Valdez, New Mexico
Valdez: Situated in Taos County at an elevation of 7,428 feet, this rural settlement lies along the Rio Hondo in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
About
Valdez is a city located in the county of Taos in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Valdez
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Taos County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.5345,-105.5839 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 03:24:18 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 87580 |
| Weather | 28℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Valdez is located at 36°32'4"N 105°35'2"W (36.5344700, -105.5839000).
Valdez map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Valdez, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Valdez, 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 |
| AMC | Alamosa, CO | 111 Pike Avenue | BUS |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
| RAT | Raton | 201 South First Street | RAIL |
| TRI | Trinidad | 110 West Pine Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Valdez.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Arroy Post Office | Arroyo Seco (NM) | 87514 |
Other cities in Taos County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taos County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taos | 5,872 | Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Ranchos de Taos | 2,518 | City in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Questa | 1,741 | Village |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,135 | Census-designated place in New Mexico |