La Jara, New Mexico
La Jara: Positioned at an elevation of 7339 feet within Mora County, this small, unincorporated community is situated in northern New Mexico near the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
About
La Jara is a city located in the county of Mora in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about La Jara
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Mora County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0498,-105.1833 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 03:33:54 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 87027 |
| Weather | 28℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
La Jara is located at 36°2'59"N 105°11'0"W (36.0497600, -105.1833400).
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Weather
28°F
Partly Cloudy
0 to 5 mph W
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
La Jara zip code is 87027.
County name: Sandoval, County
fips: 35043
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to La Jara, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 363633 | Luna Community College | Las Vegas (NM) | 87701 |
| 187897 | New Mexico Highlands University | Las Vegas (NM) | 87701 |
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to La Jara, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
| RAT | Raton | 201 South First Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to La Jara.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rainsvill Post Office | Rainsville (NM) | 87736 |
| Guadalupita Post Office | Guadalupita (NM) | 87722 |
| Mora Post Office | Mora (NM) | 87732 |
| Buena Vista Post Office | Buena Vista (NM) | 87712 |
| Cleveland Post Office | Cleveland (NM) | 87715 |