North Chaves, New Mexico
North Chaves: Located within McKinley County at an elevation of 6991 feet, this populated place is situated in the high desert environment of the eastern Navajo Nation.
About
North Chaves is a city located in the county of McKinley in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about North Chaves
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | McKinley County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3920,-108.1581 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 01:58:42 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 33℉ Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
North Chaves is located at 35°23'31"N 108°9'29"W (35.3919700, -108.1581200).
North Chaves map
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Weather
Rain showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to North Chaves, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187596 | Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint (NM) | 87313-0849 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to North Chaves, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLP | Gallup station | 201 East Highway 66 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to North Chaves.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Thoreau Post Office | Thoreau (NM) | 87323 |
Other cities in McKinley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McKinley County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gallup | 21,253 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States |
| Zuni Pueblo | 6,302 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Crownpoint | 2,278 | Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico |
| Thoreau | 1,865 | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States |
| Navajo | 1,645 | Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States |
| Black Rock | 1,323 | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, US |
| Church Rock | 1,128 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America |