Peralta, New Mexico

About Peralta

Set in the central part of New Mexico, Peralta is a small town counting 3,470 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Peralta is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 780 residents per square mile.

📰 Peralta News Today

• Alison Peralta - Women's Soccer 2026-27 - New Mexico Lobos - Official Athletics Website New Mexico Lobos · May 29
• Peralta Town Council tables construction bids for community center project - Valencia County News-Bulletin Home Valencia County News-Bulletin Home · Dec 23
• Barn Raising New Mexico Magazine · Dec 10
• Obituary for Lydia (M.) Wroten Noblin Funeral Service · Jun 10
• Annette G. Aragon Obituary Sep 15, 2025 Trujillo Funeral Home · Sep 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Peralta Unique

• The only place in America named Peralta — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Peralta

• San Antonio Park reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Peralta

🏘️ Nearby Communities