San Antonio New Mexico Map

About San Antonio, New Mexico

San Antonio is a locality in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 113. The population density is 96.5 people per km². San Antonio is located at 33.9162°N, 106.8700°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP codes: 87832, 87008, 87701.

San Antonio occupies a stark, sun-drenched stretch of the high desert where the horizon is defined by the rugged silhouettes of the Chupadera Mountains. It lies 61.8 miles south of Los Lunas, NM (from Los Lunas, NM: bearing 187°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Socorro. The landscape is shaped by the persistent, winding path of Walnut Creek, which carves a modest vein of life through the arid plains. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the terrain shifts into the deep, ochre shadows of Red Canyon, offering a reprieve from the relentless clarity of the midday glare. When dusk descends, the light turns a bruised, singular gold, casting long, thin shadows that seem to hold the heat of the earth long after the sun has vanished. To the south, the protected expanse of Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge serves as a quiet sanctuary, grounding the region in a natural stillness that remains untouched by the frantic pace of larger hubs.

San Antonio retains a character forged by the steady intersection of Hispano and Anglo traditions, where the economy remains tethered to the rhythms of the land and the seasonal demands of the harvest. The proximity to the refuge invites a steady, observant stream of visitors, yet the daily life of San Antonio persists with a quiet, unforced gravity that favors endurance over display. While the nearest water can be found at Miera Tank, the true vitality of the area is measured by the resilience of those who cultivate the soil and maintain the modest, enduring structures that define the local architecture. Those who wander further afield might follow the Marsh Overlook Trail to gain a broader perspective of the valley, yet they always return to the unassuming dignity of the main road, where the scent of roasted green chile often signals the closing of a long summer day.

About This San Antonio Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of San Antonio, New Mexico. Coordinates: 33.916165, -106.870022. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for San Antonio includes the ZIP code (87832, 87008, 87701), telephone area code (575), county seat of Socorro County (Socorro), and school district assignment (Socorro Consolidated Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.