Vallecitos, New Mexico
Vallecitos: Located within the Carson National Forest in Taos County, this high-elevation community sits at 8,196 feet along its namesake river in northern New Mexico.
About
Vallecitos is a city located in the county of Taos in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Vallecitos
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Taos County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2567,-105.6086 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 03:22:46 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 33℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Vallecitos is located at 36°15'24"N 105°36'31"W (36.2566900, -105.6086200).
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Vallecitos, 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 |
| 188058 | Northern New Mexico College | Espanola (NM) | 87532 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Vallecitos, 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 |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Vallecitos.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vad Post Office | Vadito (NM) | 87579 |
| Ranchos De Ta Post Office | Ranchos De Taos (NM) | 87557 |
| Pena Post Office | Penasco (NM) | 87553 |
| Taos Enchantmen Post Office | Taos (NM) | 87571 |
| Chamisal Post Office | Chamisal (NM) | 87521 |
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 |