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Las-Vegas
is a small town in San Miguel County in northeast New Mexico. Once two separate municipalities (both named Las Vegas,) today, west Las Vegas ("Old Town,") and east Las Vegas ("New Town,") are divided by the Gallinas River. The two areas of town retain distinct characters and separate (rival) school districts. The population of Las Vegas is approximately 15,000. Founded in 1835 by Mexican settlers, Las Vegas was the first town that wagon trains on the Santa Fe Trail reached after 600 miles of tough travel from Kansas. Due to this key location on the Santa Fe Trail, and it's location on the edge of the eastern plains at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the town also became host to outlaws and rough riders, such as Kit Carson, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and more. The towns history is preserved in the city of Las Vegas Museum & Rough Riders collection. The town also has a large number of historic structures, with over 900 listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Las Vegas is surrounded by wilderness and recreation, including hiking, fishing, water-skiing and boating at nearby Storrie Lake. Traditional crafts and modern art co-exist in shops all over town with a concentration along the Bridge Street/Plaza Historic District. The town is also host to several special events, such as the Fourth of July Fiesta and the People's Fair in August.
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Las Vegas Vacation Rentals
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Las Vegas Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Comfort Inn | 2500 N Grand Ave | Las Vegas, NM | | (505) 425-1100 | | Days Inn | 2000 N Grand Ave | Las Vegas, NM | | (505) 425-1967 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Las Vegas | 816 S Grand Ave | Las Vegas, NM | | (505) 426-8182 | | Las Vegas Super 8 Motel | 2029 N Hwy 85 | Las Vegas, NM | | (505) 425-5288 | | Plaza Hotel | 230 Old Town PLZ | Las Vegas, NM | | (505) 425-3591 | | Regal Motel | 1809 N Grand Ave | Las Vegas, NM | | (505) 454-1456 | | Super 8 Motel | 2029 North Hwy 85 | Las Vegas, NM | | (505) 425-5288 | | Pecos River Conference | Star Rt | Ilfeld, NM | 22.7 mi. | (505) 421-7018 |
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Las Vegas Weather & Climate
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New Mexico's climate ranges from arid to semiarid, with a wide range of temperatures, depending on elevation. Average January temperatures vary from about 35°F in the north to about 55°F in the southern and central regions. July temperatures range from about 78°F at high elevations to around 92°F at lower elevations. Average annual precipitation ranges from 9.5 inches in the desert to over 20 inches at higher elevations. Nearly one-half the annual rainfall comes during July and August, and thunderstorms are common in the summer. Snow is much more frequent in the north than in the south.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
11°F |
0.55 in. |
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| February |
53°F |
15°F |
0.35 in. |
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| March |
58°F |
21°F |
0.59 in. |
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| April |
65°F |
27°F |
0.71 in. |
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| May |
73°F |
35°F |
1.83 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
45°F |
2.03 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
50°F |
3.24 in. |
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| August |
83°F |
49°F |
3.92 in. |
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| September |
77°F |
41°F |
2.15 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
29°F |
1.26 in. |
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| November |
57°F |
19°F |
0.49 in. |
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| December |
49°F |
11°F |
0.58 in. |
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Las Vegas Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Las Vegas Municipal airport (LVS) located about 5 miles northeast of Las Vegas, the Santa Fe Municipal airport (SAF) located approximately 48 miles west of Las Vegas in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Angel Fire airport (AXX) located roughly 56 miles north of Las Vegas in Angel Fire, New Mexico, and finally the Moriarty airport (0E0) located around 61 miles southwest of Las Vegas in Moriarty, New Mexico.
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Las Vegas Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cliff's Amusement Park | Albuquerque | NM | 88.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| New Mexico Highlands University Golf Course | Las Vegas | NM | | | | Los Alamos Golf Course | Los Alamos | NM | 9.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Santa Fe | Santa Fe | NM | 40.8 mi. | | | Sipapu Ski Area | Vadito | NM | 48.0 mi. | | | Angel Fire | Angel Fire | NM | 55.0 mi. | | | Pajarito Mountain | Los Alamos | NM | 64.1 mi. | | | Red River Ski Area | Red River | NM | 77.3 mi. | | | Sandia Peak | Albuquerque | NM | 88.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Storrie Lake State Park | | NM | 3.5 mi. | | | Morphy Lake State Park | | NM | 25.4 mi. | | | Villanueva State Park | | NM | 25.4 mi. | | | Murphy Lake State Park | | NM | 25.6 mi. | | | Hyde Memorial State Park | | NM | 35.5 mi. | | | Coyote Creek State Park | | NM | 39.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | Santa Fe | NM | 40.8 mi. | (Art) | | Institute of American Indian Arts | Santa Fe | NM | 40.8 mi. | (Art) | | Institute of American Indian Arts and Culture Museum | Santa Fe | NM | 40.8 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of International Folk Art | Santa Fe | NM | 40.8 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Albuquerque Biological Park | Albuquerque | NM | 88.2 mi. | |
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