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Ojo Caliente, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
91 Population 34/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
941 Violent Crime/100K 10,650 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
941 violent crimes/100K (148% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Ojo Caliente (12)

Bandelier National Monument
National Monument
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.
Entrance: $25
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tour...
Weather: Spring daytime temperatures in the 70's can be followed by a snow storm with wet heavy snow and daytime temperatures in the 40's. Summers are dry with June usually being the hottest month of...
Cimarron Canyon State Park
State Park
1,231 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Coyote Creek State Park
State Park
7,306 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Eagle Nest Lake State Park
State Park
930 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
El Vado Lake State Park
State Park
1,850 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Heron Lake State Park
State Park
5,232 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hyde Memorial State Park
State Park
345 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear age with the development of the world’s first atomic bombs. Most of this development took place in three secret communities located in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM and Oak Ridge, TN. Today, y...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: The Manhattan Project National Historical Park has units in Hanford, WA, Los Alamos, NM, and Oak Ridge, TN. Check local weather conditions at each unit before you visit.
Morphy Lake State Park
State Park
18 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pecos National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and imagine Pecos through the centuries. Visit sites where cultural demonstrations and traditional pract...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shop...
Weather: Pecos National Historical Park is located at nearly 7,000 feet in altitude in the high desert region of Northern New Mexico. Please know your limits at this high desert altitude. We recommend that you...
Storrie Lake State Park
State Park
130 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Valles Caldera National Preserve
National Preserve
About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native p...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Ba...
Weather: Each season offers a different experience: lush springs, moderate summers, golden falls, and snowy winters. Average temperatures are 22°F (-6 C) in January and 60°F (16 C) in July. Temperature extreme...