New Mexico’s
Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles
2020
Nicknamed The Land of Enchantment, New Mexico offers a wide array of vivid landscapes, national parks, and indoor recreations to keep any fitness routine unique. Stunning rose desert lands, forested mountains, and roaring rivers create a perfect place for thrilling outdoor activities. 30 million tourists visit New Mexico each year and bring a sense of adventure that builds positive mindsets and active routines. New Mexico’s strong cultural ties to nature infuse day-to-day routines with an aptitude for outdoor exploration and health-minded choices.
Interesting things to know about New Mexico:
- New Mexico has more PhDs per capita than any other state.
- The Wilderness Act began in New Mexico to prioritize conservation.
- The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot air balloon festival in the world.
The percentage of adults who report excessive drinking. Heavy drinking is linked to higher blood pressure, poorer liver function, increased stroke risk and larger waistlines.
The percentage of adults who report lack of physical activity.
The percentage of adults who report a BMI — or body mass index — above 30%. Higher BMI may be an indicator of greater risk to physical health.
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White Rock, NM
5,878
990
130
50 
210
1.75
100
8
3.1
No
180
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Los Alamos, NM
12,035 990 130 50 210 1.75 100 8 3.1 No 180 9
Truth Or Consequences, NM
5,865 870 240 210 240 1.93 150 15 4.5 No 130 14
Eldorado At Santa Fe, NM
6,203 770 110 110 140 2.14 130 12 3.8 Yes 160 12
Edgewood, NM
6,130 900 160 70 230 2.42 140 12 4 Yes 160 12
Paradise Hills, NM
5,576 900 160 70 230 2.42 140 12 4 Yes 160 12
Rio Rancho, NM
98,023 900 160 70 230 2.42 140 12 4 Yes 160 12
Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM
6,119 900 160 70 230 2.42 140 12 4 Yes 160 12
Taos, NM
5,971 830 150 210 200 1.68 150 15 4.2 Yes 140 13
Ruidoso, NM
7,848 920 210 180 230 1.96 160 12 3.9 Yes 150 12
Santa Fe, NM
84,612 770 110 110 140 2.14 130 12 3.8 Yes 160 12
North Valley, NM
11,999 900 160 70 230 2.42 140 12 4 Yes 160 12
Albuquerque, NM
560,218 900 160 70 230 2.42 140 12 4 Yes 160 12
South Valley, NM
41,391 900 160 70 230 2.42 140 12 4 Yes 160 12
Silver City, NM
9,529 790 160 150 230 2.1 140 13 3.8 Yes 150 12
Corrales, NM
8,678 860 130 130 240 2.45 150 12 3.9 Yes 170 12
Raton, NM
6,035 780 190 290 250 1.61 160 14 4.2 Yes 140 13
Bernalillo, NM
10,105 860 130 130 240 2.45 150 12 3.9 Yes 170 12
Deming, NM
14,099 700 230 170 280 2.42 190 16 4.3 Yes 140 14
Bloomfield, NM
7,842 550 230 180 330 2.28 180 14 4.5 Yes 140 14
Farmington, NM
44,788 550 230 180 330 2.28 180 14 4.5 Yes 140 14
Española, NM
10,050 750 190 230 270 1.89 160 15 4.3 Yes 150 14
Aztec, NM
6,442 550 230 180 330 2.28 180 14 4.5 Yes 140 14
North Hobbs, NM
6,083 830 270 40 320 2.66 150 13 3.7 No 180 11
Lee Acres, NM
5,784 550 230 180 330 2.28 180 14 4.5 Yes 140 14
Shiprock, NM
8,956 550 230 180 330 2.28 180 14 4.5 Yes 140 14
Hobbs, NM
38,277 830 270 40 320 2.66 150 13 3.7 No 180 11
Lovington, NM
11,288 830 270 40 320 2.66 150 13 3.7 No 180 11
Portales, NM
11,754 800 260 140 250 2.42 180 15 4.2 Yes 160 14
Los Chaves, NM
5,380 470 190 240 290 2.21 160 14 4.1 Yes 150 13
Las Vegas, NM
13,107 670 190 280 250 1.89 170 16 4.3 Yes 150 14
Los Lunas, NM
15,835 470 190 240 290 2.21 160 14 4.1 Yes 150 13
Socorro, NM
8,407 620 220 220 290 1.82 200 15 4.4 No 160 14
Belen, NM
7,116 470 190 240 290 2.21 160 14 4.1 Yes 150 13
Roswell, NM
47,635 710 280 130 310 2.59 180 14 4.1 Yes 170 13
Alamogordo, NM
31,701 540 200 150 280 2.35 180 14 4.3 Yes 170 13
Grants, NM
8,968 660 250 220 280 1.82 220 17 4.6 Yes 160 16
Carlsbad, NM
29,331 710 240 130 330 2.63 150 12 3.9 Yes 190 11
Artesia, NM
12,268 710 240 130 330 2.63 150 12 3.9 Yes 190 11
Clovis, NM
38,680 780 270 150 300 2.49 210 14 4.1 Yes 190 13
Gallup, NM
21,929 430 260 410 370 2.1 220 20 5.4 Yes 150 19
Zuni Pueblo, NM
7,532 430 260 410 370 2.1 220 20 5.4 Yes 150 19How Did We Determine the Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles?
We compiled our list of Best Cities for for Fit Lifestyle by looking at 11 key metrics backed by scientific research. Keep reading to find out which metrics we chose and how they affect slumber.
