Are you living where the sun disappears for days or even weeks at a time? Let’s face it. That can be depressing. It’s time to relocate to the Southwest – Turtleback Mountain Resort in Sierra County, New Mexico, to be exact! With 300+ days of annual sunshine, Turtleback Mountain Resort offers a healthy dose of rays nearly every day of the year, which is just one of the many reasons you’ll want to call Turtleback Mountain Resort home.

- Your Days Will Be Filled With Dramatic Colors.
Wake up to sunny mornings that begin by casting a golden glow on the surrounding mountains, mesas and high desert vegetation, with dramatic shadows that grow longer by the minute until the sun has fully risen. And on those mornings when the eastern horizon is dotted with clouds, the color-rich sunrises are nothing short of captivating. During the day, the community’s ponds reflect a sapphire blue hue which is simply stunning. And evenings offer up their own magical palette of colors, blanketing the mountains and mesas with a rosy hue while the skies fill with such an array of colors that you’ll find yourself frequently sharing photos with family and friends.

- You’ll Love Our Mildly-Changing Seasons
Trade in extreme Arizona heat… damp, cold Northeast or Midwest winters… and humidity and rains so common in Florida and other southern states… for our mildly changing seasons – with a twist! Thanks to our low humidity, summers feel 10-20 degrees cooler and winters 10-20 degrees warmer than the temps on the thermometer! Plus, you won’t need umbrellas, snow shovels, or hurricane shutters… ever!

- You’ll Enjoy Outdoor Activities Year-Round.
Thanks to our 300+ days of annual sunshine, you can enjoy an outdoor lifestyle day after day all year long. Why let the lack of sunshine restrict your lifestyle when you can golf, boat, fish, hike, bike, play pickleball, and explore our one-of-a-kind destinations year-round at Turtleback Mountain Resort!

- You’ll Live Healthier.
Did you know that sunshine helps boost your immunity by providing a daily dose of Vitamin D? Or that it can help reduce the risk of several types of cancer as well as autoimmune diseases? Or that responsible sun exposure serves as a natural source of nutrients your body needs to stay healthy? Sunshine can also help lower your blood pressure, lift your spirits, reduce stress, elevate your energy, and improve your sleep!
New Mexico is second to Arizona as the sunniest state in the nation but our high desert climate brings us cooler summers and a fabulous year-round lifestyle. We invite you to learn what Turtleback Mountain Resort offers in addition to our glorious, sunny days – a lifestyle filled with stunning views, elegant homes, luxurious amenities, exceptional activities, and destinations you won’t find anywhere else in the world.