Placitas, New Mexico
Placitas: Located in the high desert of southwestern New Mexico at an elevation of 5,203 feet, this small unincorporated community sits within Sierra County.
About
Placitas is a city located in the county of Sierra in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Placitas
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.3773,-107.4331 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 04:02:06 (8th November 2026) |
| Weather | 41℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Placitas is located at 33°22'38"N 107°25'59"W (33.3772900, -107.4330900).
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Weather
41°F
Mostly Clear
3 to 7 mph NNW
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Placitas, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOC | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico | 8 South Date St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Placitas.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Monticell Post Office | Monticello (NM) | 87939 |
Other cities in Sierra County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sierra County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Truth or Consequences | 5,769 | City in and county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States |
| Elephant Butte | 1,320 | City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States |