Algodones, New Mexico
Algodones is a community of 1,479 people in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Why visit Algodones
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Algodones
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About Algodones
Algodones (English: Cotton or Cottons) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Algodones had a population of 720. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Algodones, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
History
Near the town of Algodones lies a narrow pass known as La Angostura. The pass was important for trade along the Camino Real, and was the site of fortifications dating from the early 17th century to control movement along the road. The village of Algodones developed in the 18th century during continuing efforts by the Spanish settlers to control the nearby Rio Grande river fords and passes through the valley.
From the History section of Algodones, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries10
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School
School · 3.8 mi
711 Main Road, San Felipe Pueblo
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
School · 5.9 mi
4321 Fulcrum Way Ne Suite A, Rio Rancho
Map of Algodones
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 22°F | 0.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 25°F | 0.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 33°F | 0.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 39°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 48°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 58°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 64°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 62°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 54°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 41°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 29°F | 0.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 23°F | 0.5 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jemez Dam (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sandoval County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-26: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-05-04: Wildfires, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Mudflows, And Debris Flows (Fire)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-15: El Cajete Fire (Fire)
- 2014-10-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Santa Ana Pueblo 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Placitas 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Rio Rancho 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- North Valley 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Albuquerque 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- South Valley 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Santa Fe 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Los Alamos 38 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Los Lunas 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Española 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- El Camino Real, Algodones New Mexico, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Algodones, NM, View E Across Old Route 66, 2010 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Algodones, NM, View S El Camino Real, Old Route 66 and Pan American Central Highway, 2010 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Santa Ana Member of the Ceja Formation, Kent G. Budge, CC0
- Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, old Route 66, 2010 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS018-E-29544 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-171863 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-171864 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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