Cuyamungue New Mexico Map

About Cuyamungue, New Mexico

Cuyamungue is a locality in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 509. The population density is 169.2 people per km². Cuyamungue is located at 35.8697°N, 106.0042°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87506.

Cuyamungue unfolds across a landscape sculpted by sun and wind, where ochre earth meets an expansive sky. It lies 13.2 miles north-north-west of Santa Fe, NM (from Santa Fe, NM: bearing 344°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-east of Española. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a rolling expanse that softens into distant mesas, their outlines blurring into the hazy blue of the horizon. Sagebrush, tough and resilient, dots the open country, their silvery-green leaves catching the light, while hardy grasses whisper secrets to the passing breeze. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of dust and piñon, and the quality of light, especially as the day wanes, paints the vast sky in hues of rose and gold, imbuing the quiet expanse with a profound sense of stillness. The history of Cuyamungue is deeply entwined with the enduring legacy of the land and the people who have long called it home. This region has been a crossroads, bearing witness to centuries of human endeavor, from the ancestral Puebloans to Spanish settlers and later American pioneers. The local economy, while modest, draws strength from its agricultural roots, with small farms and ranches sustained by the precious water resources available. Beyond its working landscapes, Cuyamungue holds a quiet charm, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation, and the distinctive character of the Southwest is felt in the very texture of its existence.

About This Cuyamungue Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cuyamungue, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.869748, -106.004189. 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 Cuyamungue and Santa Fe County.

Detailed location data for Cuyamungue includes the ZIP code (87506), telephone area code (505), county seat of Santa Fe County (Santa Fe), and school district assignment (Pojoaque Valley Public 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 Cuyamungue is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.