Las Vegas, New Mexico
Las Vegas is a city of 13,000 people in San Miguel County, New Mexico, founded in 1835.
Why visit Las Vegas
Townapedia lists 74 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Union Drive In Theater, Kiva Theater, Bridge Street Historic District and Las Vegas Plaza.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 11°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Las Vegas
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a city in the state of New Mexico in the United States. It is the county seat of San Miguel County. Las Vegas was once two separate municipalities, one named West Las Vegas ("Old Town") and one named East Las Vegas ("New Town"). They were separated by the Gallinas River and still retain distinct characters and separate school districts.
From the Wikipedia article Las Vegas, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Fort Union Drive In Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
3300 7th Street, Las Vegas
Apr-Oct unknown; Nov-Mar closed
Kiva Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
109 Bridge Street, Las Vegas
Mo-Fr 19:00-22:00; Sa 18:00-22:00; Su 13:00-16:00, 19:00-22:00
Museums and landmarks74
Bridge Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Las Vegas, New Mexico
100–180 Bridge Street, Las Vegas
Las Vegas Plaza
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Plaza and historic district in Las Vegas, New Mexico
19, Las Vegas
Acequia Madre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Acequia in Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States
Adele Ilfeld Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic building in Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA
Arturo Angel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
United States historic place
AT & SF Roundhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Railway roundhouse in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Baca-Korte House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
House in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Bean-Newlee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Las Vegas, United States of America
Building at 1202 9th Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Building at 1214 Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Commercial building in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Building at 1406 Romero
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Building at 2005 Montezuma
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States
62 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
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6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
Dick's Pub & Restaurant
Restaurant · American, New Mexican · 0.7 mi
705 Douglas Avenue, Las Vegas
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00
El Rialto Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican, American · 0.9 mi
141 Bridge Street, Las Vegas
Tu-Su 11:30- 20:30
Purple Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
800 National Avenue, Las Vegas
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr 07:00-18:00
Auntie's Tiendita & BBQ
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
902 South Pacific Street, Las Vegas
Tu-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-19:00
Charlie's Ribs N Mmore
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.3 mi
902 South Pacific Street, Las Vegas
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Abraham's Tiendita
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
151 Bridge Street, Las Vegas
Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00
JC's New York Pizza Department
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
209 Plaza Park, Las Vegas
24 more on the map.
History
Las Vegas was established in 1835 after a group of settlers received a land grant from the Mexican government. (The land had previously been granted to Luis María Cabeza de Baca, whose family later received a settlement.) The town was laid out in the traditional Spanish Colonial style, with a central plaza surrounded by buildings that 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. In 1847, the town was the site of the Battle of Las Vegas, which was a part of the broader Taos Revolt by local Hispanos and Pueblo peoples against United States occupation. In 1860, the United States Congress passed a law allowing the Cabeza de Baca heirs to choose other grants in lieu of their Las Vegas grant.
In 1877 Las Vegas College, the precursor to Regis University, was founded in Las Vegas by a group of exiled Italian Jesuits. In 1887, Las Vegas College moved to Denver whereupon the name was changed.
From the History section of Las Vegas, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship11
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Charles Ilfeld Memorial Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Our Lady of Sorrows Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Presbyterian Mission Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
St. Paul's Memorial Episcopal Church and Guild Hall
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Las Vegas Bilingual Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.0 mi
244 Hot Springs Boulevard, Las Vegas
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.6 mi
715 National Avenue, Las Vegas
Saint Pauls Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.6 mi
810 8th Street, Las Vegas
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Healthcare4
Map of Las Vegas
210 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 11°F | 0.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 14°F | 0.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 20°F | 0.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 28°F | 0.7 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 75°F | 36°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 45°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 50°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 42°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 29°F | 1.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 19°F | 0.6 in | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 12°F | 0.7 in | 5.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Las Vegas Wwtp Hcn (3 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
San Miguel County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-05-10: Las Tusas Fire (Fire)
- 2022-05-04: Wildfires, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Mudflows, And Debris Flows (Fire)
- 2022-04-30: Calf Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2022-04-12: Hermit'S Peak Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- East Pecos 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Pecos 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Mora 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Tecolotito 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Rowe 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- La Cueva 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Glorieta 31 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Cañoncito 35 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Santa Fe 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Española 55 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 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
- Downtown Las Vegas, NM, Asaavedra32, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AT&SF Steam Locomotive 1129 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, D&RG Railfan, CC BY 3.0
- Crows Nest Bed and Breakfast, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NM 87701, USA - panoramio (5), Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Carnegie Library, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Tliddil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Las Vegas New Mexico, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fire Station, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Las Vegas Original Roundhouse, Blackshell18, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Las Vegas Municipal Building, Betsy Swanson, Public domain
- Greetings from Las Vegas, New Mexico - Large Letter Postcard (4236738313), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Rogers Administration Building, NMHU, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NM 87701, USA - panoramio (4), Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Las Vegas, New Mexico, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NM 87701, USA - panoramio (7), Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 1214 Bridge, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnsen Mortuary, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Railroad Avenue, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A house on Jackson Street, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castaneda Hotel, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 19980328 10 Las Vegas, NM (6363287875), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Old Harvey House, Las Vegas, NM, LHOON from Mechelen, Belgium, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridge Street, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stern and Nahm, Bridge Street, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NM 87701, USA - panoramio, Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 313 Railroad, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NM 87701, USA - panoramio (8), Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church (Las Vegas, NM) from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Las Vegas Plaza (Las Vegas, New Mexico) 06, Johnaragon1323, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Paul's Memorial Episcopal Church, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- E. N. Charles and Lewis Arthur House, Yap439, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Lady of Sorrows Church (Las Vegas, New Mexico) 06, Johnaragon1323, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ilfeld Auditorium (Las Vegas, NM) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Corner of Chavez Street and Valley Street, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Las Vegas, New Mexico, 1116 Columbia 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Las Vegas New Mexico Public Library, AllenS, Public domain
- Bean-Newlee house (Las Vegas, NM) 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Eldorado Hotel, Las Vegas NM, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Las Vegas, New Mexico, 915 2nd Street 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Las Vegas, New Mexico, 919 2nd Street 3, Ammodramus, CC0
- Las Vegas, New Mexico, 913 2nd Street 2, Ammodramus, CC0
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