Sunshine, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

465 Population 26/sq mi density

$158,900 Home Value $164,490 Zillow

62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

1,065 Violent Crime/100K 4,908 property/100K

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,065 violent crimes/100K (180% above avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Sunshine (7)

Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail

National Historic Trail

In 1857, businessman and transportation entrepreneur John Butterfield was awarded a contract to establish an overland mail route between the eastern United States and growing populations in the Far West. What became known as the Butterfield Overland Trail made an arcing sweep across the southern rim...

Entrance: $0

Weather: Due to the length of the trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you&ap...

https://www.nps.gov/buov/index.htm

Caballo Lake State Park

State Park

3,987 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

City Of Rocks State Park

State Park

681 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Leasburg Dam State Park

State Park

271 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Pancho Villa State Park

State Park

43 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Percha Dam State Park

State Park

315 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Rockhound State Park

State Park

234 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0