Sombrillo, NM

Sombrillo is a small, quiet community in the Española Valley, located about 25 miles north of Santa Fe. With only a couple hundred residents, it has a peaceful, spread-out atmosphere with custom homes, small family properties, and expansive mountain views. Living here gives you the calm pace of a rural village along Highway 84/285 and State Road 106, offering a straightforward daily commute to both Santa Fe and Los Alamos.

Families are served locally by Tony E. Quintana Elementary, which sits right in the community and teaches grades K through 6. Sombrillo sits directly alongside neighboring areas like Santa Cruz and Española, so grocery runs, local restaurants, and everyday services are only a quick drive down the road. For newcomers looking for open space, quiet surroundings, and traditional northern New Mexico character within easy reach of regional jobs, it is a practical and welcoming place to settle down.