Regina New Mexico Map

About Regina, New Mexico

Regina is a locality in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 31. The population density is 1.8 people per km². Regina is located at 36.1842°N, 106.9567°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 87046.

Regina rests beneath a sky that seems to stretch forever, a vast, pale canvas over high desert plains where the earth itself feels ancient. It lies 41.7 miles west-northwest of Los Alamos, NM (from Los Alamos, NM: bearing 300°T), and is situated 50.7 miles west-northwest of Española. The landscape here is a study in muted tones: ochre earth, sagebrush gray, and the distant, hazy blue of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that stand as silent sentinels to the east. Ponderosa pines cling to the higher slopes, a darker green against the pale scrub, and the air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, dry scent that hints at the coming day's heat. Even the dry arroyos, etched into the land like forgotten veins, possess a stark beauty, promising a sudden, torrential rush of water after the infrequent but dramatic desert rains. The story of Regina is etched in layers, a quiet narrative of Pueblo and Hispano peoples who first understood this land, followed by Anglo settlers drawn by the promise of open space and a different way of life. For generations, the economy here has ebbed and flowed with the seasons and the land's bounty, most notably with the vibrant chile harvest that paints the late summer air with its spicy perfume and draws a steady stream of visitors. The Rio Grande, a lifeblood threading north to south across the wider region, influences the very character of this place, its presence a constant, though often unseen, force. Regina feels like a place where time moves to its own cadence, a slow, deliberate beat that allows for contemplation and a deep appreciation of the stark, enduring beauty that surrounds it.

About This Regina Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Regina, New Mexico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.184186, -106.956708. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Regina and Sandoval County.

Detailed location data for Regina includes the ZIP code (87046), telephone area code (505), county seat of Sandoval County (Bernalillo), and school district assignment (Cuba Independent Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Regina is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.