La Cienaga, New Mexico
La Cienaga: Located in the high-desert environment of northern New Mexico's Rio Arriba County at an elevation of 5,876 feet, this small rural community sits near the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
About
La Cienaga is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about La Cienaga
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2136,-105.9236 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 03:33:08 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 34℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
La Cienaga is located at 36°12'49"N 105°55'25"W (36.2136300, -105.9236300).
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to La Cienaga, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188058 | Northern New Mexico College | Espanola (NM) | 87532 |
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
| 187976 | University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | Los Alamos (NM) | 87544 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to La Cienaga, 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 |
Closest post offices linked to La Cienaga.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Post Office | Dixon (NM) | 87527 |
| Velard Post Office | Velarde (NM) | 87582 |
| Ojo Calien Post Office | Ojo Caliente (NM) | 87549 |
| Alcald Post Office | Alcalde (NM) | 87511 |
| Chamisal Post Office | Chamisal (NM) | 87521 |
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 |