Upper La Jara, New Mexico
Upper La Jara: Situated at an elevation of 7,795 feet in Sandoval County, this small unincorporated community is located within the Jemez Mountains of north-central New Mexico.
About
Upper La Jara is a city located in the county of Sandoval in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Upper La Jara
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1206,-106.9228 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 08:31:54 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 34℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Upper La Jara is located at 36°7'14"N 106°55'22"W (36.1205700, -106.9228200).
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Weather
34°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 to 10 mph SE
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Upper La Jara, 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 |
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Upper La Jara.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Jara Post Office | La Jara (NM) | 87027 |
Other cities in Sandoval County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sandoval County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Bernalillo | 10,865 | Town of the United States |
| Corrales | 8,701 | Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Placitas | 4,977 | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | 2,456 | Census designated place |
| San Felipe Pueblo | 2,404 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico |
| Jemez Pueblo | 1,788 | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |