Agua Fria New Mexico Map
Agua Fria, Colfax County
Agua Fria, New Mexico — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Agua Fria, Colfax County.
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| City | Agua Fria |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Colfax |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 36.430032 |
| Longitude | -105.298898 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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: 87507.0.
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.
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About This Agua Fria Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Agua Fria, New Mexico with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Agua Fria is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Agua Fria is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
