Tierra Amarilla New Mexico Map
Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Tierra Amarilla, Rio Arriba County.
Interactive Map of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico
| City | Tierra Amarilla |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 36.700292 |
| Longitude | -106.549757 |
| Population | 429 |
| Density | 91.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Tierra Amarilla Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Tierra Amarilla is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Tierra Amarilla is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
