Taos is a high-altitude desert town in Taos County, in north-central New Mexico. Situated between the Rio Grande Canyon and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, it is located approximately 50 miles south of the Colorado border. Taos is the county seat of Taos County and its largest city, with an estimated population of 6,567 as of 2021.
Santa Fe National Forest is a protected national forest in northern New Mexico, in the Southwestern United States. Established in 1915, the forest covers an area of 1,558,452 acres (6,306.83 km²). Elevations range from 1,600 feet (5,300 m) to 4,000 feet (13,103 feet) at Truchas Peak, located within the Pecos Wilderness Area.
Located in White Rock, the White Rock Overlook offers spectacular 270-degree views of the Rio Grande as it flows alongside the Jemez Mountains. From this vantage point, you can admire panoramic views of the river, distant mountains, and rugged canyons. It's an ideal spot for family outings or peaceful afternoons.
Los Alamos County is a county in the state of New Mexico. It is also home to one of the National Nuclear Security Agency's laboratories—the Los Alamos National Laboratory. According to the 2020 census, the population was 19,419. The county has two census-designated locations: Los Alamos and White Rock. Los Alamos is the county's administrative center and its largest community.
The Three Rivers rock carvings are outstanding examples of prehistoric rock art from the Jornada Mogollon people. The basalt mountain range rising above the Three Rivers Valley contains over 21,000 rock carvings, including masks, sunbursts, wildlife, handprints, and geometric patterns. The sheer number and density of the carvings make this one of the largest and most interesting rock art sites in the American Southwest.
Guadalupe Ruin, the easternmost Chacoan Outlier, is a single-story masonry pueblo situated on an isolated sandstone mesa rising nearly 200 feet above the valley floor. The top of the mesa is isolated by sheer walls on all sides, with access to the top restricted to a narrow trail.
The 89,000-acre Valles Caldera National Preserve encompasses a caldera formed by volcanic eruptions 1.25 million years ago that possesses exceptional value in illustrating and interpreting massive explosive volcanic eruptions, caldera formation, and the functioning of active geothermal systems.
White Sands National Park is a national park of the United States located in New Mexico and completely surrounded by White Sands Missile Range. Spanning nearly 275 square miles, White Sands is home to a surreal landscape of rolling white dunes, with 230 square miles open for exploration. It's a playground for hiking, sledding, stargazing, and more.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park in the American Southwest hosting a large concentration of pre-Columbian indigenous ruins of pueblos. Containing the most sweeping collection of ancient ruins north of Mexico, the park preserves one of the most important cultural and historical areas in the United States.
Taos County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,489. Its county seat is Taos. The county was formed in 1852 as one of the original nine counties in New Mexico Territory.
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of rugged but beautiful canyon and mesa country. The monument preserves the homes and territory of the Ancestral Puebloans of a later era in the Southwest. Most of the pueblo structures date to two eras, dating between 1150 and 1600 AD.
Sandoval County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 148,834. The county seat is Bernalillo. Largest city is Rio Rancho. From pine forest to desert scrub, from alpine meadow to riparian wetland, Sandoval County offers an appealing variety of wildlife habitat.
Otero County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 67,839. Its county seat is Alamogordo. Its southern boundary is the Texas state line. White Sands National Park, Lincoln National Forest and the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation are in Otero county.
San Juan County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, its population was 121,661. Its county seat is Aztec. The county was created in 1887. The Four Corners is full of wonder, mystery, beauty, and outdoor recreation opportunities. San Juan County is the perfect basecamp to enjoy unforgettable outdoor and cultural activities in the region.
The Crow Canyon Archaeological District is located in the heart of the Dinétah region of the American Southwest in Rio Arriba and San Juan counties in New Mexico. The Crow Canyon Pueblito consists of a five-room pueblito, an additional room atop a large boulder, the remains of eight forked-pole hogans, two sweat lodges and several petroglyph panels.
The Tinkertown Museum is a folk art museum in Sandia Park, New Mexico. Over 50,000 glass bottles form rambling walls that surround a 22-room museum. Wagon wheels, old fashioned store fronts, and wacky western memorabilia make Tinkertown’s exterior as much as a museum as the wonders within.
Dona Ana County is a county located in the southern part of the New Mexico. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, its population was 219,561, which makes it the second-most populated county in New Mexico. Its county seat is Las Cruces, the second-most populous municipality in New Mexico after Albuquerque, with 111,385 as of the 2020 U.S. Census.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino is New Mexico’s premier gaming destination, featuring a state-of-the-art horse track, a sensational casino floor, incredible restaurants, live entertainment and much more. It welcomes you to visit the facilities to win big, eat great and enjoy amazing live music accompanied by superior customer service.
Chaves County is a county in New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,157. The county seat is Roswell, home of the NM Military Institute, the country's first oil field training center, and the infamous "Roswell incident." Visit Roswell to see the UFO attractions, visit Bitter Lake, or check out the Mescalero Sand Dunes.
Bernalillo County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 676,444. The county seat, Albuquerque, is the most populous city in New Mexico. Located in central New Mexico, Bernalillo County is home to Albuquerque and serves as a major economic and cultural crossroads in the American Southwest.
