Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico
Tierra Amarilla: Positioned at an elevation of 7,530 feet in the high-elevation Chama Valley of northern New Mexico, this census-designated place serves as the county seat of Rio Arriba County.
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Tierra Amarilla is a place located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Tierra Amarilla
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.7003,-106.5498 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 17:21:21 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 87575 |
| Weather | 29℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Tierra Amarilla is located at 36°42'1"N 106°32'59"W (36.7002900, -106.5497600).
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29°F
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Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 0 mph.
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Tierra Amarilla zip code is 87575.
County name: Rio Arriba, County
fips: 35039
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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 |