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Broadview, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
386 Population 103/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
555 Violent Crime/100K 3,423 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Broadview experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,557 ft (1,999 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates35.2257°N, 107.8761°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCibola County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience3.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on May 8, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 124 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 127 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 127 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 33 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 150 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 126 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 126 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 114 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 43 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 123 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 100 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 125 km
Sep 23, 2009 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico M3.4 85 km
Jul 31, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.3 126 km
Sep 16, 2015 9 km SE of La Joya, New Mexico M3.2 145 km
Jul 21, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.2 127 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 99 km
Apr 6, 2011 17 km WNW of La Joya, New Mexico M3.2 120 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.1 126 km
Jul 21, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.1 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

8 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 74 km 1
May 30, 2019 EF0 42 km 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 87 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 40 km 0
Sep 30, 2017 EF0 69 km 0
Aug 13, 2016 EF0 95 km 0
Aug 5, 1980 EF0 98 km 0
Oct 20, 1957 EF0 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 49 km
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY (15,105 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 CHERRY 15,105 46 km
2018 DIENER CANYON 9,824 21 km
2004 SEDGWICK 9,241 20 km
2019 TRIPLE NICKLE 7,819 32 km
2018 BLUE WATER 3,663 19 km
1989 COLLAPSE 3,438 51 km
2019 REDONDO RX 3,382 29 km
1999 LA JARA 3,249 22 km
1989 MALPAIS 2,300 48 km
2004 BROADCAST BLOCK 1 2,285 53 km
2007 DOUBLE EAGLE 2,281 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,983 26 km
1989 HOYA 1,869 46 km
2023 COPPERTAN RX 23 BLOCK 1 AND 2 1,850 29 km
2000 WALL 1,751 42 km
2021 COPPERTAN RX FY21 1,694 28 km
2012 COPPERTON 1,583 28 km
2017 ENCINO 1,501 95 km
2014 2 MERTZ RX 1,426 66 km
2006 FOREST UNIT 1,408 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in
February 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 56°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Broadview has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.4").

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