Las Vegas, New Mexico

There is a vast difference between the day and night life of Las Vegas, New Mexico. This city is like any other cities of United States of America but, Las Vegas, New Mexico becomes alive as night approaches. It is famous for casinos where lots of people spend and enjoy their night-life, thus making it a major tourist attraction, too.

Diversities of culture and colorful history marks Las Vegas, New Mexico. The tourists can explore the blend of traditions which has shaped Northern New Mexico. Las Vegas, New Mexico is an epitome of lively city with events and activities throughout the year, which has made this place a very popular one among the tourists.

Las Vegas, New Mexico has been made popular by the movie makers. Several famous Silent films, which date back to 1913 to 1915, were made in and around this city.

The United World College of the American West is among ten UWC campuses worldwide, which is a major attraction of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Other important institutions are, New Mexico Highlands University and Luna Community College.



Citizens Committee for Historic Preservation was formed in Las Vegas, New Mexico in the year 1977, to encourage preservation of the historic resources of Las Vegas and San Miguel County, which has made 918 historic structures to survive till date. Las Vegas Citizens' Committee for Historic Preservation (CCHP) was also organized to educate the people regarding the cultural heritage of these monuments as these monuments play an important role towards the culture, infrastructure and future of Las Vegas, New Mexico.