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Ristras at Rancho de Chimayo
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Reservoir Ditch behind Rancho de Chimayo · Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Chimayo, New Mexico

Chimayo is a community of 2,390 people in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

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Population2,390 -9.5% since 2019
CountyRio Arriba County
Elevation6,073 ft 1,851 m
Land area7.7 sq mi
ZIP code87522
Nearest airportOhkay Owingeh Airport (ESO) 6 mi

Why visit Chimayo

Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Chimayo Historical Marker and Santuario de Chimayo Historical Marker.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 16°F.

About Chimayo

Chimayo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The name is derived from a Tewa name for a local landmark, the hill of Tsímáyôe, meaning "good flaking stone" (i.e., obsidian of superior quality. The town is unincorporated and includes many neighborhoods, called plazas or placitas, each with its own name, including El Potrero de Chimayó (the plaza near Chimayo's communal pasture) and the Plaza del Cerro (plaza by the hill). The cluster of plazas called Chimayo lies near Santa Cruz, approximately 25 miles north of Santa Fe.

From the Wikipedia article Chimayo, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks6

Chimayo Apple Shed

Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi

828-830 Route 76, Chimayo

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Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi

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Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi

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Descanso

Monument and historic site

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Hacienda del Chimayo

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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Oratorio de San Buenaventura Historic Site

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Chimayo Historical Marker

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Santuario de Chimayo Historical Marker

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Northlake Picnic ground

Park · 2.2 mi

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Restaurants and cafes1

Rancho de Chimayo

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi

300 Juan Medina Road, Chimayo

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Where to stay1

Northlake Campground

Campground · 2.3 mi

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Churches and places of worship11

Schools, colleges and libraries5

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Map of Chimayo

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 0.5 in of rainFebruary: 0.5 in of rainMarch: 0.5 in of rainApril: 0.6 in of rainMay: 0.8 in of rainJune: 0.6 in of rainJuly: 1.6 in of rainAugust: 1.6 in of rainSeptember: 1.1 in of rainOctober: 1.4 in of rainNovember: 0.8 in of rainDecember: 0.7 in of rainJanuary: 48°FFebruary: 55°FMarch: 62°FApril: 70°FMay: 78°FJune: 89°FJuly: 91°FAugust: 88°FSeptember: 82°FOctober: 70°FNovember: 59°FDecember: 47°FJanuary: 16°FFebruary: 21°FMarch: 26°FApril: 33°FMay: 40°FJune: 49°FJuly: 57°FAugust: 54°FSeptember: 46°FOctober: 34°FNovember: 23°FDecember: 16°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan48°F16°F0.5 in
Feb55°F21°F0.5 in
Mar62°F26°F0.5 in
Apr70°F33°F0.6 in
May78°F40°F0.8 in
Jun89°F49°F0.6 in
Jul91°F57°F1.6 in
Aug88°F54°F1.6 in
Sep82°F46°F1.1 in
Oct70°F34°F1.4 in
Nov59°F23°F0.8 in
Dec47°F16°F0.7 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Espanola (6 mi away), rain and snow from Espanola 1.1 Se, NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$56,484median household income
$227,500median home value
$873median monthly rent
48.8median age
9.0%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
77.8%of homes are owner-occupied
32.2 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1822%18 to 3418%35 to 6442%65 and over17%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Rio Arriba County has had 13 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)
  • 2014-10-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Ohkay Owingeh Airport (ESO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.

  • La Puebla 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
  • Cuartelez 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
  • Española 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
  • Los Alamos 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
  • Santa Fe 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
  • Cañoncito 33 mi south, about 52 min by car
  • Arroyo Seco 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
  • Angel Fire 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Las Vegas 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Algodones 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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