Aztec Ruins National Monument preserves structures and artifacts of Ancestral Pueblo people from the 1100s through 1200s. The monument was established in 1923, and designated a World Heritage Site in 1937. … [Read more...]
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New Mexico Scenic Byways
New Mexico is home to 26 magnificent scenic byways. Eight of the 126 America's Byways are right in New Mexico. The America's Byways Program is part of the US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and was established to help … [Read more...]
Truth or Consequences/Elephant Butte Day Trip
Natural hot springs are plentiful around New Mexico, but the springs at Truth or Consequences (previsously named Hot Springs until the name was changed as a game-show stunt) are a special treat. … [Read more...]
New Mexico Museum of Space History-Alamogordo, NM
The mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History is to educate the visitors from around the world in the history, science, and technology of space. The museum stresses the significant role that the state of New Mexico has played in the development … [Read more...]
Historic Lincoln-Lincoln, NM
Historic Lincoln is a subsidiary of the Hubbard Museum of the American West. It is a collection of historic buildings, including Dr. Woods House, the Luna House and the Visitors Center/Museum. Features exhibits on Native Americans, Hispanics, Buffalo … [Read more...]
General Douglas L. McBride Museum-Roswell, NM
Dedicated to the preservation of U.S. military history. The museum features firearms, uniforms, insignia, and collections of Howard Cook's Guadalcanal paintings and Peter Hurd paintings. … [Read more...]
Fort Sumner State Monument-Fort Sumner, NM
As more Americans settled in the territory of New Mexico, they met with fierce resistance from the Mescalero Apache and Navajo people who fought to maintain control of their traditional lands and their way of life. In an effort to subjugate them, the U.S. … [Read more...]
War Eagles Air Museum-Santa Teresa, NM
This worldwide military aviation history museum is dedicated to collecting, restoring and exhibiting historic aircraft of World War II and the Korean conflict years. The aircraft stored at the museum are kept in flying condition. … [Read more...]
White Sands National Monument-Holloman Air Force Base, NM
White Sands National Monument is a spectacular expanse of white sands and dunes. It is located near the site of the explosion of the first atomic bomb. The Visitor Center is a beautiful example of Spanish Pueblo Revival architecture constructed … [Read more...]
Carlsbad Caverns National Park-Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad Caverns is New Mexico's largest visitor attraction. In addition to the extensive and spectacular fossil reef cave system, the park offers special programs including bat flight talks each evening in summer, interpretive programs, a 9 mile scenic … [Read more...]