Velarde, New Mexico
Velarde: Located along the banks of the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico's Rio Arriba County, this rural community sits at an altitude of 5,761 feet.
About
Velarde is a city located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Velarde
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1589,-105.9747 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 11:13:03 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 87582 |
| Weather | 34℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Velarde is located at 36°9'32"N 105°58'29"W (36.1589100, -105.9747400).
Velarde map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Velarde, 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 |
| 187976 | University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus | Los Alamos (NM) | 87544 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Velarde, 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 Velarde.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Velard Post Office | Velarde (NM) | 87582 |
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 |