Enter your search query in the box below.

Bloomfield New Mexico Map

Explore Bloomfield, New Mexico, with this interactive street and satellite map.

Interactive Map of Bloomfield, New Mexico

City	Bloomfield
State	New Mexico (NM)
County	San Juan County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	36.743306
Longitude	-107.973937
Population	7,421
Density	154.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	87413
Area Code	505
County Seat	Aztec
School District	Bloomfield Municipal Schools

🌦 Goto Bloomfield Weather Page: Bloomfield, New Mexico — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Bloomfield, New Mexico

Bloomfield is a locality in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,421. The population density is 154.5 people per km². Bloomfield is located at 36.7433°N, 107.9739°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Bloomfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 87413.

Bloomfield occupies a high desert plateau where the earth wears a palette of muted ochre and sage. It lies 13.0 miles east of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 95°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south of Aztec. The San Juan River carves a quiet, life-giving path just one mile away, its presence felt in the sudden lushness of the riparian corridors that contrast against the arid expanse. To the north, the distant silhouettes of the San Juan Mountains rise like jagged teeth against the horizon, anchoring the wide sky. Bloomfield Canyon offers a deep, dramatic incision into the landscape, revealing layers of geological history that have weathered under the relentless sun. The air here holds a thin, crystalline clarity, especially at dusk when the light turns everything to copper and soft shadow.

Agriculture and the energy industry have long provided the steady pulse of the local economy, shaping the way the land is worked and understood. Generations have cultivated the fertile soil near the water, while the extraction of natural resources has brought a pragmatic, industrious spirit to the people who reside here. Bloomfield maintains a grounded identity, where the daily rhythm is dictated by the requirements of the fields and the demands of the regional trade. The legacy of homesteading and early trade routes remains visible in the modest, functional architecture that dots the surrounding plains. Life in Bloomfield moves with a deliberate pace, respecting the harshness of the environment while celebrating the bounty it occasionally yields.

Salmon Park serves as a central gathering point for the residents of Bloomfield, providing a green space that stands in deliberate relief to the dusty scrubland beyond. The cultural character of the region is a complex reflection of the distinct traditions that have converged here over many decades. During the harvest season, the scent of roasting green chiles permeates the air, marking the passage of time more effectively than any calendar. While many individuals have contributed to the endurance of the area, the collective resilience of its people remains its most defining trait. Visitors seeking a sense of place often find it in the quietude of the local parks or the simple, honest hospitality found in the neighborhood shops.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Qwest Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 192° S
Salmon Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 196° S
US HW 550 end (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 195° S
River Tracts Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 2.7 mi, 179° S
Hartman Park (Local Recreation) — 5.4 mi, 343° N
Aztec Motor Company Building Historic Site (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 347° N
American Hotel Historic Site (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 347° N
Engleman-Thomas Building Historic Site (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 348° N
James McGee House Historic Site (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 349° N
The Virgin Mary (Public Artwork) — 5.8 mi, 351° N
Aztec Ruins National Monument (National Monument) — 6.2 mi, 349° N · 265 acres
Lions Wilderness Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 10.4 mi, 286° W
Henderson Performance Hall (Theatre) — 11.0 mi, 280° W
Henderson Art Gallery (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 279° W
Planetarium/West Classrooms (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 280° W
UFO Crash Site Plaque: "Recovery at Hart Canyon" (Monument) — 11.8 mi, 038° NE
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 12.1 mi, 276° W
Bald Eagle Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 13.4 mi, 014° N
Lehmer Lookout (Viewpoint) — 13.4 mi, 262° W
Jackson Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.5 mi, 284° W
San Juan Fishing Easement (Nature Reserve) — 15.0 mi, 075° E
Navajo Lake State Park (State Park) — 15.7 mi, 076° E
Simon Canyon Pueblito (Historic Ruins) — 18.3 mi, 070° E
Cliff Dwellings (Historic Ruins) — 24.8 mi, 320° NW
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 26.7 mi, 183° S · 48k acres
Carson National Forest (National Forest) — 34.0 mi, 078° E · 1.4M acres
San Juan National Forest (National Forest) — 35.1 mi, 018° N · 1.9M acres
Rail Museum (Museum) — 36.6 mi, 008° N
The Gaslight Theater (Cinema) — 36.7 mi, 008° N
Mesa Verde National Park (National Park) — 38.4 mi, 328° NW · 53k acres

Latest News: Bloomfield

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News