Rio Arriba County Map, New Mexico
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Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County stretches from the Colorado border to the Jemez Mountains up in the northern reaches of New Mexico. This place is old. Really old. Spanish settlers came here in the 1500s. But the Pueblo people were here long before that.
The Rio Grande cuts through the landscape. They’re lifelines in this high desert country. The scenery is otherworldly. Ghost Ranch draws visitors from all over. It’s a geologist’s playground.
The county has a strong Hispanic and Native American heritage. You can feel it in the food, the art, the music. Espanola is the largest town and is known as the lowrider capital of the world.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Rio Arriba County |
| County Seat | Tierra Amarilla (official), Espanola (unofficial) |
| Population | Approximately 39,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Espanola, Tierra Amarilla, Chama, Dulce, Alcalde, Abiquiu |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 84, U.S. Route 285, New Mexico State Road 68 |
| FIPS Code | 35-039 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 5,896 square miles (5,858 sq mi land, 38 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Taos County (East), Mora County (Southeast), Santa Fe County (South), Los Alamos County (South), Sandoval County (South), San Juan County (West), Archuleta County, Colorado (North), Conejos County, Colorado (North) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 36.5143° N, 106.6912° W |
| Etymology | Spanish for “Upstream” of the river |
| Major Landmarks | Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu Lake, Echo Amphitheater, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad |
| Website | Rio Arriba County Website |
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