Montecito, New Mexico
Montecito: Positioned in Rio Arriba County at an elevation of 6,178 feet, this rural settlement lies within the high desert environment of northern New Mexico's Española Valley.
About
Montecito is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Montecito
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1900,-105.8550 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 22:59:20 (9th November 2026) |
| Weather | 34℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Montecito is located at 36°11'24"N 105°51'18"W (36.1900200, -105.8550200).
Montecito map
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Weather
Clear, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Montecito, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
| 188058 | Northern New Mexico College | Espanola (NM) | 87532 |
| 187976 | University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | Los Alamos (NM) | 87544 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Montecito, 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 Montecito.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Post Office | Dixon (NM) | 87527 |
| Velard Post Office | Velarde (NM) | 87582 |
| Chamisal Post Office | Chamisal (NM) | 87521 |
| Pena Post Office | Penasco (NM) | 87553 |
| Vad Post Office | Vadito (NM) | 87579 |
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 |