Dixon New Mexico Map

About Dixon, New Mexico

Dixon is a locality in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,623. The population density is 51.9 people per km². Dixon is located at 36.1986°N, 105.8886°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87527.

Dixon sits at a bend in the Rio Grande, a place where the wide, sandy banks of the river begin to give way to the rugged foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It lies 35.5 miles north of Santa Fe, NM (from Santa Fe, NM: bearing 4°T), and is situated 17.9 miles north-east of Española. The land here is a study in ochre and sage, the high desert sun bleaching the scrubby bushes and casting long, sharp shadows across the arroyos that scar the landscape. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant green against the muted tones of the earth, cluster along the river's edge, a testament to the lifeblood that carves its way through this arid country. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent of dust and piñon, a dry perfume that speaks of the vast, open skies overhead. This corner of Rio Arriba County has long been a fertile ground, its history intertwined with the agricultural bounty coaxed from the very soil by generations of families. For many, Dixon’s economy has always been rooted in the land, cultivating chili peppers and other crops that find their way to markets far beyond these quiet streets. The artistic spirit also thrives here, with numerous studios and galleries dotting the landscape, a vibrant counterpoint to the more traditional livelihoods. The rhythm of life in Dixon is a gentle one, dictated by the changing seasons and the unhurried flow of the river, a place where community ties run as deep as the ancient irrigation ditches.

About This Dixon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dixon, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.198634, -105.88863. 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 Dixon and Rio Arriba County.

Detailed location data for Dixon includes the ZIP code (87527), telephone area code (505), county seat of Rio Arriba County (Tierra Amarilla), and school district assignment (Española 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 Dixon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.