Aztec New Mexico Map

About Aztec, New Mexico

Aztec is a locality in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,150. The population density is 139.8 people per km². Aztec is located at 36.8222°N, 107.9928°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87410.

Aztec rests in a landscape of understated grandeur, where the arid earth, a palette of ochre and rust, meets an expansive sky that often bleeds into hues of lavender and rose at dusk. It lies 14.1 miles east-north-east of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 62°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north of Bloomfield. Rolling hills, sparsely dotted with hardy piñon and juniper, give way to broader mesas that stand as stoic guardians against the horizon. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint perfume of desert sage, and the silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of wind through scrub or the distant cry of a hawk circling overhead. The San Juan River, a lifeblood in this semi-arid clime, carves a verdant ribbon through the terrain, its banks a stark contrast to the surrounding dryness, offering pockets of cottonwood shade and the murmur of flowing water. This land, long home to indigenous peoples, holds layers of history that speak of resilience and adaptation. Aztec's modern story is intertwined with the discovery of oil and gas, a legacy that has shaped its economy and the rhythm of everyday life, bringing a steady flow of workers and a pragmatic outlook. Though the boom-and-bust cycles are a part of its past, the town retains a grounded character, a place where community bonds are strong and life unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons. The Aztec Ruins National Monument, a silent testament to the Ancestral Puebloans who once thrived here, draws visitors seeking a connection to that ancient past, its weathered stone walls whispering tales of a civilization that understood this land deeply.

About This Aztec Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Aztec, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.822226, -107.992846. 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 Aztec and San Juan County.

Detailed location data for Aztec includes the ZIP code (87410), telephone area code (505), county seat of San Juan County (Aztec), and school district assignment (Aztec Municipal 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 Aztec is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.