Chamita, New Mexico

About Chamita

Set in the northern part of New Mexico, Chamita is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Chamita is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.85 square miles.

📰 Chamita News Today

• Clemente P. Salazar Obituary Feb 3, 2026 riverafamilyfuneralhome.com · Feb 9
• Eileen J. Herrera Legacy obituary · Feb 26
• Harold Mascarenas Obituary (2026) - Espanola, NM - DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory - Espanola Legacy obituary · Jun 15
• Chamita, New Mexico Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 22
• New Mexico State Police: Suspects in Chamita shooting arrested Santa Fe New Mexican · Apr 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Chamita Unique

• The only place in America named Chamita — 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.
• Positioned in northern New Mexico, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Chamita

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