Chama
in Rio Arriba County of New Mexico, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.903 and -106.579 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 54' 11" and W -106° 34' 46"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:18 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Denver
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:03 am and 4:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Chama

Chama in Rio Arriba County (New Mexico) with it's 1,004 inhabitants is located in United States about 1,609 mi (or 2,590 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Chama is now 10:18 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Denver with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Chama, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field in a distance of 54 mi (or 87 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United States is Mesa Verde National Park in a distance of 57 mi (or 92 km), North-West. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 35 mi (or 56 km). away. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tierra Amarilla, Pagosa Springs, Conejos, Del Norte and Alamosa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 33%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Tuesday, 3rd of December 2024

9°C (49 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

9°C (48 °F)
1°C (33 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

8°C (47 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Gandy Dancer Inn Bed & Breakfast

Address
0,2 mi
299 Maple Ave
87520 Chama
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


CHAMA RIVER BEND LODGE

Address
2,1 mi
2625 US 84/64
87520 Chama
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Elkhorn Lodge Chama

Address
2,3 mi
2663 S HWY 84
87520 Chama
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Chama, New Mexico n Cumbres and Toltec Steam Train

Published: May 10, 2011
Length: 10:18 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Tork006

Beautiful Chama New Mexico. This cute little hidden town is the setting for the Cumbres & Toltec Steam Train, the sister city to Antonito, Colorado where famous Steam Train takes you to the...


C&TS Freight Departs Chama

Published: September 08, 2007
Length: 21:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ROWExplorer

This was shot in the Chama, NM yards as a freight special heads out on the line. Sept 1996.


Chama, NM Train Ride

Published: July 25, 2014
Length: 39:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mart322

A snippet of our train ride today.


Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: Rio Chama Crossing: June 2012

Published: September 23, 2012
Length: 52:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: John Horvath

North of the Chama, NM, yards, MP 343.6, is a beautiful 2 span truss bridge used by the C&TS RR crossing the Chama River. River and bridge are behind the Rio Chama RV Park. I love the Rio...


Triple Header from Chama to Cumbres #7

Published: December 11, 2007
Length: 19:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: centerprairie

To the Top of the World!! Three Narrow Gage Steam Engines team up to pull the grade to Cumbres Pass, Runs from Chama, New Mexico to Antinito, Colorado.


Cumbres & Toltec Railyard in Chama, New Mexico

Published: October 23, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Cline

On kind of the spur of the moment, my friend, Robert, and I ended up at the Cumbres & Toltec Railyards in Chama and decided to shoot some photos. I was wearing a GoPro video camera mounted...


Cumbres & Toletec RR, Chama, NM, End of a days' trip.

Published: July 28, 2009
Length: 15:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mcdeo1996ster

7/25/09, the 484 has made the trip from Antonito, CO to Chama, NM. This is the yard crew getting the train ready for the next day. From about 4pm to around 5:15pm or so. They have to spot...


Triple Header from Chama to Cumbres #3

Published: December 05, 2007
Length: 02:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: centerprairie

Three Narrow Gage Steam Engines team up with Great Sounds and Great Action, Runs from Chama, New Mexico to Antinito, Colorado.


Cumbres and Toltec double header leaving Chama, NM on October 8, 2011 after a rare fall snow

Published: October 08, 2011
Length: 42:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JoeKanocz

Double header steam powered train leaves Chama, NM on October 8, 2011 after a rare fall snowfall. For more information visit cumbrestoltec.com.


Loco 487 1st Trip 2010

Published: July 29, 2010
Length: 17:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CumbresToltec

Cumbres & Toltec Locomotive 487 First Trip Of 2010.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Chama, New Mexico

Chama is a village in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,199 at the 2000 census. It is a small village, but tourism is starting to help the town's economy.

Located at 36.8947, -106.584 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, Villages in New Mexico, Populated places in New Mexico with Hispanic majority populations, Railway stations in New Mexico

Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TS) is a narrow gauge heritage railroad running between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado. It runs over the 10,015 ft Cumbres Pass. The track was originally laid in 1880 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. In 1970 the C&TS began to take tourists on six-hour trips between the two towns, using steam locomotives. As Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension, the railway was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Located at 36.9, -106.583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
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KZRM

KZRM is a radio station broadcasting a Country music & Northern New Mexico Music music format. Licensed to Chama, New Mexico, USA. The station is currently owned by Chama Broadcasting Corp.

Located at 36.8989, -106.602 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in New Mexico, Radio stations established in 1950


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Chama Crossing, Chama