Paradise Hills New Mexico Map
Paradise Hills, New Mexico — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Paradise Hills, Bernalillo County.
Interactive Map of Paradise Hills, New Mexico
| City | Paradise Hills |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 35.200598 |
| Longitude | -106.701139 |
| Population | 4,591 |
| Density | 1760.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Paradise Hills, New Mexico
Paradise Hills is a locality in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,591. The population density is 1760.1 people per km². Paradise Hills is located at 35.2006°N, 106.7011°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87114.
Paradise Hills unfolds as a tableau of ochre and sage, where the high desert plains begin their gentle, almost imperceptible, ascent towards the Sandia Mountains. It lies 3.1 miles south-west of Rio Rancho, NM (from Rio Rancho, NM: bearing 222°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-north-west of Albuquerque. The landscape is a study in muted tones, punctuated by the resilient green of creosote and the stark geometry of cholla cactus, their spines catching the fierce New Mexican sun. Washes, carved by infrequent but powerful rains, snake across the terrain, evidence of a land that yields grudgingly to the forces of erosion. The air itself possesses a dry, clean quality, carrying the faint, dusty scent of sun-baked earth and hardy desert flora, a constant reminder of the arid embrace of this place. The story of Paradise Hills is etched into its very contours, a narrative shaped by the arid climate and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. This is a locality that has historically drawn sustenance from the land, its economy once tethered to the hardy agricultural pursuits that could eke out an existence in this challenging environment. Though the agricultural roots remain, the character of Paradise Hills has evolved, embracing a more suburban feel as it has become a residential haven for those drawn to the expansive skies and the quiet dignity of the high desert. The presence of the Sandia Mountains, a constant, majestic backdrop, lends a sense of grandeur and offers a sanctuary for hikers and nature enthusiasts, a testament to the enduring allure of this corner of Bernalillo County.
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About This Paradise Hills Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Paradise Hills, New Mexico with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Paradise Hills and Bernalillo County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Paradise Hills is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Paradise Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
