Welcome to the Official web site for the City of Española !

On behalf of the City Council, Administration, and Staff, it is my sincere pleasure to welcome you and to invite you to let us know how we can be of service. Española is quickly becoming the City at the center of it all in Northern New Mexico. Rich in culture and history (Española was the first Capitol City in America), the City is also leading the way into the future on major issues including transportation, water planning, and more. Seated in the beautiful Española Valley between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Jemez Mountains, Española is a wonderful place to work, play, and to call home. Relax and enjoy your visit to our site, and let us know if we can be of help to you. We invite you to visit us and see just why there is so much to love about Española ! Joseph Maestas, Mayor For Direct Citizen Communications - please visit my blog

Latest News

• Water Trust Board approved a grant to the City of Espanola
  Publish Date: Apr-23-2008
• CITY AWARDED $500,000 CDBG GRANT
  Publish Date: Apr-09-2008
• City of Española Cuts Ribbon on Wastewater Treatment Plant
  Publish Date: Jan-19-2008
• Soup Kitchen/Holiday Food to Needy
  Publish Date: Jan-02-2008

Hundreds of Years of Traditions - The Jewel of Northern New Mexico

Our valley is rich in Tri-Culture history. The indigenous people, the Anasazi, built their cliff dwellings in the area nearly 1,150 years ago. First European contact was in 1598 with the Spanish expedition led by Don Juan de Onate. Anglo settlers arrived with the railroad in the late 19th century.

• Española is located in Northern Santa Fe County and Southern Rio Arriba County just north of Santa Fe between Los Alamos and Taos along US Highway 84 on the banks of the Rio Grande River near Santa Cruz Lake. Located twenty five (25) miles north of Santa Fe, 45 miles south of Taos and 25 miles east of Los Alamos.
• The area provides many recreation opportunities, including hiking, horseback riding, biking, whitewater rafting and kayaking. In Winter you can ski and snowboard at nearby Taos, Angel Fire, Santa Fe, and other ski areas. Cross-country skiing is also excellent. The area has a rich Indian heritage and many historical sites.
• Nearby sites include Anasazi sites at Bandelier National Monument and Puye Cliff Dwellings. A few hours away you will find Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde National Park. The region celebrates traditional Hispanic and Pueblo Indian cultures with fiestas held throughout the year. See our major events listing.
• Elevation: 5,595 feet
• Climate: Located in the Rio Grande Valley between two ranges of mountains surrounded by mesas, the area enjoys four distinct seasons with low humidity all year round. Average annual rainfall is 10 in; average annual snowfall is 14in. Average Temp - Jan: 40 - July: 80
• Mayor: Joseph Maestas, Office 505-747-6018