La Plata, NM
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- 5,787 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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Tucked into the scenic La Plata River valley in northwestern New Mexico, La Plata offers a quiet, rural lifestyle just minutes from the Colorado border. Residents enjoy open skies, pastoral views, and plenty of elbow room while staying closely connected to neighboring Farmington for jobs, shopping, and public schools. State Highway 170 makes getting around easy, whether you are heading south to Farmington for everyday conveniences or driving north into Colorado for weekend mountain trips. If you want peaceful country living without being too far from town amenities, this San Juan County community is a great place to settle down.
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