Paraje New Mexico Map

About Paraje, New Mexico

Paraje is a locality in Cibola County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,333. The population density is 97.3 people per km². Paraje is located at 35.0553°N, 107.4756°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87007.

Paraje breathes a quiet expanse under a sky that stretches, vast and indifferent, across the high desert plains. It lies 45.2 miles west of South Valley, NM (from South Valley, NM: bearing 274°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east of Skyline-Ganipa. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, ochre and rust bleeding into the pale blue of the heavens, punctuated by the stark, sculptural forms of piñon and juniper clinging tenaciously to the gentle undulations of the terrain. A fine, persistent dust, the color of ancient bone, softens the edges of everything, lending a dreamy haze to the distant mesas that rise like slumbering giants on the horizon. The air, when it moves, carries the dry, clean scent of sagebrush and sun-baked earth, a fragrance as old as the wind itself. The history of Paraje is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who have coaxed life from this arid soil. Once a vital stop along a historic trail, its economy now finds its footing in the quiet hum of ranching and the occasional passing traveler. The landscape itself has witnessed the passage of time, from ancient peoples who understood its subtle language to the pioneers who sought new beginnings, their stories whispered on the wind. There are no grand universities or bustling marketplaces here; the rhythm of life in Paraje is dictated by the sun's arc and the changing seasons, a deliberate unhurriedness that feels both timeless and deeply rooted.

About This Paraje Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Paraje, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.05532, -107.475604. 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 Paraje and Cibola County.

Detailed location data for Paraje includes the ZIP code (87007), telephone area code (505), county seat of Cibola County (Grants), and school district assignment (Grants-Cibola County 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 Paraje is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.