Columbus, New Mexico
Columbus is a village of 1,196 people in Luna County, New Mexico, founded in 1891.
Why visit Columbus
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Village of Columbus and Camp Furlong and Pancho Villa State Park.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 31°F.
Weather in Columbus
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Columbus
Columbus is an incorporated village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States, about 3 miles (5 km) north of the Mexican border. It is considered a place of historical interest, as the scene of a 1916 attack by Mexican general Francisco "Pancho" Villa that caused the United States to send 10,000 troops there in the Mexican Expedition (originally referred to as the "punitive Mexican Expedition"). As of the 2020 census, Columbus had a population of 1,442.
From the Wikipedia article Columbus, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Village of Columbus and Camp Furlong
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes4
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship6
Ministerios Nueva Vida Te Invita A Su Iglesia Cristiana Casa Del Alfarero
Church · Catholic · 0.6 mi
419 Taft Street, Columbus
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Columbus
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 31°F | 0.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 36°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 41°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 48°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 89°F | 57°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 98°F | 67°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 70°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 69°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 63°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 38°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 31°F | 0.6 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbus (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Luna County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-09-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2006-08-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2000-05-10: Severe Fire Threats (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Columbus Stockyards Airport (historical) (CUS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Sunshine 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- La Hacienda 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Ventura 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Deming 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Pecan Park 31 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Keeler Farm 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Columbus New Mexico, Rodan44, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View of Columbus, New Mexico atop a hill at Pancho Villa State Park, NewMexConnorMcDavidFan, CC BY-SA 4.0
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