern New Mexico College | Espanola (NM) | 87532 |
| 187976 | University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | Los Alamos (NM) | 87544 |
| 188289 | Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe | Santa Fe (NM) | 87505 |
| 366605 | Southwest Acupuncture College-Santa Fe | Santa Fe (NM) | 87505 |
| 188207 | Southwestern College | Santa Fe (NM) | 87507 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Hernandez, 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 |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Hernandez.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ohkay Owingeh Post Office | Ohkay Owingeh (NM) | 87566 |
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 |