Penasco (Peñasco), New Mexico
Penasco: Situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Taos County at an elevation of 7687 feet, this community lies along the scenic High Road to Taos of northern New Mexico.
About
Peñasco is a city located in the county of Taos in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Peñasco
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Taos County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1695,-105.6864 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 19:01:58 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 87553 |
| Weather | 25℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Peñasco is located at 36°10'10"N 105°41'11"W (36.1694700, -105.6864000).
Penasco map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Peñasco, 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Peñasco, 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 |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Peñasco.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pena Post Office | Penasco (NM) | 87553 |
Other cities in Taos County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taos County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taos | 5,872 | Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Ranchos de Taos | 2,518 | City in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Questa | 1,741 | Village |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,135 | Census-designated place in New Mexico |