Medanales, NM
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- 5,843 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Medanales is a quiet rural community tucked along the Chama River in northern New Mexico’s Rio Arriba County. Situated off Route 84 about 15 minutes north of Española, this scenic valley offers roughly two hundred residents a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by cottonwoods and desert vistas. Local students attend Española Public Schools, including Española Valley High. For anyone thinking about relocating, Medanales provides wide-open spaces, historic adobe charm, and a relaxed pace within an easy drive of town.
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