Lindrith New Mexico Map

About Lindrith, New Mexico

Lindrith is a locality in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 111. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Lindrith is located at 36.3045°N, 107.0450°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87029.

Lindrith emerges from the high desert with a quiet resilience, a scattering of homes and businesses against a sweeping panorama of sagebrush and juniper. It lies 71.4 miles east-south-east of Farmington, NM (from Farmington, NM: bearing 114°T), and is situated 43.5 miles south of Dulce. The land itself is a study in muted tones, the ochre earth yielding to the pale green of hardy vegetation under a vast, often cloud-streaked sky. Distant mesas, their profiles softened by haze, guard the horizon, their ancient forms suggesting a stillness that permeates the air. The wind, a constant companion, whispers through the sparse grasses, carrying the scent of dust and piñon pine, and at dusk, the light spills across the landscape in long, golden shafts, transforming the ordinary into something luminous and profound. This quiet corner of Rio Arriba County has long been shaped by the land and the hardy souls who call it home. Historically, the region's fortunes have been tied to the earth, with ranching and grazing forming the backbone of its economy for generations, a tradition that continues to echo in the lives of its residents. The spirit of self-sufficiency, born of isolation and the demanding environment, is palpable in Lindrith, fostering a close-knit character where neighbors know and rely upon one another. While not a place of bustling commerce or grand landmarks, Lindrith possesses a distinctive charm, a testament to the enduring human connection to this rugged and beautiful terrain.

About This Lindrith Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lindrith, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.304462, -107.045042. 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 Lindrith and Rio Arriba County.

Detailed location data for Lindrith includes the ZIP code (87029), 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 Lindrith is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.