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Sunland-Park is a small city located in Dona Ana County in southern New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the population was 13,309 residents. It lies directly across the border from El Paso, Texas. The city of Las Cruces is approximately thirty miles to the north. The town of Sunland Park sits at the foot of Mount Cristo Rey, next to the Rio Grande River along the United States-Mexico border. Just to the south is Puerto de Anapra, Chihuahua, Mexico. The location was formerly called Anapra. The city of Sunland Park is named for, and mostly known for, the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Another popular attraction is historic Old Mesilla in nearby Las Cruces. A unique assortment of shops, galleries and restaurants surround the charming plaza with its gazebo and picturesque church. Old Mesilla was the site of the signing of 1854 Gadsden Purchase, and the villages narrow streets and homes have retained much of their nostalgic flavor. The quality of life in much of Dona Ana County is characterized by a strong sense of community that is enhanced by a rural lifestyle. Sunland Park offers peace and quiet, friendly people, wonderful local produce and foods, and terrific weather.

Surrounding areas: Anthony, New Mexico (14.2 mi), Las Cruces, New Mexico (38.5 mi)

Sunland Park Vacation Rentals




Sunland Park Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Best Western Sunland Park Inn1045 Sunland Park DrEl Paso, TX1.6 mi.(915) 587-4900
Comfort Suites949 Sunland Park DrEl Paso, TX1.7 mi.(915) 587-5300
El Paso Sleep Inn953 Sunland Park DrEl Paso, TX1.7 mi.(915) 585-7577
Studioplus990 Sunland Park DrEl Paso, TX1.7 mi.(915) 833-7731
Holiday Inn Sunland Park900 Sunland Park DrEl Paso, TX1.8 mi.(915) 833-2900
La Quinta West 05967550 Remcon CirEl Paso, TX2.7 mi.(915) 833-2522
Red Roof Inn El Paso West7530 Remcon CirEl Paso, TX2.7 mi.(915) 587-9977
Baymont Inn & Suites-el Paso W7620 N Mesa StEl Paso, TX2.8 mi.(915) 585-2999
Super 87840 N Mesa StEl Paso, TX2.8 mi.(915) 584-4030
Travelodge West El Paso7815 N MesaEl Paso, TX2.8 mi.(915) 833-2613
Best Western Oasis Of The Sun9401 S DesertAnthony, TX4.0 mi.(915) 886-3333
Hilton Garden Inn El Paso111 W University AveEl Paso, TX4.9 mi.(915) 351-2121
Holiday Inn Express El Paso Central409 E Missouri AveEl Paso, TX5.8 mi.(915) 544-3333
Cliff Inn1600 Cliff DrEl Paso, TX5.9 mi.(915) 533-6700
Gardner Hotel El Paso Int'l Hostel311 E Franklin AveEl Paso, TX5.9 mi.(915) 532-3661
Camino Real Hotel101 S El Paso StEl Paso, TX6.0 mi.(915) 534-3000
Baymont Inn & Suites-el Paso E7944 Gtwy Blvd EastEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 591-3300
Days Inn-e El Paso10635 Gtwy WestEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 595-1913
El Paso Residence Inn6355 Gateway West BlvdEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 771-0504
Hampton Inn & Suites El Paso6635 Gtwy Blvd WestEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 771-6644
Holiday Inn Airport Hotel6655 Gtwy WestEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 778-6411
In Town Suites- El Paso7984 Gtwy East BlvdEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 591-0006
La Quinta El Paso Airport6140 Gtwy EEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 778-9321
La Quinta Inn-cielo Vista9125 Gtwy WEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 593-8400
La Quinta Motor Inn #452 El Paso11033 GtwyEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 591-2244
Quailty Inn El Paso6201 Gtwy WestEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 778-6611
Ramada Inn500 Executive CTR BlvdEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 532-8981
Residence Inn- Armed Services Ymca7060 ComingtonEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 562-8461
Studio 6 El Paso #600111049 Gtwy Blvd WestEl Paso, TX6.1 mi.(915) 594-8533
All State Motel4515 Montana AveEl Paso, TX8.3 mi.(915) 565-1477
Amerisuites El Paso6030 Gateway Blvd EEl Paso, TX9.7 mi.(915) 771-0022
Embassy Suites Hotel6100 Gateway Blvd EEl Paso, TX9.8 mi.(915) 779-6222
Quality Inn & Suites6099 Montana AveEl Paso, TX9.8 mi.(915) 772-3300
Travelode La Hacienda Inn6400 Montana AveEl Paso, TX10.1 mi.(915) 772-4231
Microtel Airport Inn & Suites2001 Airway BlvdEl Paso, TX10.3 mi.(915) 772-3650
Wyndham El Paso Airport2027 Airway BlvdEl Paso, TX10.3 mi.(915) 778-4241
Extended Stay America6580 Montana AveEl Paso, TX10.5 mi.(915) 772-5754
Courtyard Airport El Paso6610 International DrEl Paso, TX10.7 mi.(915) 772-5000
Marriott Hotel El Paso1600 Airway BlvdEl Paso, TX10.7 mi.(915) 779-3300
Radisson Suite Hotel El Paso Airport1770 Airway BlvdEl Paso, TX10.7 mi.(915) 772-3333

Sunland Park Weather & Climate

Southern New Mexico has an arid, subtropical climate. Winters alternate between cool and windy weather following trough and frontal passages, with warm, sunny periods in between. Light frosts occur many nights. Spring months are warm and can be windy. Short-lived dust storms are possible. Summers begin with hot weather, with some extended periods of over 100 °F (38 °C) weather not uncommon, while the latter half of the summer seeing increased humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms, with slightly lower daytime temperatures. The weather cools down quickly in the Autumn and precipitation decreases. Most winter moisture is in the form of rain. Though some light snow falls most winters, it stays on the ground for a few hours, at most.

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Sunland Park Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Dona Ana County At Santa Teresa airport (5T6) located about 9 miles northwest of Sunland Park in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the El Paso International airport (ELP) located approximately 11 miles east of Sunland Park in El Paso, Texas, the West Texas airport (T27) located roughly 20 miles southeast of Sunland Park in El Paso, Texas, the Las Cruces International airport (LRU) located around 39 miles northwest of Sunland Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and finally the Deming Municipal airport (DMN) located about 74 miles northwest of Sunland Park in Deming, New Mexico.

Sunland Park Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Western PlaylandEl PasoTX6.1 mi.
 
Water Parks
Wet N Wild Water WorldAnthonyTX13.9 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Ascarate Park Golf CourseEl PasoTX6.7 mi.
Emerald Springs Golf & Conference CenterEl PasoTX6.7 mi.
Lone Star Golf ClubEl PasoTX6.7 mi.
Painted Dunes Golf CourseEl PasoTX6.7 mi.
YWCA Hueco Conference & Recreation Center GolfEl PasoTX6.7 mi.
Dos Lagos Golf CourseAnthonyNM13.9 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Ski ApacheRuidosoNM118.3 mi.
 
Museums
War Eagles Air MuseumSanta TeresaNM5.3 mi.(Technology)
El Paso Museum of ArchaeologyEl PasoTX6.1 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Insights EL Paso science museumEl PasoTX6.1 mi.(Science)
Don Quixote Museum of the AmericasEl PasoTX6.1 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
El Paso ZooEl PasoTX6.1 mi.
Alameda Park ZooAlamogordoNM84.1 mi.


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