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Los Lunas, NM

Los Lunas is a village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census, the village population is 14,835 inside the village limits due to the new housing developments at El Cerro de Los Lunas (Huning Ranch). It is the county seat of Valencia County. Los Lunas is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The original land grant was made to Don Adrian Luna Candelaria in 1716, but within two years it was given to the Luna family. Some Civil War battles were fought near the village. Los Lunas became the county seat in 1876 and became an incorporated village in 1928. The Los Lunas Decalogue Stone is located nearby. A United States Army Air Forces bombing range, used by elements of the 509th Bomb Wing out of Kirtland Army Air Field, later Kirtland Air Force Base, was located here during and after World War II.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 10.1 square miles (26.0 km²), all land. The village lies in the Rio Grande Valley of the Albuquerque Basin on the west bank of the Rio Grande and is on State Highway 6, east of Interstate 25. El Cerro de Los Lunas, a volcano-related to the Rio Grande rift, forms a prominent landmark at the western edge of the village.

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Los Lunas has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Los Lunas was 108 °F (42.2 °C) on June 28, 2013, while the coldest temperature recorded was −25 °F (−31.7 °C) on January 7, 1971.

On September 14, 2016, Facebook announced its plans to open a data center in Los Lunas. The construction will start in October 2016, and it will be equipped with the latest in the Open Compute Project hardware designs, protected from the frequent dust storms that occur in New Mexico, and powered by 100% clean and renewable energy through solar and wind plants. This data center will support 300 new construction jobs and 50 permanent jobs. The data center opened on February 7, 2019. 

The village is served by the New Mexico Rail Runner Express at Los Lunas station. It is also served by Interstate 25 in New Mexico, New Mexico State Road 314, and New Mexico State Road 6.

Los Lunas places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with several facilities and initiatives dedicated to promoting community well-being. Presbyterian Rust Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Start your journey at the Los Lunas Wellness Center for comprehensive fitness programs. For fitness lovers, Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness provide a wide range of gym equipment and classes. For a more peaceful retreat, visit the Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort in nearby Santa Fe, renowned for its soothing hot springs and rejuvenating spa treatments. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve for hiking and nature walks. To stay informed about local health events, visit Yoga Vibrations for their Full Moon SoundBath sessions.

The top sites in Los Lunas, NM are Tome Hill Park, Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts, and ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden.

Population: 18,533 (2022). Elevation: 4,955 ft (1,510 m). Area: 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²). ZIP Code: 87031. Area code(s): 505.

FAQs

What is Los Lunas, NM famous for?

Vestiges of Los Lunas’ rich past are evident in historic buildings such as the Hunting Mercantile Building and Residence, established and built in 1859; the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Depot (1879); the Luna-Otero Residence (1880-1881); Dr. William Frederick Wittwer’s home (1904-1917); the Los Lunas Public School (1912); and the Solomon Luna High School (1926). New Mexico Highway 6 runs through town, which ninety years ago was a stretch of unpaved road designated as Route 66—the Mother Road connecting Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. 

What are the demographics of Los Lunas, NM?

Los Lunas, NM is home to a population of 17.5k people, of which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.62% of Los Lunas, NM residents were born outside of the country (806 people). In 2022, there were 1.2 times more White (Hispanic) residents (6.39k people) in Los Lunas, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.31k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.53k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Los Lunas, NM?

With a crime rate of 44 per one thousand residents, Los Lunas has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 23. Within New Mexico, more than 92% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Los Lunas.

Sources

Village of Los Lunas

Wikipedia

New Mexico

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

Tome Hill Park

Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts

ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center

Los Lunas Wellness Center

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort

El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve 

Yoga Vibrations 

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