Anton Chico New Mexico Map

About Anton Chico, New Mexico

Anton Chico is a locality in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 276. The population density is 50.8 people per km². Anton Chico is located at 35.2001°N, 105.1422°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87711.

Anton Chico lies in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Canadian River, a ribbon of muted silver, meanders through the arid landscape. It lies 56.0 miles south-east of Santa Fe, NM (from Santa Fe, NM: bearing 127°T), and is situated 27.6 miles south of Las Vegas. The land itself is a study in muted earth tones, ochre and umber dust rising with the slightest breeze, under a sky that stretches to an almost unbelievable, boundless blue. Low-lying mesas, their edges softened by countless seasons of wind and rain, frame the horizon, their surfaces sparsely dotted with hardy piñon and juniper. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, often tinged with the faint, sweet aroma of sun-baked sagebrush, and in the quiet of late afternoon, the light takes on a particular, burnished quality, gilding the rough textures of the adobe walls and the sparse vegetation. The history of Anton Chico is deeply rooted in the Spanish colonial era, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first settled this land, drawn by its potential for ranching and agriculture. For generations, the economy of Anton Chico has been shaped by the land, with cattle ranching and small-scale farming forming the backbone of local livelihoods, sustained by the often capricious flow of the Canadian River. The distinctive character of Anton Chico is one of quiet resilience, a place where traditions are observed with a gentle constancy, and the pace of life moves with the slow, deliberate rhythm of the seasons. The weathered church, its adobe walls bearing the marks of time, stands as a silent sentinel, a focal point for the community, hinting at the enduring faith that has guided its people through generations.

About This Anton Chico Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anton Chico, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.200051, -105.142224. 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 Anton Chico and Guadalupe County.

Detailed location data for Anton Chico includes the ZIP code (87711), telephone area code (575), county seat of Guadalupe County (Santa Rosa), and school district assignment (Santa Rosa Consolidated 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 Anton Chico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.