La Union, New Mexico
La Union is a community of 1,071 people in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Why visit La Union
Townapedia lists 2 places to eat in and around town.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in La Union
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About La Union
La Union is a census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, La Union had a population of 997. NM 182 connects the community to NM 28. It is a part of the El Paso–Las Cruces combined statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article La Union, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship1
Our Lady of Refuge Mission
Church · Roman Catholic
1320 Mercantil Avenue, La Union
Schools, colleges and libraries22
10 more on the map.
History
In 2021, La Union was struck by torrential floods that were described as a '1000-year flooding event'. This led to the breaking of a dam, which ravaged the local infrastructure. As a result, the county government and Governor of New Mexico Michelle Lujan Grisham announced funding on improvements on town and dam infrastructure.
From the History section of La Union, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of La Union
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 39°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 51°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 60°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 95°F | 70°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 41°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for La Tuna 1 S (5 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
Doña Ana County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2006-08-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Biggs Army Airfield (BIF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Canutillo 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Anthony 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Sunland Park 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- El Paso 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Chaparral 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Fort Bliss 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Las Cruces 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Socorro 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Horizon City 33 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- San Elizario 35 mi southeast, about 56 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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