Cuba New Mexico Map

About Cuba, New Mexico

Cuba is a locality in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 462. The population density is 56.3 people per km². Cuba is located at 36.0222°N, 106.9584°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87013.

Cuba, New Mexico, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the high desert plains and the distant, rugged mesas that punctuate the horizon. It lies 57.0 miles north-north-west of Rio Rancho, NM (from Rio Rancho, NM: bearing 343°T), and is situated 37.6 miles west-north-west of Los Alamos. Sagebrush and piñon pine cling to the ochre-tinged earth, a hardy scrub that seems to absorb the fierce New Mexican sun. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, a subtle perfume of dust and resilient flora, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, blue shadows that stretch like sleeping giants across the terrain. Small ranches, their fences weathered to a silver-grey, dot the expanse, each a quiet assertion of life against the vastness. Historically, Cuba's roots are entwined with the legacy of the railroad and the enduring spirit of ranching that still forms the backbone of its economy. For generations, this land has sustained those who understand its unforgiving beauty, drawing sustenance from its sparse but vital resources. The town itself, a modest collection of buildings along the main thoroughfare, feels like a place that has learned to stand with quiet dignity, weathering the shifts in industry and population with a steady resolve. The Pecos River, though a distant murmur rather than a roaring presence, whispers of the water that has always been the lifeblood of the region, a reminder of the delicate balance that sustains this corner of Sandoval County.

About This Cuba Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cuba, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.02224, -106.958372. 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 Cuba and Sandoval County.

Detailed location data for Cuba includes the ZIP code (87013), telephone area code (505), county seat of Sandoval County (Bernalillo), and school district assignment (Cuba Independent 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 Cuba is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.