Pecos New Mexico Map

About Pecos, New Mexico

Pecos is a locality in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,204. The population density is 249.0 people per km². Pecos is located at 35.5742°N, 105.6750°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87552.

Pecos rests in a landscape of subtle, sun-baked beauty, where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains begin their southward sprawl. It lies 16.7 miles east-south-east of Santa Fe, NM (from Santa Fe, NM: bearing 118°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east of Cañoncito. The land here is a study in dry grasses and hardy shrubs, punctuated by cottonwood trees that offer slender shade along the arroyos. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the high desert elevation, and the light, as it slants across the mesas in the late afternoon, paints the earth in hues of ochre and rose. Distant mesas, their edges softened by atmospheric haze, stand as silent sentinels to the horizon, and the occasional hawk, a dark speck against the vast blue, circles with an effortless grace. The history of Pecos is intrinsically tied to the ancient Pecos Pueblo, whose imposing ruins, a National Historical Park, stand as a powerful echo of centuries past. This place was a vital crossroads for Native American peoples and later for Spanish explorers and settlers, a fact reflected in the enduring cultural threads that still grace Pecos. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from the surrounding ranchlands and the ongoing legacy of agriculture, with fields of alfalfa and corn often sustained by the life-giving waters that flow from the mountains. The Pecos River itself, a ribbon of silver threading through the valley, is more than just a waterway; it’s a constant, murmuring presence, a gentle reminder of the enduring natural forces that have shaped this particular corner of New Mexico.

About This Pecos Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pecos, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.574203, -105.675016. 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 Pecos and San Miguel County.

Detailed location data for Pecos includes the ZIP code (87552), telephone area code (505), county seat of San Miguel County (Las Vegas), and school district assignment (Pecos Independent 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 Pecos is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.