Jemez Pueblo New Mexico Map

About Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico

Jemez Pueblo is a locality in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,199. The population density is 429.3 people per km². Jemez Pueblo is located at 35.6139°N, 106.7259°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87024.

Jemez Pueblo rests in a broad valley where the Jemez River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has for centuries shaped the land. It lies 26.5 miles north of Rio Rancho, NM (from Rio Rancho, NM: bearing 353°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north of Zia Pueblo. The terrain rises gently from the riverbanks, a mosaic of cultivated fields and arid scrubland that climbs towards the rugged mesa country. Red rock formations, sculpted by wind and water into improbable shapes, punctuate the horizon, their colors deepening to ochre and rust as the sun begins its descent. The air here, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, carries a crisp, dry scent of piñon and juniper, a fragrance that speaks of high desert plains and the enduring spirit of this place. The sky overhead is vast and often a startling, intense blue, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds and the sharp clarity of distant peaks. The history of Jemez Pueblo is as deep and complex as the layers of earth beneath its soil, stretching back to ancient times when its ancestors first cultivated these fertile river flats. The economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with corn, beans, and squash still nurtured by the river's life-giving flow, a practice that continues to sustain the community. Beyond the fields, traditional crafts, particularly pottery renowned for its distinctive red clay and geometric designs, offer a connection to ancestral skills and a source of livelihood. The pueblo’s spiritual life is a vibrant force, evident in its ceremonies and its profound connection to the surrounding landscape, a natural world that has always been both provider and sacred ground for the people of Jemez Pueblo.

About This Jemez Pueblo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.613917, -106.725868. 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 Jemez Pueblo and Sandoval County.

Detailed location data for Jemez Pueblo includes the ZIP code (87024), telephone area code (505), county seat of Sandoval County (Bernalillo), and school district assignment (Jemez 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 Jemez Pueblo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.