Wrknrvr Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 We are curious if any has wintered in that area. We have been most places in the US. Just never stayed in that area. We may Just slowly move around New Mexico. Just thinking, Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) We spent a summer 17 miles south of T or C , but never a winter , in a nice little campground . Cheap , too . $150 month + electric . A little cool for our liking , but , I'd imagine winter being not too bad for weather , as it's high desert . Truth or Consequences, NM Weather averages Overview Graphs MonthHigh / Low(°F)Rain January57° / 27°1 day February63° / 32°1 day March70° / 38°1 day April78° / 44°0 days May87° / 54°1 day June96° / 63°2 days July96° / 67°6 days August93° / 65°6 days September88° / 58°3 days October78° / 47°2 days November66° / 35°1 day December56° / 27°2 days Edited July 3, 2021 by Pat & Pete Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertraveler Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Never wintered there, but have visited in October numerous times. We love the area around Caballo Lake and Elephant Butte Lake. We seriously considered moving to Alamogordo which is a little further South with a little more development and lots more in the way of services and things to do. In the Summer the mountain towns of Ruidoso and Cloud Croft are not far away. Las Cruces which is even larger is about an hour and a half away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Winters in southern New Mexico are cold. We tried it! Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted July 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 We had -18 last winter. So a little chill would be fine for us. Thanks for the info. Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo18 Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Just spent March - early May in NM. First, the northern part is indeed VERY cold in winter--think skiing on snow! So you will have to spent the coldest part of the winter in the very southern part of NM. Daytimes had highs of 60-70 and nights were downright cold--close to freezing many nights. One advantage is that there is a non-resident annual camping pass that costs about $225. With that, you only have to pay $4 per night for electric sites. However, a warning that most NM state parks have dirt roads and can be dusty. There are some wonderful exceptions, however, among them is Oliver Lee and some of the camping areas around Elephant Butte. One of my favorite places is Cochiti Lake, but it is COE and a little too far north for most of the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBirdman Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 23 hours ago, 2gypsies said: Winters in southern New Mexico are cold. We tried it! Cold and un-predictable. I worked on a flight-line for 6 years in Alamogordo (Holloman AFB). Nights can get down-right miserable especially with the wind blowing. One Saturday in winter, morning temps was in the upper 60's so I rode a motorcycle to work. By the time I left for the ride home, ~6 hours later, I rode home through 6 inches of snow. Was not in the forecast, yes, it was not fun... LOL Spent a lot of time camping at Caballo and Elephant Butte Lake, very enjoyable but would not winter there. Would not hesitate to camp in the FamCamp there or in town but I would be prepared for some cold mid winter days/nights. Never went through T or C winter time so can't add anything about there. I can/will add, winter time, would not recommend the higher elevations, lots of snow and cold temps. Quote 2002 Fifth Avenue RV (RIP) 2015 Ram 3500 Mega-cab DRW(38k miles), 6.7L Cummins Diesel, A668RFE, 3.73, 14,000 GVWR, 5,630 Payload, 27,300 GCWR, 18,460 Max Trailer Weight Rating(For Sale) , living in the frigid north, ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawdog Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 Vern -- Sent you an email. Renee PS -- Certainly hope you'll come by us if you do decide to head south this winter... Quote Dave, Renee & furkids Casey & Miss Kitty 1998 Volvo 610 Straight 10 "Leather n' Lace"; Herrin bed w/Rampage motorcycle lift; 2010 40' New Horizons Majestic; 2008 Harley FLSTC; 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited; 1999 Yamaha 4X4 Kodiak (that is NOT with us!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George the greek Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 I've spent the past 3 winters in and near T or C I like it. there is a few nice parks and some not so nice. The town is slow paced with thermal hot spring pools to soak in. Active senior center with meals dances and card games. last year Covid changed things a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKRITTER Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 It is the desert, no insulation, really hot in the summer, really cold in the winter. Quote 2013 Newmar Dutchstar 4318 2019 F150 KR 4X4 BlueOx 10K Tow Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George the greek Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 I e found the winters to be mostly mild but then again i am from Wisconsin originally. The first two winters I stayed were quite nice 50’s and 60’s some 70’s. Last year Dec and Jan were cold some nights below freezing and a few snow storms, but then again look what happened in Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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