Welcome to Paraje ...
Paraje is located in Cibola County<1>.
Paraje is 5,940 feet [1,811 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the elevation of Paraje is about 1¼ mile [or ~1¾ km] above sea level.
Time Zone: Paraje lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Paraje: 505
The ZIP code for Paraje: 87007<3>
Communities Also Named Paraje ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two New Mexico communities named Paraje: This one is located in Cibola County and the other is located in Socorro County.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Paraje.
Communities near Paraje ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Paraje.
- Encinal
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Laguna
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- North Acomita Village
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Acomita Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Acomita Village
- North Acomita Village is located in Cibola County
- West Village
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Village have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Village
- West Village is located in Cibola County
- Acomita Lake
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acomita Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acomita Lake
- Acomita Lake is located in Cibola County
- Paguate
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paguate have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paguate
- Paguate is located in Cibola County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paguate <4>
- San Fidel
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
- Mesita
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Seboyeta
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
- Acoma Pueblo
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Paraje. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Paraje.
We have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Paraje. See our Newspapers Page for Paraje.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Paraje ...
Looking for more information about Paraje? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Paraje, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Paraje.
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New Mexico's counties, including Cibola, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Paraje - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Paraje). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Paraje or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |