Aztec, New Mexico
Aztec is a city of 6,150 people in San Juan County, New Mexico, founded in 1887.
Why visit Aztec
Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Aztec Ruins National Monument and American Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Aztec
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Aztec
Aztec is a city in and the county seat of San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. The city population was 6,126 as of the 2022 population estimate. The Aztec Ruins National Monument is located in Aztec.
From the Wikipedia article Aztec, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks39
Aztec Ruins National Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
National monument in New Mexico, United States
American Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building in Aztec, New Mexico, USA
Austin-McDonald House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Aztec, United States of America
Aztec Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Aztec, New Mexico
Aztec Motor Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Commercial building in Aztec, New Mexico
Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Entrance to Aztec Ruins National Monument, New Mexico
Building at 202 Park Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in Aztec, New Mexico
Building at 500 White Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Aztec, New Mexico
Church Avenue-Lovers Lane Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Aztec, New Mexico
D.C. Ball House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
House in Aztec, New Mexico
Daws-Keys House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
House in Aztec, New Mexico
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Railway station in Aztec, New Mexico
27 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes18
Badlands Burgers & Brews
Restaurant · Burger · 1.4 mi
122 N Main Ave, Aztec
Su-Mo Closed,Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Durango Joes Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
1411 West Aztec Boulevard, Aztec
Mo-Fr 05:30-18:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00
Rubia’s Fine Mexican Dining
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
116 South Main Avenue, Aztec
Su-Mo Closed; Tu-Sa 08:00-20:00
San Juan BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.4 mi
West Aztec Boulevard, Aztec
Tuanjai Thai Noodle
Restaurant · Thai · 1.4 mi
104 South Main Avenue, Aztec
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 2.4 mi
1425 West Aztec Boulevard, Aztec
Su-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
101 Aztec Boulevard Northeast, Aztec
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship18
Aztec United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.4 mi
123 East Chaco Street, Aztec
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Aztec Municipal School District Maintenance Department & District Warehouse
School · 1.1 mi
Healthcare3
San Juan Health Partners Family Medicine - Aztec
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
120 Llano Street, Aztec
Map of Aztec
123 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 17°F | 0.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 22°F | 0.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 27°F | 0.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 33°F | 0.7 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 80°F | 41°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 50°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 58°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 57°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 36°F | 0.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 25°F | 0.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 18°F | 0.7 in | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Aztec Ruins Nm Hcn (2 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
San Juan County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-26: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-06-20: South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, And Flooding (Fire)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-18: Blanco (Cr 4901) Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Center Point 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Bloomfield 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- South River 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Spencerville 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Farmington 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Ignacio 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Durango 31 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Bayfield 36 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Mancos 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Cortez 50 mi northwest, 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aztec Public Library New Mexico, AllenS, Public domain
- D. C. Ball House Aztec NM, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Aztec New Mexico, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Statues at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Aztec New Mexico, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec Motor Company Building - Aztec New Mexico, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Hotel - Aztec New Mexico, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aztec New Mexico City Hall, AllenS, Public domain
- Aztec Ruins - Reconstructed Kiva, SkybirdForever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aztec Ruins - Tri-wall structure, SkybirdForever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aztec Ruins - Inside Reconstructed Kiva, SkybirdForever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aztec Ruins - "Watch your head!", SkybirdForever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aztec Ruins National Monument, xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0
- Aztec Ruins - Keyhole Door, SkybirdForever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aztec Ruins - Western Walls, SkybirdForever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aztec Ruins National Monument - Aztec, New Mexico, SkybirdForever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aztec Ruins National Monument - 54150590870, xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0
- Aztec Ruins National Monument - 54149283072, xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0
- Aztec Ruins National Monument - 54150129891, xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0
- Aztec Ruins National Monument - 54150423208, xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0
- Aztec Ruins October 2022 001, King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec Ruins National Monument Great Kiva, Ekotyk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec Ruins October 2022 HDR 4, King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec Ruins National Monument - 54150457539, xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0
- Aztec Ruins October 2022 HDR 3, King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec Ruins October 2022 HDR 1, King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec Ruins National Monument - 54150423458, xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0
- Aztec Ruins October 2022 HDR 2, King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kiva, Aztec Ruins, NM, jaime M. Garmendia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec Ruins October 2022 002, King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec ruins national monument 20030922 100357 1.1504x1000, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aztec Ruins Administration Building--Museum, MPSharwood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- D^RGW 483 at Aztec NM June 23 1967xRP - Flickr - drewj1946, Drew Jacksich from San Jose, CA, The Republic of California, CC BY 2.0
- Engleman-Thomas Building Aztec NM, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aztec NM Main Street, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sherman House Aztec NM, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building at 500 White Avenue, Craig Talbert, CC BY 4.0
- Daws-Keys House, Craig Talbert, CC BY 4.0
- Building at 202 Park Avenue, Craig Talbert, CC BY 4.0
- Murder-shower, Maekju, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS038-E-1234 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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