Gallina New Mexico Map

About Gallina, New Mexico

Gallina is a locality in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 318. The population density is 16.7 people per km². Gallina is located at 36.2283°N, 106.8189°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87017.

Gallina lies cradled by the mesas of Rio Arriba County, a place where the vast New Mexico sky presses down with a palpable weight. It lies 61.9 miles north-west of Santa Fe, NM (from Santa Fe, NM: bearing 307°T), and is situated 37.0 miles north-west of Los Alamos. The land here is a study in ochre and russet, the earth cracked and thirsty, punctuated by the hardy, spiky green of sagebrush and the occasional, stoic piñon pine. Long, sweeping vistas unfold, revealing distant, blue-hazed mountains that seem to breathe with the heat of the day. In the early mornings, a pearlescent mist often clings to the low-lying areas, softening the sharp angles of the terrain and lending an ethereal quality to the already quiet landscape. The air itself feels thin and clean, carrying the dry scent of dust and sun-baked earth, a constant, subtle reminder of the arid embrace of this high desert country. The history of Gallina is etched not in grand monuments but in the persistent spirit of those who have sought a living from this challenging land. For generations, sheep and cattle ranching have formed the backbone of the local economy, the rhythm of the seasons dictating the lives of its inhabitants. The land’s sparse but resilient vegetation supports these endeavors, a testament to the careful stewardship required to thrive here. While larger settlements might boast bustling marketplaces, Gallina offers a different kind of wealth – a profound sense of connection to the earth and a quiet resilience that has allowed it to endure through changing times. The few scattered homes and ranches that comprise Gallina speak of a life lived in close communion with the raw, untamed beauty of northern New Mexico.

About This Gallina Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gallina, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.22835, -106.818929. 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 Gallina and Rio Arriba County.

Detailed location data for Gallina includes the ZIP code (87017), telephone area code (505), county seat of Rio Arriba County (Tierra Amarilla), and school district assignment (Jemez Mountain 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 Gallina is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.