Sands, New Mexico
Sands: Located in San Miguel County at an elevation of 6,204 feet, this settlement sits in the Pecos River valley flanked by the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
About
Sands is a city located in the county of San Miguel in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Sands
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | San Miguel County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4050,-105.4914 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 13:00:06 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 31℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Sands is located at 35°24'18"N 105°29'29"W (35.4050400, -105.4914000).
Sands map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sands, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 363633 | Luna Community College | Las Vegas (NM) | 87701 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sands, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sands.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| San J Post Office | San Jose (NM) | 87565 |
Other cities in San Miguel County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Miguel County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 12,826 | Town in New Mexico, USA |