Placitas, New Mexico
Placitas: Located at an elevation of 7,415 feet in Northern New Mexico, this small, unincorporated community is situated within the semi-arid high desert landscape of Rio Arriba County.
About
Placitas is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Placitas
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.4459,-106.4417 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 04:02:49 (8th November 2026) |
| Weather | 31℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Placitas is located at 36°26'45"N 106°26'30"W (36.4458500, -106.4417000).
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Weather
31°F
Clear
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Tonight
Clear, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
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Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Placitas.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Canjilon Post Office | Canjilon (NM) | 87515 |
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 |