Community

About Los Lunas

The Village of Los Lunas is located in Central New Mexico and, more specifically, in the north-central section of Valencia County, twenty-two miles south of Albuquerque along the scenic Rio Grande. Summers are warm, winters are cold and sunny, and average annual precipitation is typical of the high desert with 10” rain and 5” snow. Los Lunas has a low cost of living compared with neighboring Albuquerque, while still offering ample shopping, employment and recreational opportunities. In 2024, Los Lunas had an estimated population of just over 19,000, and is considered the second-fastest growing city in New Mexico – find more demographics for the Village of Los Lunas on the US Census Bureau’s website. 

History

The Village was initially established in the mid-17th century by Spanish settlers, and it later became the county seat of Valencia County in 1876. Fifty-two years later, in 1928, it was incorporated as a municipality with only 466 residents. Historically, the Village was an agricultural community and once the center of the local dairy industry, while hay and alfalfa were the area’s two main forage products. Learn more about the history of Los Lunas (link pending to history page) through our website, or by visiting our local Museum of Heritage and Arts.

Schools

Los Lunas is fortunate to have excellent educational resources for people of all ages. The Los Lunas Public School District serves Kindergarten through 12^th grade students in the Village of Los Lunas, as well as students outside the Village limits in the Village of Bosque Farms, the Town of Peralta, Valencia, Tome, Meadow Lake, El Cerro, El Cerro Mission, Isleta Pueblo, and other portions of unincorporated Valencia County.  The School of Dreams Academy Charter School, located in Los Lunas, is a Kindergarten through 12^th grade New Mexico state authorized charter school, offering a STEAM-oriented education. Finally, for those seeking a higher education, the Valencia Campus of the University of New Mexico has served local residents since 1981, and its newly developed Workforce Training Center is located right in the Village of Los Lunas. 

Employment and Shopping

Los Lunas is a regional destination for employment and retail shopping, serving Valencia County and as far north as the South Valley in Albuquerque. Our major employers include the Los Lunas Meta Data Center, Walmart Distribution Center, Wall Colmonoy, Niagara Bottling and Fresenius Medical Care. We also have a robust variety of retail shops and restaurants to serve the daily needs of our residents and visitors. 

Quality of Life

The Village of Los Lunas makes quality of life amenities a priority. Our Parks and Recreation Department maintains 17 parks and two open space preserves, runs youth and adult sports leagues throughout the year, and organizes special events like our Fourth of July Celebration. The Los Lunas Public Library offers a wealth of in person and digital resources and acts as a hub for STEAM events and educational programming. The Museum of Heritage and Arts, a branch of the Public Library, showcases the arts, culture and history of Valencia County. Many other attractions and events are located throughout the region as well – learn more on our official Los Lunas Roads Less Traveled Tourism website.

Stay up-to-date on Village news! Check out our monthly Village Newsletters (link to follow) and our official Facebook page!