Cañon, NM
- Elevation
- 5,679 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Set along scenic Highway 4 in the Jemez Valley, Cañon is a small, peaceful community framed by striking red rock mesas. Living here means wide-open views, quiet starry nights, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the surrounding Santa Fe National Forest. Residents share local services with neighboring valley towns, including the Jemez Valley schools and community center, while having hot springs and hiking trails right up the road. For anyone looking for a relaxed, small-town lifestyle surrounded by northern New Mexico scenery, Cañon offers a cozy mountain retreat.
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