Tularosa, New Mexico
Population: 2,864
Located in Otero County
Tularosa is a small village in the New Mexico desert in the Otero County. Tularosa derives its name from the Spanish term for reeds or cattails. The population of this village is just over 2,000 people and with its elevation of 4,430 feet, it was established as an official weather station. Because of the cities high elevation, the climate is much more moderate than other desert regions. The Sacramento Mountain Range provides shelter from the colder winds. Tularosa enjoys 350 days of sunshine each year and although the summers can get a bit warm, the nights are pleasantly cool. The New Mexico region is full of history and early American culture. However, the New Mexico Museum of Space History located in nearby Alamogordo, not only shows the past, but also brings the present to life. This fascinating science center consists of a space museum, Planetarium, IMAX Dome theatre, Hubbard Space Science Facility and International Space Hall of Fame. Children and adults alike will both learn and enjoy learning about space with hands on experience. With current technology, the final frontier is brought right to your very eyes to explore. A single-family home in Tularosa with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with over 1,800 feet of living space would be around $87,000. A 2 bedrooms, 2,5 bathroom, with a square footage of over 2,000 feet situated on over 10 acres of property would run in the range of $260,000. There is also residential land available for those wishing to build their own home under blue skies of New Mexico. Although Tularosa is a small community, its proximity to Alamogordo is excellent for employment opportunities. New Mexico State University, Alamogordo campus is ideal for providing residents with educational opportunity as they pursue further career training along with their job or to be full time students.
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