The number 1 hospital in New Mexico is Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. U.S. News also ranks hospitals in the Albuquerque metro area. Does New Mexico have good healthcare? New Mexico emerges as a health care leader by pushing for affordable care and prescription drug coverage for its residents. Like many […]
As the state’s primary safety net hospital and specialized care provider, our services are in high demand. Is UNM a magnet hospital? UNMH is working to earn Magnet designation from American Nurses Credentialing Center. This program supports and recognizes organizations that: Uses evidence-based policies and initiatives. Promote high-quality care and […]
New Mexico State Taxes on Social Security: Social Security benefits are not tax by the state for single filers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $100,000 or less, joint filers and head-of-household filers with an AGI of $150,000 or less, and married people filing separate returns with an AGI […]
It is a common myth that tornadoes do not strike downtown areas. The odds are much lower due to the small areas covered, but paths can go anywhere, including over downtown areas. Why do tornadoes not hit big cities? A tornado is not magically diverted by a building or even […]
The risk of tornado damage in Santa Fe is about the same as New Mexico average and is much lower than the national average. Has there ever been a tornado in Santa Fe New Mexico? In Santa Fe, a small home was destroyed, two homes were unroofed, a bank and […]
Tornadoes have been documented in every U.S. state (not including the non-state territories of Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico) at least once since 1950, although some regions and states are hit by tornadoes far more than others. Which state is least likely to get a tornado? […]
All 33 counties in New Mexico experience severe thunderstorms producing high winds, large hail, deadly lightning, and heavy rains at some time during the year. During the spring, from April through June, storms are at a peak mainly in the eastern areas of the state. Is New Mexico prone to […]
Parts of 10 U.S. states lie within the Great Plains. They are Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. The Great Plains also extend into Canada, into portions of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories. Is Mexico in the Great Plains? Photo […]
“It could be 100 years, or 80 years, or 60 years — we’ve got a limited amount of water,” says Dave DuBois, New Mexico’s state climatologist. “We’ve got these long horizons, but that doesn’t mean we need to blow through that and then figure out what to do.” Is New […]
Private lakefront property in New Mexico is rare to nonexistent, except on Conchas Lake, north of Tucumcari. Vacation homes mostly sit on land within a mile or so from the lake itself. Camping, vacation rentals, bed-and-breakfasts, and cabins are available at or near all the lakes for short-term stays. Is […]
Daily high temperatures decrease by 5°F, from 52°F to 47°F, rarely falling below 37°F or exceeding 62°F. The lowest daily average high temperature is 47°F on December 26. Does it snow in New Mexico in December? December. Northern New Mexico: The temperature can be frigid sometimes in northern regions such […]
The high desert of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico became part of the United States less than 200 years ago, in 1848. Is Santa Fe NM a desert? Contrary to popular belief, Santa Fe isn’t actually high desert — technically, it’s semi-arid steppe (with cold winters!). Is New Mexico […]
In the southwest, conditions are hot and dry like a desert. Below are the ten hottest states in the U.S. based on average temperatures. All of these states have average annual temperatures above 60.0°F.Hottest States 2022. State Average Temperature °F Missouri 54.5 Kansas 54.3 Maryland 54.2 New Mexico 53.4 What […]
The most extreme cases of dust storms in New Mexico occur in the extreme southern portions of the state, and are referred to as “haboobs.” A haboob is an extreme dust storm that can persist for 1 to 3 hours. Does Albuquerque get dust storms? New Mexicans are used to […]
Although the official boundaries of Tornado Alley are not clearly defined, the main alley extends from northern Texas, through Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Are tornadoes common in New Mexico? New Mexico averages about 10 tornadoes in a year. One of the more significant tornado outbreaks occurred on […]