Truchas, New Mexico
Truchas: Located at an elevation of 8,051 feet within the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Rio Arriba County, this village is positioned along the High Road between Santa Fe and Taos.
About
Truchas is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Truchas
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0436,-105.8117 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 04:00:19 (8th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 87578 |
| Weather | 29℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Truchas is located at 36°2'37"N 105°48'42"W (36.0436400, -105.8116800).
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Weather
Clear, with a low around 29. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Truchas, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188058 | Northern New Mexico College | Espanola (NM) | 87532 |
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
| 245652 | St. John's College | Santa Fe (NM) | 87505-4599 |
| 366605 | Southwest Acupuncture College-Santa Fe | Santa Fe (NM) | 87505 |
| 188289 | Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe | Santa Fe (NM) | 87505 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Truchas, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Truchas.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cordova Post Office | Cordova (NM) | 87523 |
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 |