Moriarty New Mexico Map

About Moriarty, New Mexico

Moriarty is a locality in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,102. The population density is 115.5 people per km². Moriarty is located at 34.9900°N, 106.0492°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87035.

Moriarty sprawls beneath a vast New Mexico sky, a place where the earth breathes dust and scrub. It lies 34.7 miles east of Albuquerque, NM (from Albuquerque, NM: bearing 101°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east-south-east of Edgewood. The land here is a study in muted ochres and sage greens, a terrain that rolls with a quiet, insistent power towards the distant, hazy blue of the Manzano Mountains. Sunlight, when it deigns to break through the often-pale sky, seems to possess a singular, almost brittle clarity, illuminating the sparse, resilient vegetation that clings to the arid soil. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, wild perfume of juniper and the ever-present whisper of wind that seems to carry the secrets of this wide-open country. The story of Moriarty is etched into the very bones of this landscape, a narrative of pioneers and railroads and the enduring spirit of those who sought a life in this rugged expanse. Once a vital hub for the Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Pacific Railway, its economy, though now more diversified, still carries the echoes of that bygone era of steam and industry. Ranching and agriculture, hardy endeavors in this challenging climate, continue to define the local character, with cattle grazing on the open range and fields of alfalfa shimmering under the relentless sun. The modest buildings of Moriarty, some bearing the patina of age, stand as quiet testaments to generations who have carved their existence from this often unforgiving, yet undeniably beautiful, corner of the world.

About This Moriarty Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moriarty, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.99005, -106.049189. 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 Moriarty and Torrance County.

Detailed location data for Moriarty includes the ZIP code (87035), telephone area code (505), county seat of Torrance County (Estancia), and school district assignment (Moriarty 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 Moriarty is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.