La Jara, New Mexico
La Jara: Situated in the Jemez Mountains of Sandoval County at an elevation of 7,129 feet, this rural census-designated place lies within a high-altitude environment surrounded by national forest land.
About
La Jara is a city located in the county of Sandoval in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about La Jara
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0878,-106.9748 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 03:34:06 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 33℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
La Jara is located at 36°5'16"N 106°58'29"W (36.0878000, -106.9747600).
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Weather
33°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 mph SE
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to La Jara, 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 |
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to La Jara.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Jara Post Office | La Jara (NM) | 87027 |
Other cities in Sandoval County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sandoval County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Bernalillo | 10,865 | Town of the United States |
| Corrales | 8,701 | Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Placitas | 4,977 | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | 2,456 | Census designated place |
| San Felipe Pueblo | 2,404 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico |
| Jemez Pueblo | 1,788 | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |