Agua Fria New Mexico Map

About Agua Fria, New Mexico

Agua Fria is a locality in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States. Agua Fria is located at 36.4300°N, 105.2989°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87507.

Agua Fria unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched basin, where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains rise with a quiet, persistent dignity to the north. It lies 62.5 miles north-east of Santa Fe, NM (from Santa Fe, NM: bearing 35°T), and is situated 2.7 miles north-north-west of Angel Fire. The land here is a study in muted ochres and muted greens, a palette softened by the vast, open sky that seems to stretch into forever. Low-lying mesas, their edges softened by wind and time, ripple outwards from the heart of Agua Fria, giving way to the subtle, dry washes that carve ephemeral paths across the landscape. The air, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, carries a crisp, almost mineral tang, a scent that speaks of dry earth and distant pine. The sunlight, when it strikes the baked soil, can lend a surprising, momentary brilliance, a flash of gold against the prevailing earth tones. The history of Agua Fria is less about grand pronouncements and more about the enduring resilience of those who have worked this land. Early settlements, drawn by the promise of water and fertile soil, laid the groundwork for the agricultural roots that still anchor Agua Fria's economy. Ranching and the cultivation of hardy crops define the rhythm of life here, a steady, dependable cycle. While no single industry dominates, the local economy finds its strength in a diversified approach, with small businesses catering to the needs of the surrounding ranches and the occasional traveler drawn to the stark beauty of the region. The very character of Agua Fria is shaped by this quiet perseverance, a reflection of the land itself, which yields its bounty only to those who understand its demands and respect its limits.

About This Agua Fria Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Agua Fria, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.430032, -105.298898. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Agua Fria and Colfax County.

Detailed location data for Agua Fria includes the ZIP code (87710), telephone area code (575, 505), county seat of Colfax County (Raton), and school district assignment (Santa Fe Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Agua Fria is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.