Las Placitas, New Mexico
Las Placitas: Situated in the high desert foothills of Rio Arriba County at an elevation of 6,673 feet, this settlement lies within the culturally distinct region of northern New Mexico near the Rio Grande valley.
About
Las Placitas is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Las Placitas
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3231,-106.1625 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 21:02:15 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 34℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Las Placitas is located at 36°19'23"N 106°9'45"W (36.3230700, -106.1625200).
Las Placitas map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Las Placitas, 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 Las Placitas, 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 |
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 |