Tortugas, New Mexico
Tortugas: Situated in the Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of 3911 feet immediately south of Las Cruces in Doña Ana County.
About
Tortugas is a city located in the county of Doña Ana in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Tortugas
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.2701,-106.7528 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 21:37:12 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 45℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Tortugas is located at 32°16'12"N 106°45'10"W (32.2700900, -106.7527800).
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 3 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tortugas, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188030 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces (NM) | 88003-8001 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tortugas, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCR | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 304 Wyatt Drive | BUS |
| ELB | El Paso (Bus Station), Texas | 200 W. San Antonio Ave. | BUS |
| ELP | Union Depot | 700 San Francisco St. | RAIL |
| DEM | Deming station | 400 East Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| TOC | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico | 8 South Date St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Tortugas.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mesilla Park Post Office | Mesilla Park (NM) | 88047 |
Other cities in Doña Ana County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Doña Ana County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Sunland Park | 18,449 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States |
| Anthony | 9,276 | City in New Mexico |
| Vado | 3,194 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Mesilla | 1,844 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Radium Springs | 1,699 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Hatch | 1,678 | Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico |
| White Sands | 1,651 | Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States |
| Doña Ana | 1,211 | Census designated place |