Ribera New Mexico Map

About Ribera, New Mexico

Ribera is a locality in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 162. The population density is 49.7 people per km². Ribera is located at 35.3737°N, 105.4486°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87560.

Ribera rests in a broad valley, a place where the high desert's ochre tones meet the sky with an assertive clarity. It lies 35.0 miles south-east of Santa Fe, NM (from Santa Fe, NM: bearing 128°T), and is situated 19.8 miles south-west of Las Vegas. The landscape here is one of subtle, sweeping curves, the land rising in gentle slopes toward distant mesas that hold the afternoon sun, their edges softened by a persistent haze. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant green even in drier seasons, line the shallow, meandering river, their branches a dark calligraphy against the pale blue. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, carrying the faint perfume of sagebrush and the dust of the road. Even the silence here feels substantial, punctuated only by the whisper of wind through the grasses and the occasional call of a hawk circling overhead. This valley has known human presence for centuries, a quiet crossroads where ancient routes once converged. The economy of Ribera has long been tied to the land, to the patient cultivation of crops sustained by the river's modest flow and the grazing of livestock on the surrounding high plains. Ranching traditions persist, a legacy passed down through generations, evident in the weathered fences and the sturdy, unpretentious buildings. For those who know Ribera, its character is found not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people, their connection to the vast, open skies, and the enduring rhythm of life dictated by the sun and seasons.

About This Ribera Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ribera, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.373655, -105.448623. 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 Ribera and San Miguel County.

Detailed location data for Ribera includes the ZIP code (87560), telephone area code (505), county seat of San Miguel County (Las Vegas), and school district assignment (West Las Vegas 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 Ribera is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.