Tierra Amarilla New Mexico Map

About Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico

Tierra Amarilla is a locality in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 429. The population density is 91.5 people per km². Tierra Amarilla is located at 36.7003°N, 106.5498°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87575.

Tierra Amarilla unfolds across high desert plains, where the earth itself carries the hue of its name, a warm, ochre dust that clings to the sparse piñon and juniper. It lies 77.9 miles north-north-west of Santa Fe, NM (from Santa Fe, NM: bearing 334°T), and is situated 14.1 miles south of Chama. The air here, thin and crisp, carries the scent of dry grass and distant pine, a fragrance sharpened by the wide, indifferent sky. Rolling hills, ochre and sage, stretch towards the horizon, their contours softened by the vastness of the landscape, and the light at dusk paints them in deepening shades of rose and violet. The Rio Chama, a ribbon of silver, threads its way through this arid expanse, its banks a stark contrast of verdant life against the surrounding dryness. The history of Tierra Amarilla is deeply etched into the land, a narrative of Spanish land grants, cattle ranching, and the enduring spirit of its people. This place, once a vital hub for ranchers and farmers, now feels the quiet hum of a local economy still tied to the land, with agriculture and ranching forming its backbone. The echoes of a rich cultural heritage, a blend of Hispano and Native American traditions, resonate in the distinctive architecture and the strong sense of community that defines Tierra Amarilla. It’s a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather a living presence, felt in the weathered adobe walls and the enduring customs passed down through generations.

About This Tierra Amarilla Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.700292, -106.549757. 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 Tierra Amarilla and Rio Arriba County.

Detailed location data for Tierra Amarilla includes the ZIP code (87575), telephone area code (505), county seat of Rio Arriba County (Tierra Amarilla), and school district assignment (Chama Valley 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 Tierra Amarilla is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.