La Junta
in Rio Arriba County of New Mexico, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.211 and -105.917 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 12' 41" and W -105° 55' 1"
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: 03:28 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Denver
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:51 am and 4:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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

Delve into La Junta

La Junta in Rio Arriba County (New Mexico) is a city located in United States about 1,586 mi (or 2,553 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in La Junta is now 03:28 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Denver with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 5 airports closer to La Junta, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in United States is San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field in a distance of 85 mi (or 136 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United States is Chaco Culture in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Taos, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Mora and Tierra Amarilla. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 24%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

6°C (44 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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The Picacho, Dixon, New Mexico

Published: May 22, 2012
Length: 03:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Matt Ortega

View from the hillside -- The Picacho -- above Dixon, New Mexico. In the foreground is my great-grandparents' adobe my great-grandfather Juan N. Ortega (1901-1965) built with his uncle, Antonio,...


Dixon, New Mexico

Published: April 26, 2013
Length: 53:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bob Bresnik

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Dixon, New Mexico Acequia

Published: May 22, 2012
Length: 39:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Matt Ortega

The acequia that runs between my great-grandparents' adobe atop the hillside and my great-great grandfather's adobe at the base of the hill.


Rio Grande Gorge raft trip: Perfect Combination of New Mexico Scenery and Adventure

Published: May 27, 2014
Length: 24:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alan Lara

Exciting day at New Wave Water Rafting.


Canopy Raisin'

Published: March 27, 2012
Length: 49:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: papaloquelites

Talon de Gato Farm raises a canopy barn for produce processing and packing. Introducing Intern "The Hammer" Shane, with Poppy, Adam, and Steve. March 23rd 2012.


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Published: October 17, 2009
Length: 55:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jamesrossmorrison

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Grinding Red Chile in Apodaca, NM

Published: December 15, 2012
Length: 52:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: papaloquelites

Neighbor Clyde Griego mills Talon de Gato Farm's red chile pods on the belt driven hammer mill his father, Ernesto, installed in 1954. The belt is driven by an old Farmall tractor. Chile...


Mayordomo Michael Javalin Griego

Published: September 12, 2011
Length: 25:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Solstudios

Apodaca, New Mexico Michael "Javalin" Griego tells it like it is. In this colorful disscussion he talks about the joy, pain, obstacles and rewards of being a mayordomo in an acequia. The mayordomo...


Michael's Mini Mart Time Lapse

Published: December 31, 2009
Length: 12:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sean Cridland

Michael's Mini Mart is just about the busiest little store in Northern New Mexico. But we still have time for you. Come visit! On the road between Taos and Espanola, in Velarde.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Dixon, New Mexico

Dixon is an unincorporated village located in Rio Arriba County in the U.S. state of New Mexico, on NM Highway 75, just east of NM Highway 68 in the north-central part of the state, at Latitude 36.20 & Longitude -105.89. The elevation of Dixon is 6028 feet (1837 meters) above sea level . It is on the banks of the Embudo River, a tributary of the Rio Grande, which it flows into two miles (3.2 km) downstream from Dixon.

Located at 36.1986, -105.889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in New Mexico, Populated places in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, Unincorporated communities in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

KLDK-LP

KLDK is a low-power radio station ("96.5 on your FM dial") located in Dixon, New Mexico. KLDK is run entirely by a volunteer staff and is funded primarily through fund-raisers. KLDK's license is held by the Embudo Valley Library. On December 20, 2005, KLDK completed its first year of broadcasting. KLDK features a wide variety of Spanish and Anglo programming.

Located at 36.208, -105.901 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in New Mexico, Low-power FM radio stations in New Mexico

Embudo, New Mexico

Embudo (also Embudo Station) is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. It is on NM State Road 68. The Embudo Station is located 2.9 miles south of the intersection of NM State Road 75, near where the Embudo River flows into the Rio Grande. The name "Embudo", meaning "funnel" in Spanish, was given to the area by early Spanish settlers because the spot where the Rio Embudo flowed between two distinctive cone shaped hills reminded them of a funnel.

Located at 36.2131, -105.925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, Unincorporated communities in New Mexico, Unincorporated communities in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

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