San Jose (Rio Arriba County), NM
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- 5,674 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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San Jose is a small, quiet community in northern New Mexico's Española Valley, located just outside Española near Ohkay Owingeh. Sitting along the US 84 and 285 corridor at around 5,850 feet in elevation, it offers a relaxed, semi-rural setting with classic high-desert views. It functions as a calm residential pocket where residents enjoy extra space and a slower pace while staying well connected to the rest of the valley.
Because San Jose is primarily residential, locals head into Española for groceries, dining, healthcare, and everyday shopping. Families are part of the Española Public Schools district, with older students attending Española Valley High School. For anyone considering a move, it provides a peaceful home base with a straightforward commute to regional employers in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and across Rio Arriba County.
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