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Alcalde.

Its Census reference point is in Rio Grande Floodplain, within Arizona/New Mexico Plateau. La Villita lies about 1.1 miles north of Alcalde by reference-point distance.

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Capilla de San Antonio - Alcalde, NM — New Mexico
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Capilla de San Antonio - Alcalde, NM — New Mexico

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THE SETTINGRio Grande Floodplain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYRio Arriba County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Alcalde on the map

THE ALCALDE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Rio Grande Floodplain setting.

Alcalde CDP has 0.52 square miles of land in Rio Arriba County. Its Census reference point is in Rio Grande Floodplain, within Arizona/New Mexico Plateau.

Plains and mesa tops alternate with steep tableland edges in this transition between deserts, grasslands and forested mountains. Local relief changes sharply even within the broader plateau setting.

Regional context: Arizona/New Mexico Plateau ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Alcalde and Rio Arriba County

Alcalde is associated with Rio Arriba County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Rio Arriba County

Alcalde by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Alcalde, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.6 percentage points lower than the 0.6% recorded for Rio Arriba County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Alcalde CDP has 38% of the land area of nearby La Villita CDP (1.36 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Alcalde land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Alcalde’s place name from its government

Alcalde is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Alcalde address as city approval. Rio Arriba County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Rio Grande Floodplain setting

Rio Grande Floodplain belongs to Arizona/New Mexico Plateau. Is the acreage on a relatively level mesa top or below an escarpment, and how does its access connect to public roads?

03

Check the route, beyond La Villita

La Villita is 1.1 miles north of the Alcalde reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Alcalde resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ALCALDE

USGS National Map

Begin at 36.0854° N, 106.0575° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Alcalde ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Rio Arriba

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Rio Arriba ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Alcalde data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Rio Grande Floodplain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Arizona/New Mexico Plateau context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New Mexico landowner resources

New Mexico OSE GIS

Water-resource maps, geospatial data, and points-of-diversion tools.

NMED onsite wastewater

Septic program guidance, permit-research information, and agency contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Alcalde.

La Villita lies about 1.1 miles north of Alcalde by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Alcalde in context

NSEWLa Villita · 1.1 miles1Pueblito · 1.6 miles2Los Luceros · 2.3 miles3Chamita · 2.3 miles4Ohkay Owingeh · 2.8 miles5Hernandez · 3.9 miles6OUTER RING: 3.9 MILES
  1. 1
    La Villita1.1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Pueblito1.6 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Los Luceros2.3 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Chamita2.3 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Ohkay Owingeh2.8 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Hernandez3.9 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within New Mexico; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Alcalde
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Alcalde?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Rio Arriba County. Alcalde’s 0.52 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Alcalde property in Rio Grande Floodplain?+

No. Rio Grande Floodplain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Alcalde boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use La Villita as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.1 miles north of Alcalde’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Alcalde?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Alcalde.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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