Algodones New Mexico Map
Algodones, 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 Algodones, Sandoval County.
Interactive Map of Algodones, New Mexico
| City | Algodones |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sandoval |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 35.380593 |
| Longitude | -106.479192 |
| Population | 1,479 |
| Density | 63.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Algodones, New Mexico
Algodones is a locality in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,479. The population density is 63.3 people per km². Algodones is located at 35.3806°N, 106.4792°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87001.
Algodones, a place where the high desert air hums with an ancient stillness, lies etched against a backdrop of rugged mesas that blush with the setting sun. It lies 14.6 miles north-east of Rio Rancho, NM (from Rio Rancho, NM: bearing 46°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-east of Bernalillo. The land here unfolds in broad, sun-baked plains, occasionally broken by the hardy scrub and sparse juniper that cling to the earth with tenacious roots. The Rio Grande, a ribbon of life-giving silver, traces a meandering path to the east, its presence a constant murmur in the otherwise quiet expanse. The character of Algodones is one of enduring resilience, a quiet dignity that has weathered the centuries under the vast New Mexico sky. This locale, long a crossroads, carries the weight of its history in the very soil. For generations, it was a vital stop along the El Camino Real, a place where travelers rested and traded, and where the echoes of Spanish conquistadors and Native American peoples still seem to linger in the wind. The economy of Algodones has historically been tied to the land, with agriculture flourishing in the fertile river valley, sustained by the lifeblood of the Rio Grande. Today, while echoes of its past remain, the industrious spirit of its people continues, finding new avenues in small businesses and artisanal crafts that reflect the unique cultural heritage of this New Mexico settlement.
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About This Algodones Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Algodones, 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 Algodones and Sandoval County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Algodones 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 Algodones 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. |
