Las Nutrias New Mexico Map

About Las Nutrias, New Mexico

Las Nutrias is a locality in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 64. The population density is 20.4 people per km². Las Nutrias is located at 34.4767°N, 106.7706°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87062.

Las Nutrias lies at the edge of a vast, sun-baked plain, where the earth rises in ancient, eroded mesas. It lies 37.2 miles south of South Valley, NM (from South Valley, NM: bearing 188°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south of Jarales. The air here carries the scent of creosote and dust, a dry perfume that speaks of endurance under a boundless sky, a sky that can shift from the piercing blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset with breathtaking speed. Scrubby mesquite and hardy desert grasses cling to the ochre soil, their resilience a quiet testament to the tenacity of life in this arid expanse. The land itself seems to breathe, expanding and contracting with the subtle shifts of temperature, its contours softened by the ceaseless sculpting of wind and water over millennia. This place, Las Nutrias, has long been shaped by the forces of nature and human endeavor, its history intertwined with the flow of the Rio Grande, a lifeline through the arid landscape. For generations, the fertile ribbon along the river has supported agriculture, the careful cultivation of crops a dance with the capricious climate. Ranching has also left its indelible mark, the wide-open spaces fostering a spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land. While the echoes of past industries may have faded, the enduring character of Las Nutrias remains, a quiet strength found in its people and the stark, unyielding beauty of its surroundings.

About This Las Nutrias Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Las Nutrias, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.47673, -106.770581. 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 Las Nutrias and Socorro County.

Detailed location data for Las Nutrias includes the ZIP code (87575), telephone area code (505), county seat of Socorro County (Socorro), and school district assignment (Belen Consolidated 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 Las Nutrias is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.