Places to stay in Rociada, New Mexico

Rociada is a settled area in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States, located 27 miles northwest of Las Vegas, the county seat. One of the valleys of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with the Manuelitas Creek running through it, Rociada actually comprises two villages, Upper and Lower Rociada. Several nearby villages such as Pendaries and Gascon, although technically in Mora County also use the Rociada postal address. Rociada's name means "sprinkled with dew" in Spanish, reflecting its relatively mild, moist climate in the summer compared to the other hot and arid areas of Northern New Mexico.

If you are travelling in the area, Rociada is located close to North Carmen Historic District, El Oro Mountains, Mora Valley Community Health Services Ambulance, Johnson Mesa Picnic Area and Ledoux Rural Historic District.