concentrated from May to October although an average of of snow is received each winter. Area attractions East of Villanueva is Villanueva State Park, a colorful canyon cut by the Pecos River. Education It is in the West Las Vegas Schools school district. West Las Vegas High School is the area high school. References Further reading The Villanueva, New Mexico story; F. Stanley; 24 pages; 1970. External links Villanueva community profile 1870 Census of La Cuesta (Villanueva), page 1, page 2 Unincorporated communities in New Mexico Unincorporated communities in San Miguel County, New Mexico