La Mesilla, New Mexico

La Mesilla: Located along the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico, this Rio Arriba County community sits at an elevation of 5627 feet within the Española Valley.

About

La Mesilla is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Quick Facts about La Mesilla

State New Mexico (United States)
County Rio Arriba County
Latitude & Longitude 35.9484,-106.0706
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 05:25:24 (6th November 2026)
Weather 32℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

La Mesilla is located at 35°56'54"N 106°4'14"W (35.9483600, -106.0705800).

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Weather

32°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 5 mph S Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to La Mesilla, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
188058 Northern New Mexico College Espanola (NM) 87532

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to La Mesilla, 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 La Mesilla.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Santa Cruz Post Office Santa Cruz (NM) 87567

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

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