Unfortunately, New Mexico is not one of the safest states in the nation, recording the highest rate of property crime and 2nd highest rate of violent crime. Yet, despite the citys high level of property crime, Portales achieved a decent 2.01 per 1,000 violent crime rate that is a third of New Mexicos state average.

What dangers are in New Mexico?

Even though New Mexico is awesome, we still have hazards that kill residents and visitors alike .10 Terrifying Things In New Mexico That Can (And Just Might) Kill YouLightning. Flickr/Todd Shoemake. Flash floods. Flickr/J.J. Forest fires. Hiking. Spiders. Reptiles. Scorpions. Rodents.More items •19 Feb 2016

Is New Mexico expensive to live?

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means New Mexico is cheaper than the US average .New Mexico cost of living is 88.4.COST OF LIVINGNew MexicoUnited StatesGrocery93.3100Health82.6100Housing83.6100Median Home Cost$246,000$291,7004 more rows