Deming, New Mexico NM Hotels/Motels/Lodging

This is the current conditions weather report for Deming. The report was made 56 minutes ago, at 08:53 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 16 miles per hour / 25.9 kilometers per hour with gusts up to 16 miles per hour / 25.9 kilometers per hour from the westsouthwest (260°). The temperature was 72°F / 22°C, with a dew-point at 72°F / 22°C. The temperature felt like 73°F / 23°C. The atmospheric pressure was 30.03 inHg / 1018 hPa. The relative humidity was 15%. The skies were clear.

Deming is a city in Luna County, New Mexico, United States, located 60 miles (97 km) west of Las Cruces. The population was 14,116 at the 2000 census. The city, founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1902, is the county seat of Luna County.

Local Attractions:
Pancho Villa State Park
Located on the site of old Camp Furlong, this 49-acre park offers a massive desert botanical garden, historic military items and a newly-built Visitor Center.

Twelve miles to the southeast of Deming is Rockhound State Park, and Spring Canyon. There are camping/picnicing units, a water system, a playground and sanitary facilities. Rocks and semiprecious gem stones such as quartz crystals, translucent chalcedony of white, bluish-grey, orange, and red hues are yours for the taking. And you may even find a precious gemstone for your very own. There is a beautiful Panoramic View from the highest Northeast shelter.

Shortly before reaching Rockhound State Park, turn south at the sign posted. Continuing into the foothills, motorists will encounter a steep incline and then downgrade leading into the park. Once in the boxed enclosure, visitors will realize a serene beauty and complete sense of isolation. Picnic facilities available, but not camping. Frequent sightings of ibex, and wild goats, originally shipped from Iran.

About 90 miles, is Elephant Butte, the largest man-made lake in New Mexico, a 40-mile-long reservoir. Great for fishing, canoeing, windsurfing, water skiing, power boating and other water sports. Other amenities include marinas, camping, RV parks, picnicing and scuba diving. Take State Hwy. 26 exit, just north of Deming, drive northeast to Hatch and connect on to I-25 north to Truth or Consequences. Take last exit north into T or C and follow signs. A few miles south of this lake are Caballo Lake and Percha Dam State Parks.

Faywood Hot Springs, a True High Desert Oasis, is a Rustic Hot Spring Resort, offering Natural Mineral Water Soaking Pools, Private Cabins, RV & Tent Camping, Massage Therapy, Conference/Retreat Facilities, and more in Southwestern New Mexico.

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