San Rafael, New Mexico
San Rafael: Located at an elevation of 6470 feet in Cibola County, this settlement is positioned between the southeastern edge of the Zuni Mountains and the extensive lava flows of the nearby El Malpais National Monument.
About
San Rafael is a city located in the county of Cibola in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about San Rafael
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Cibola County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.1125,-107.8826 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 12:07:02 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 87051 |
| Weather | 35℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
San Rafael is located at 35°6'45"N 107°52'57"W (35.1125400, -107.8825600).
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Weather
35°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 5 mph SE
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
San Rafael zip code is 87051.
County name: Cibola, County
fips: 35006
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to San Rafael, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188021 | New Mexico State University-Grants | Grants (NM) | 87020-2025 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to San Rafael, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLP | Gallup station | 201 East Highway 66 | RAIL |
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to San Rafael.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| San Rafael Post Office | San Rafael (NM) | 87051 |
| Gran Post Office | Grants (NM) | 87020 |
| Milan Post Office | Milan (NM) | 87021 |
| Bluewater Post Office | Bluewater (NM) | 87005 |
| San Fidel Post Office | San Fidel (NM) | 87049 |