What is the eviction risk score for Tortugas?

The landlord eviction risk score for Tortugas, NM is 4.3 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Tortugas have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Tortugas is 3.1 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Tortugas?

Typical eviction timeline is about 80 days from notice to writ of possession.

Tortugas, NM Eviction Risk Score DoÃƒÂ±a Ana County · New Mexico · Pop. 381

Updated Apr 18, 2026

● Moderate Risk

Tortugas, NM sits at 4.3/10 — Moderate risk. , 32.1% renters, ~80-day typical timeline.

4.3 / 10 Moderate

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Score vs. benchmarks

Tortugas

4.3

DoÃƒÂ±a Ana County

4.9

New Mexico avg

4.4

National avg

4.4

30.4%Tenant-law probabilityi

$2,729–8,072Typical eviction costi

80 daysTypical timelinei

32.1%Rentersi

Location & regional heat

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Sub-score breakdown

Each component on a 1–10 scale. Ticks mark the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentiles nationally.

Local political climatei

6.3

Regional political climatei

6.3

State political climate

3.9

Economic stressi

5.1

Supply constrainti

3.4

Rent-control risk

3.1

Eviction process difficulty

3.9

Tenant organizing strengthi

3.4

Housing court bias

3.2

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About eviction risk in Tortugas, NM

Tortugas, NM has an eviction risk score of 4.3 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in DoÃƒÂ±a Ana County and the state of New Mexico. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Economic stress: poverty rate 30.4%, unemployment 0.0%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, DoÃƒÂ±a Ana County voted Democratic by 18.3 points — classified as moderately tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.3/10, Tortugas is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

Nearby Cities — Eviction Risk Comparison

City	Distance	Population	Risk score
University Park, NM	0.7 mi	2,782	6.8
San Pablo, NM	1.4 mi	696	4.1
Mesilla, NM	3.2 mi	1,717	4.5
Las Cruces, NM	4.4 mi	114,197	6.5
Fairacres, NM	5.4 mi	616	4.5
Picacho Hills, NM	7.9 mi	2,002	3.7
Mesquite, NM	8.1 mi	675	3.4
San Miguel, NM	8.2 mi	772	3.8