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La Cienega, New Mexico
CDP
About La Cienega
La Cienega is a small unincorporated community in central New Mexico.
La Cienega holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 11.66 square miles.
📰 La Cienega News Today
- Power outage affects more than 2,000 La Cienega homes Santa Fe New Mexican · Jul 5
- La Cienega residents demand action after repeated power outages KOAT · Jul 17
- NM environment department providing free filters ahead of PFAS meetings in Santa Fe County Source New Mexico · Nov 11
- I-25 Northbound is closed at the (La Cienega) 271 Exit due to a crash investigation. Traffic is being diverted onto the frontage road. Allow for extra time on your commute this morning and please drive safely. instagram.com · Apr 10
- I-25 reopened after downed power lines just south of Santa Fe KOB 4 · Jul 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes La Cienega Unique
- The only place in America named La Cienega — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of New Mexico — one of 528 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in La Cienega
- Blue Heron — fine dining
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- El Rancho de las Golondrinas · Museum
- El Rancho de los Golondrinas · Museum
- Exhibit Hall · Museum
- Mountain Village · Attraction
- Plaza Salazar · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew Mexico
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area11.66 sq mi
Coordinates35.5794, -106.1131