South Chaves, New Mexico
South Chaves: Situated in McKinley County at an elevation of 7,005 feet, this locale lies within the high desert environment of northwestern New Mexico.
About
South Chaves is a city located in the county of McKinley in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about South Chaves
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | McKinley County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3884,-108.1520 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 19:27:32 (15th October 2026) |
| Weather | 31℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
South Chaves is located at 35°23'18"N 108°9'7"W (35.3883600, -108.1520100).
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South Chaves, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187596 | Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint (NM) | 87313-0849 |
| 188021 | New Mexico State University-Grants | Grants (NM) | 87020-2025 |
| 187958 | University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Gallup (NM) | 87301 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to South Chaves, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLP | Gallup station | 201 East Highway 66 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to South Chaves.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Thoreau Post Office | Thoreau (NM) | 87323 |
| Prew Post Office | Prewitt (NM) | 87045 |
| Continental Divid Post Office | Continental Divide (NM) | 87312 |
| Bluewater Post Office | Bluewater (NM) | 87005 |
| Crownpoin Post Office | Crownpoint (NM) | 87313 |
Other cities in McKinley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McKinley County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gallup | 21,253 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States |
| Zuni Pueblo | 6,302 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Crownpoint | 2,278 | Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico |
| Thoreau | 1,865 | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States |
| Navajo | 1,645 | Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States |
| Black Rock | 1,323 | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, US |
| Church Rock | 1,128 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America |