Española, New Mexico
Española is a city of 10,473 people in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, founded in 1880.
Why visit Española
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Dreamcatcher 10, Bond House Museum and Frank Bond House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 16°F.
Weather in Española
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Española
Española is a city primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. A portion of the central and eastern section of the city is in Santa Fe County. Founded as a railroad village, it was named Española, with a post office established in 1881, and officially incorporated in 1925. It has been called the first capital city in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article Española, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Espanola's Main Street Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
500 Paseo de Onate, Espanola
Museums and landmarks18
Frank Bond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
House in Española, New Mexico
Ohkay Owingeh
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States
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Rio Grande Bridge at San Juan Pueblo
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Bridge in New Mexico, United States
San Gabriel de Yungue-Ouinge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Spanish capital of Santa Fe de Nuevo México territory (1598-1610)
Santa Clara Pueblo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Federally recognized Native American Nation
Chimayo Trading Post and E.D. Trujillo House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Bond House Historic Site
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
706 Bond Street, Espanola
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail - Ohkay Owingeh Branch - Rio Arriba County
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
OO Health and Education Faciliy
Park · 2.6 mi
831 Roadrunner Drive, Ohkay Owingeh
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
Park · 1.0 mi
805 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Road, Espanola
Restaurants and cafes38
La Fonda del Sol
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
233 North Paseo de Oñate, Espanola
Jo-Ji's Sushi & Teppan Grill
Restaurant · Asian · 0.8 mi
1508 North Riverside Drive, Española
Saints & Sinners
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
503 Riverside Drive, Espanola
26 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship16
La Iglesia de Santa Cruz and Site of the Plaza of Santa Cruz de la Canada
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Santa Clara Pueblo Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.7 mi
103 Kee Street, Santa Clara Pueblo
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries28
La Tierra Montessori School of The Arts And Sciences
School · 2.7 mi
659 Roadrunner Rd, Ohkay Owingeh
Healthcare6
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1420 Calle de la Merced, Espanola
Presbyterian Espanola Sleep Disorders Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1010 Spruce Street, Espanola
Map of Española
132 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 16°F | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 21°F | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 26°F | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 33°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 78°F | 40°F | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 49°F | 0.6 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 57°F | 1.6 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 54°F | 1.6 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 46°F | 1.1 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 34°F | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 23°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 16°F | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Espanola (1 mi away), rain and snow from Espanola 1.1 Se, 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
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, 2 miles away.
- Cuartelez 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- San Jose 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Santa Clara Pueblo 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Ohkay Owingeh 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- La Mesilla 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- La Puebla 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Hernandez 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Chamita 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- El Duende 6 mi northwest, about 9 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
- City of Espanola - Industrial park view (2012), Rr0044, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SantaClaraNM, US gov, Public domain
- San Juan Bautista Church at Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Davidhc9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bond House Espanola 1, JerryFriedman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RioGrandeBridgeSanJuanPueblo, UltraSparky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Behind CVS (8733370271), Mike Lewinski from Tres Piedras, NM, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Espanola, New Mexico (101307505), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tobacco Shop (31363890418), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Chimayó Trading Post (43424970400), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Chimayó Trading Post (45237447321), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Hair Depot (31363902268), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Abandoned building (44327223255), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Abandoned building (45237457151), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Española doors (45237441751), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Española doors (44327239135), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Abandoned building (44327219065), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Abandoned buildings (44327205115), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Graffiti (44515398704), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Chimayó Trading Post (44515462454), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Another Man's Treasure Thrift Store (44327282855), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Calle Alamosa (43424965380), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- E.D. Chimayo Trading Post and Trujillo House (44327230125), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Daydreamer Tattoo (44515406654), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Chimayo Trading Post (44327245855), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Chimayo Trading Post (30298520667), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- E.D. Chimayo Trading Post and Trujillo House (43424948940), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- E.D. Chimayo Trading Post and Trujillo House (30298526137), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Abandoned buildings (43424947060), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Abandoned buildings (31363919958), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Willie's Pool Hall (44327277335), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- E.D. Chimayo Trading Post and Trujillo House (44515400924), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Daydreamer Tattoo (44327210955), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Chimayó Trading Post (45237460961), psyberartist, CC BY 2.0
- Espanola, NM, View S Riverside Dr. from Chimayo Trading Post, 2010 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chimayo Trading Post East Facade, Archinia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zenodoxus canescens female2, JerryFriedman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zenodoxus canescens female1, JerryFriedman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Copestylum haagei, JerryFriedman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chimayo Trading Post southwest facade, Archinia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chimayo Trading Post South Facade, Archinia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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