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Velarde
is a small community located in Rio Arriba County in scenic northern New Mexico. It sits at an elevation of 5,761 feet near the Rio Grande River. Velarde is surrounded by the Carson National Forest, Santa Fe National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve. The community of Velarde is also home to the Black Mesa Winery, which sits on the main highway between Santa Fe and Taos. This historic setting has served as a backdrop for vineyards which were prominent here for almost 400 years. Other nearby towns in Rio Arriba County are Espanola, Chama and Dulce. The forested mountains offer a variety of outdoor recreation, such as fly-fishing, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, kayaking and biking. In winter, there is skiing and snowboarding at nearby Taos, Angel Fire and Santa Fe. Other attractions near Velarde include the Anasazi site at Bandelier National Monument and Puye Cliff Dwellings. A few hours away you'll find Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde National Park. The charming, old west village of Chama offers historical walking tours, fossil hunting and panning for gold. Chama is also home to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, which takes visitors on a scenic 64-mile ride. Velarde is a short drive to Ghost Ranch Living Museum, home of artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
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Velarde Vacation Rentals
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Velarde Hotels and Resorts
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| Quality Inn At Elephant Butte | 401 Hwy 195 | Elephant Butte, NM | 25.3 mi. | (505) 744-5431 | | Super 8 | 2151 N Date St | Truth Or Consequences, NM | 25.9 mi. | (505) 894-7888 | | Best Western Hot Springs Motor Inn | 2270 N Date St | Truth Or Conseq, NM | 26.0 mi. | (505) 894-6665 | | Comfort Inn And Suites | 2250 N Date St | Truth Or Consequence, NM | 26.0 mi. | (505) 894-1660 |
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Velarde Weather & Climate
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The northern portion of New Mexico brings four seasons to the mountains. Warm summers and cold winters are the norm. Summer highs range in the 70s and 80s with lows in the 40s - even in July and August. Cold evening temperatures in the fall bring beautiful color to the mountains and in winter the area is blanketed with snow. The average temperature in January is 21 degrees and it can often get down into the single digits at night during winter. The average snowfall is 103 inches. Even so, northern New Mexico enjoys 300 days of sunshine per year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
54°F |
23°F |
0.48 in. |
- |
| February |
60°F |
26°F |
0.38 in. |
- |
| March |
67°F |
31°F |
0.34 in. |
- |
| April |
75°F |
38°F |
0.20 in. |
- |
| May |
83°F |
47°F |
0.54 in. |
- |
| June |
92°F |
56°F |
0.68 in. |
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| July |
92°F |
62°F |
2.30 in. |
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| August |
89°F |
61°F |
2.29 in. |
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| September |
84°F |
54°F |
1.49 in. |
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| October |
74°F |
42°F |
1.11 in. |
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| November |
62°F |
30°F |
0.66 in. |
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| December |
54°F |
24°F |
0.86 in. |
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Velarde Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Truth Or Consequences Municipal airport (TCS) located about 32 miles north of Velarde in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico, the Las Cruces International airport (LRU) located approximately 36 miles south of Velarde in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Dona Ana County At Santa Teresa airport (5T6) located roughly 67 miles south of Velarde in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, and finally the Alamogordo White Sands Regional airport (ALM) located around 67 miles east of Velarde in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
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Velarde Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Western Playland | El Paso | TX | 80.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wet N Wild Water World | Anthony | TX | 63.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Truth Or Consequences Municipal Golf Course | Truth Or Consequences | NM | 23.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Apache | Ruidoso | NM | 94.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Leasburg Dam State Park | | NM | 24.5 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Alameda Park Zoo | Alamogordo | NM | 70.0 mi. | | | El Paso Zoo | El Paso | TX | 80.9 mi. | |
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