- Elevation, modelled
- 1,705 m
- Tallest summit within 19.5 miles
- Sierra Mosca3,603 m · 18.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- El Camino Real1.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:25local time
- Coordinates
- 35.9904, -106.0792
Espanola The Capital is a artwork in New Mexico, at a modelled 1,705 m. Sierra Mosca stands 3,603 m to the east-southeast, 18 miles off. The nearest named place is Truck in the Mountains, a artwork less than a tenth of a mile away. El Camino Real passes 1.5 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 19.5 miles of Espanola The Capital. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Mosca | ESE 107° | 3,603 m | 18.4 mi |
| Chicoma Mountain | W 274° | 3,517 m | 17.1 mi |
| Polvadera Peak | WNW 285° | 3,419 m | 18.8 mi |
| Caballo Mountain | W 261° | 3,200 m | 16.2 mi |
| Pajarito Mountain | WSW 249° | 3,176 m | 19.3 mi |
| Cerro Rubio | W 260° | 3,169 m | 18.3 mi |
| Shell Mountain | W 262° | 3,098 m | 18.5 mi |
| La Sotella | WNW 301° | 2,647 m | 13.3 mi |
- 1.5 mi off the El Camino RealNational
- 3.7 mi off the Puye Cliffs Scenic Byway
- 7.4 mi off the High Road to Taos
- 25.4 mi off the Historic Route 66National
Overlooks nearby
- Vista Grande Overlook · 21 mi
- Vista Grande Overlook Observation Site · 21 mi
- Aspen Vista Picnic Site · 21 mi
- Ski Santa Fe Overlook · 21 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Artworks
- Truck in the Mountains: 0.0 mi
- El Sembrador (The planter): 0.0 mi
- Animal Kingdom: 0.0 mi
- Plant Medicine Ceremony: 0.0 mi
- 100% New Mexico: 0.1 mi
Historic sites
- Española Valley Historical Marker: 0.1 mi
- Veterens Memorial: 0.2 mi
- Espanola Valley Historic Marker: 1.8 mi
- Ben Lujan Memorial Highway: 2.2 mi
- Yogi Bhajan Memorial Highway: 2.2 mi
Parks
- Valdez Park: 0.4 mi
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park: 0.5 mi
- Joe Romero Park: 1.4 mi
- OO Health and Education Faciliy: 3.7 mi
- Pueblo of San Juan Historical Marker: 4.4 mi
Peaks
- Black Mesa: 5.0 mi
- Chamita: 7.7 mi
- Cerro Roman: 7.8 mi
- Popawi: 8.1 mi
- Cerrito de la Baca: 9.4 mi
Museums: 31
- Bond House Museum: 0.2 mi
- San Ildefonso Pueblo Museum: 7.1 mi
- Poeh Cultural Center: 8.4 mi
- Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Center: 8.4 mi
- Hans Bethe House: 14.5 mi
Attractions: 23
- Bond House Historic Site: 0.2 mi
- Española: 0.3 mi
- Chimayo Trading Post Historic Site: 0.6 mi
- SJC: 7.6 mi
- Oratorio de San Buenaventura Historic Site: 8.2 mi
Gardens: 14
- White Rock Community Garden: 13.5 mi
- Memorial Rose Garden: 14.5 mi
- Railyard Community Garden: 22.6 mi
- Adam Gabriel Armijo Community Garden: 23.3 mi
- Wildlife Garden: 23.4 mi
Springs: 10
- Pine Spring: 11.8 mi
- Soda Springs: 13.7 mi
- Pajarito Springs: 14.5 mi
- Ancho Spring: 17.1 mi
- Doe Springs: 17.1 mi
Picnic sites: 7
- Northlake Picnic ground: 9.2 mi
- Ampitheater Picnic Area: 17.6 mi
- Cottonwood Picnic Area: 18.1 mi
- Ponderosa Picnic Area: 19.0 mi
- Camp May: 19.0 mi
Cliffs: 6
- Gates of Hell: 11.3 mi
- Black Mesa: 12.1 mi
- La Cuchilla de la Monjonera: 14.0 mi
- Water Canyon pour-off: 15.9 mi
- La Mesita: 16.1 mi
Waterfalls: 5
- Rio en Medio Falls: 16.9 mi
- Upper Frijoles Falls: 18.6 mi
- Lower Frijoles Falls: 18.8 mi
- Hyde Park Falls: 22.4 mi
- Quemado Falls: 23.9 mi
Nature reserves: 1
- New Mexico Wildlife Center: 3.2 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Buckman: 11.7 mi
Natural arches: 1
- Rendija Arch: 15.3 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Quartzite River Access: 24.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:09 | 18:43 | 19:16 |
| June solstice | 05:49 | 19:47 | 20:25 |
| September equinox | 06:53 | 18:29 | 19:03 |
| December solstice | 07:12 | 16:15 | 16:55 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 32 | 38 | 44 | 51 | 59 | 69 | 74 | 71 | 64 | 52 | 41 | 31 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Espanola, 1 mi away.
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