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Melissa Rhoads
Owner/Qualifying Broker

Po Box 3655
Las Vegas NM 87701
Phone: (505) 429-9091
Fax: (505) 425-8830
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Area Information

Welcome To
Las Vegas New Mexico

Las Vegas, the seat of San Miguel County, is on the border between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. It is served by State highways 104 and 518, US Highway 85 and Interstate 25.

Las Vegas was established in 1835 after a group of settlers received a land grant from the Mexican government.

The town was laid out in traditional Spanish Colonial style with a central plaza surrounded by buildings, which could serve as fortifications in case of attack. Las Vegas soon prospered as a stop on the Santa Fe Trail. During the Mexican-American War in 1846, Stephen W. Kearny delivered an address at the Plaza of Las Vegas claiming New Mexico for the United States. When the railroad arrived in 1880 it set up shop one mile east of the Plaza, creating a new separate rival town. During the railroad era Las Vegas boomed, quickly becoming one of the largest cities in the American Southwest.

The railroad brought businesses as well as such notorious Old West characters as Doc Holliday, Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Mysterious Dave Mather, Hoodoo Brown and the Durango Kid. By the 1950s the railroad declined, yet the city's population remained relatively constant. Although the 2 towns had been combined, 2 separate school districts remain.

On average, there are 272 sunny days per year in Las Vegas. The July high temperature is around 84 degrees. The January low is 16 degrees. The comfort index (based on humidity during the hot months), is a 79 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average comfort index is 44. Las Vegas also gets about 17 inches of rain per year. Snowfall is around 27 inches.

The Carnegie Library, established in 1904, is the first and only surviving Carnegie Library in New Mexico. Built from a $10,000 donation from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, its Neo-Classical Revival architecture resembles Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Another area attraction is the City of Las Vegas Museum and Rough Rider Memorial. Other historical attractions include Fort Union National Monument, the Historic Las Vegas Walking Tour, Montezuma Castle and Pecos National Historical Park.

Public elementary, middle and high schools in Las Vegas include Los Ninos Elementary, Legion Park Elementary, Paul D. Henry Elementary, Sierra Vista Elementary, Mike Sena Elementary, Memorial Middle School and Robertson High School.

Las Vegas is also the home of New Mexico Highlands University and Luna Community College. Other nearby colleges and universities include the University of Phoenix-Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, Adams State College, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, Pueblo Community College and the University of Southern Colorado.

Hospitals and medical centers in and near Las Vegas include Northeastern Regional Hospital, PHS Indian Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and St Vincent Hospital.

Not only are there 2 national forests within minutes of downtown Las Vegas, you may also enjoy visiting one of the many campgrounds along the Gallinas River. Enjoy the primitive scenes of nature, along with various forms of wildlife. If you don't feel like roughing it, but still want to experience the outdoors, visit Storrie Lake State Park. Other outdoor recreation opportunities include Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District. You can enjoy birding at Santa Fe National Forest and Pecos Wilderness Area. For bird watching you'll get an eye-full at Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge and McAllister Lake. Other recreational venues include Villanueva State Park, Conchas North Dock, Conchas Lake State Park, Storrie Lake Park, Conchas Lake State Park, Pecos River Campground, Pendaries RV Resort, Santa Fe National Forest and Pecos Wilderness Area and Villanueva State Park.

As you can see, Las Vegas and San Miguel County offer a wealth of beauty and opportunity. If you're thinking about a change of scenery, come on by our United Country office soon and tell us about your plans and dreams. We're here to help.

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