Perhaps there’s more to “The Sunshine State” than first meets the eye. Let’s take a look at New Mexico, the REAL sunshine state, and why it’s your ideal retirement destination.
- New Mexico Offers Far More Sunshine than Florida.
Florida has identified itself as The Sunshine State since 1970 – a brilliant but deceptive marketing ploy. In truth, Arizona ranks 1st in annual sunshine, barely edging out New Mexico in 2nd place, with Florida ranking a mere 10th. If sunshine is one of the reasons you’re thinking of retiring to Florida, it’s time to take a look at New Mexico, where sunshine is a way of life!
- New Mexico’s Rainfall Is Dramatically Lower than Florida.
The disparity between Florida, the not-so-very-sunny state, and New Mexico becomes even more apparent when you compare annual rainfall. New Mexico’s 13 inches per year pales in comparison to Florida, with its average of 54 inches per year. Imagine avenging an inch of rain every 7 days in Florida vs every 28 days in New Mexico. Instead of dodging downpours in Florida, you could be golfing, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, playing pickleball, and doing the other things you love from your new retirement home in New Mexico, where hurricanes never occur and most residents don’t even own an umbrella!
- New Mexico’s Sunshine Can Be Enjoyed Year-Round.
As mentioned above, Arizona ranks first in annual days of sunshine, but sunshine brings heat, and in Arizona, that heat can be unbearable. Imagine living in Phoenix where, in the summer of 2023, for example, residents experienced 106 days of 100-119° temps from June through September. No matter how you look at it, that’s extreme heat for nearly a third of the year. Conversely, as an example, Turtleback Mountain Resort, a luxury residential community in Sierra County, New Mexico, offers sunshine you can enjoy all year long, with annual highs averaging 75.4° vs. 87.2° in Phoenix. You won’t need to escape extreme heat by spending the summer months indoors from your home in New Mexico.
- New Mexico Is the REAL Sunshine State.
With the lack of sunshine in Florida and the inability to fully enjoy many of the sunny days in Arizona, New Mexico is clearly the REAL Sunshine State. Why face seemingly endless days of rain or spend the summer months indoors, escaping the heat, when you can enjoy outdoor activities every month of the year, from pickleball, tennis, golf, fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding to hiking, biking, skiing, mountain biking and off-roading. And because it rarely rains, outdoor activities are hardly ever interrupted by the weather. It all adds up to a more enjoyable, active lifestyle for you.
- New Mexico’s Sunshine Will Give Your Health a Boost.
It’s no secret that sunshine will give your health a boost. It’s known to reduce high blood pressure, improve your mood, help your body produce Vitamin D, improve your sleep, reduce stress, elevate your energy, and much more. Getting outdoors and enjoying New Mexico’s sunshine is the natural way to become a healthier you!
Isn’t it time to live where sunshine will brighten your life year-round – a place where you can enjoy the natural beauty of mountains, mesas, high deserts, lakes, rivers and truly unique landscapes every month of the year? Discover New Mexico – the nation’s best-kept retirement secret! And when it comes to retirement communities, nothing compares to Turtleback Mountain Estates. We invite you to connect with us today to learn more.
