Where Las Palomas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Las Palomas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Las Palomas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Las Palomas
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Las Palomas
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Las Palomas runs above New Mexico on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 54% of residents are 65 or older (New Mexico 19%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 59 miles from Las Palomas
The closest emergency room is Three Crosses Regional Hospital in Las Cruces, 58.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Ben Archer Health Center is closer (7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Las Palomas
53.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.4% across New Mexico. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (New Mexico 14.2%). Las Palomas’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Las Palomas, and more people treating it
42.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New Mexico figure falls outside Las Palomas’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Las Palomas adults…
Las Palomas runs above NM on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Las Palomas is an older town: 54% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across New Mexico. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Las Palomas as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Las Palomas
No hospital or community health center in Las Palomas itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Las Palomas; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Las Palomas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
How Las Palomas adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Las Palomas adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.7% of Las Palomas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Las Palomas and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Las Palomas adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Las Palomas
Why doesn’t Las Palomas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Las Palomas.
Where can I get low-cost care near Las Palomas?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ben Archer Health Center - T Or C School-Aged Health Center in Truth Or Consequences, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Las Palomas.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Mexico figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.