Northeast New Mexico

• Northeast NM

  Capulin

  Tiny Capulin, New Mexico (pop. 61, elev. 6,824 ft) sits in the high-desert northeast beside the dramatic cinder cone of Capulin Volcano National Monument, a gateway to dark skies, volcanic trails, and stargazing events.
• Northeast NM

  Clayton

  Clayton is a small town in the high plains of northeast New Mexico, serving as the county seat of Union County with a population of 2,643 as of the 2020 census and an elevation of 4,967 feet.
• Northeast NM

  Encino

  Encino is a tiny village in Torrance County in central New Mexico, part of the Albuquerque metropolitan area, known for its quiet high-desert setting along historic routes.
• Northeast NM

  Raton

  Raton sits at the base of Raton Pass in New Mexico’s northeast corner, a historic railroad and ranching hub offering mountain scenery, Santa Fe Trail heritage, and easy access to outdoor recreation at nearby state parks.
• Northeast NM

  Tucumcari

  Tucumcari sits on historic Route 66 in eastern New Mexico’s high desert, a small city of about 5,278 residents that grew from a 1901 railroad camp into a classic roadside stop.