Population156,907 (2025 est.)
A Capital City With Deep Place Memory
Santa Fe County, New MexicoSanta Fe anchors its namesake county beneath the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with a history that reaches beyond Spanish settlement to Indigenous Oga Pogeh. The Palace of the Governors provides a recognizable civic landmark, while county history adds a separate administrative timeline to the city’s long story. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 156,907 residents in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, on July 1, 2025.
Santa Fe County at a Glance
Population156,907 (2025 est.)
County SeatSanta Fe
Largest CitySanta Fe
Established1852 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water1,911 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Spanish Santa Fe developed as a capital in 1609–1610, within a place already known through Indigenous history as Oga Pogeh. The Palace of the Governors remains a central reference in the city's historical account. County administration has its own chronology, including Mexican-era organization and the creation of a United States territorial county in 1852. Keeping these timelines distinct helps prevent a civic founding date from obscuring the much longer history of people and place in the region.
Begin with historical interpretation that includes Indigenous and later capital-city histories together. The Palace of the Governors is a useful reference point, but no single building represents the whole county. Use current visitor information to select specific destinations in and beyond Santa Fe, and keep municipal and county boundaries distinct when planning. The Sangre de Cristo setting provides a geographic frame for a visit that gives equal attention to landscape and community history.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
Santa Fe anchors its namesake county beneath the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with a history that reaches beyond Spanish settlement to Indigenous Oga Pogeh.
The Local Story
Spanish Santa Fe developed as a capital in 1609–1610, within a place already known through Indigenous history as Oga Pogeh.
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Begin with historical interpretation that includes Indigenous and later capital-city histories together. The Palace of the Governors is a useful reference point, but no single building represents the whole county.
Explore a capital landscape with respect for its deeper stories.
A Closer Look
Santa Fe County
Places and perspectives from Santa Fe County
Santa Fe County headlines via Google News
Statewide law enforcement training revamp seeks to reduce New Mexico's risk - Santa Fe New Mexican
Statewide law enforcement training revamp seeks to reduce New Mexico's risk Santa Fe New Mexican
Read the Story Oct 19, 2026 • 2 min read
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Statewide law enforcement training revamp seeks to reduce New Mexico's risk - Santa Fe New Mexican
Statewide law enforcement training revamp seeks to reduce New Mexico's risk Santa Fe New Mexican
Oct 19, 2026 • 2 min read
Expanded early voting opened Saturday. See where you can vote - Santa Fe New Mexican
Expanded early voting opened Saturday. See where you can vote Santa Fe New Mexican
Oct 18, 2026 • 2 min read
ICE raids at Santa Fe construction sites result in arrests and community concerns - KOAT
ICE raids at Santa Fe construction sites result in arrests and community concerns KOAT
Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
Santa Fe area judges standing for retention or unopposed election - Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe area judges standing for retention or unopposed election Santa Fe New Mexican
Oct 10, 2026 • 2 min read
New Mexico Democrats, Republicans differ on what early voting numbers mean - Santa Fe New Mexican
New Mexico Democrats, Republicans differ on what early voting numbers mean Santa Fe New Mexican
Oct 9, 2026 • 2 min read
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Government
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Tony Quintana Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-06. 18670 US 84/285, ESPANOLA, NM 87532. 505-753-3213.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy – Other; grades KG-12. 110 STATE HWY 344, EDGEWOOD, NM 87015. 505-431-3822.
Mccurdy Charter School – Other; grades KG-12. 515 CALLE ARBOLERA, ESPANOLA, NM 87532. 505-692-6090.
Monte Del Sol Charter – High; grades 07-12. 4157 WALKING RAIN RD, SANTA FE, NM 87507. 505-982-5225.
South Mountain Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-05. 577 STATE RD 344, MORIARTY, NM 87015. 505-835-5835.
Nm School For The Arts – High; grades 09-12. 500 MONTEZUMA AVENUE, SANTA FE, NM 87501. 505-310-4194.
Sixth Grade Academy – Middle; grades 06-06. 1574 STATE RD 502, POJOAQUE, NM 87506. 505-455-2282.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 455 St Michael'S Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505. 505-983-3361.
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 4801 Beckner Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507. 505-772-6216.
Santa Fe Phs Indian Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501. 505-988-9821.
Public Safety
Emergency Services
Parks & Public Lands
Start with the county’s public information and department directory for local contacts and service information.
Trails
Utilities
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Edgewood Community Library – 171B Nm-344, Edgewood, NM 87015. 505-281-0138.
Nambe Pueblo Library – 15A Bay Poe, Nambe Pueblo, NM 87506. 505-455-4424.
Pueblo Of Pojoaque Public Library – 101 B Lightning Loop, Pojoaque, NM 87506. 505-455-7511.
Pueblo De San Ildefonso Library – 1B Tunyo Po, Santa Fe, NM 87506. 505-455-2635.
Santa Fe Public Library – 145 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501. 505-955-6780.
Taytsugeh Oweengeh Library – Intergenerational Center, Santa Fe, NM 87506. 505-955-7730.
Vista Grande Public Library – 14 Avenida Torreon, Santa Fe, NM 87508. 505-466-7323.
Courts
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DMV
New Mexico — How to Title a Vehicle
New Mexico — Renew a Vehicle Registration
Transportation
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Get to Know Santa Fe County
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Local Questions
Santa Fe County Questions, Answered
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156,907 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
1,911.400 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
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Start with Open Space and Trails, linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
Start with North Central Regional Transit District, linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
Start with these official New Mexico resources: Maps & Locations; How to Title a Vehicle; Renew a Vehicle Registration. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
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