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Las Vegas, New Mexico

Introduction to Las Vegas, New Mexico

Las Vegas, New Mexico, in San Miguel county, is 40 miles E of Santa Fe, New Mexico and 87 miles NE of Albuquerque, New Mexico. As of the year 2000 census, 14,565 people lived in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas History

Las Vegas was originally settled by a group of people who received a grant from the government of Mexico in 1835. It was built in traditional Spanish colonial style and was heavily fortified against attacks. General Stephen W. Kearny claimed it as a part of America during the Mexican-American War. Las Vegas derives its name from the Spanish for meadows.

Las Vegas and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Union National Monument
  • New Mexico Highlands University Golf Course
  • The City of Las Vegas Museum
  • Rough Rider Memorial
  • Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Las Vegas

Las Vegas offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge is the habitat for over 270 species of birds. The Rough Rider Memorial showcases a large collection of artifacts, archives and photographs of the Rough Riders Regiment, which were created by Theodore Roosevelt, as well as Native American pottery, costumes and ranching/farming equipment. The Fort Union National Monument and the City of Las Vegas Museum also offer insight into the area’s history. The New Mexico Highlands University Golf Course is nearby as well.

Las Vegas Transportation

Air transportation is available from Albuquerque International Airport.

Las Vegas Higher Education

New Mexico Highlands University and Luna Vocational Technical Institute are the local institutions of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include the University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus and the University of New Mexico.

High Points

Las Vegas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Las Vegas Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Las Vegas Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Las Vegas Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Las Vegas Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Las Vegas, NM

Comparing Las Vegas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens45
Male Share of the Population42
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing72
Housing Recently Built75

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime13

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