Peñasco, New Mexico

Peñasco, New Mexico
Church in Peñasco, 1943
Location of Peñasco, New Mexico
Peñasco, New Mexico
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 36°10′13″N 105°41′27″W / 36.17028°N 105.69083°W / 36.17028; -105.69083
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountyTaos
Area
  Total
1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2)
  Land1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
7,645 ft (2,330 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
474
  Density389.80/sq mi (150.48/km2)
Time zoneMountain (MST)
ZIP Code
87553
Area code575
FIPS code35-55900
GNIS feature ID2409051

Peñasco is a census-designated place (CDP) in Taos County, New Mexico. It is located along the scenic High Road to Taos. The population is estimated at 1,200 (2015).