Las Vegas, New Mexico

Las Vegas, New Mexico
Old Town Las Vegas, New Mexico
Location of Las Vegas, New Mexico
Coordinates: 35°36′15″N 105°13′21″W / 35.60417°N 105.22250°W / 35.60417; -105.22250
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountySan Miguel
Government
 • TypeMayor-council government
 • MayorDavid Romero
 • City ManagerRobert A Anaya
Area
 • Total
8.63 sq mi (22.34 km2)
 • Land8.62 sq mi (22.33 km2)
 • Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
6,441 ft (1,963 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,166
 • Density1,527.0/sq mi (589.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
ZIP Codes
87701, 87745
Area code505
FIPS code35-39940
GNIS feature ID2411631
Websitelasvegasnm.gov

Las Vegas is a city in the state of New Mexico in the United States. It is the county seat of San Miguel County. Las Vegas was once two separate municipalities, one named West Las Vegas ("Old Town") and one named East Las Vegas ("New Town"). They were separated by the Gallinas River and still retain distinct characters and separate school districts. Las Vegas is home to New Mexico Highlands University.

The city's population was 13,166 at the official 2020 census.