For thousands of years, groups of nomads used the caves above Cliff Dweller Creek as temporary shelter. In the late 1200s, people of the agricultural Mogollon (Southern Ancestral Pueblo) culture made it a home. They built rooms, crafted pottery and raised children in the cliff dwellings for one or two generations. By approximately 1300, the Mogollon had moved on, leaving the walls behind.
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.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is an American national park in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico. High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.
El Santuario de Chimayo is a Roman Catholic church in Chimayo, New Mexico, USA. This shrine, a National Historic Landmark, is famous for the story of its founding and as a contemporary pilgrimage site. At Santuario de Chimayo you find two chapels of historical significance - The Lord of Esquipulas Chapel and the Santo Niño de Atocha Chapel.
Taos Pueblo is an ancient pueblo belonging to a Taos speaking Native American tribe of Pueblo people. It is approximately 1000 years old and lies about 1 mile north of the modern city of Taos, New Mexico.
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, located 40 miles southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico (near Cochiti), is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) managed site that was established as a U.S. National Monument by President Bill Clinton in January 2001 shortly before leaving office. Kasha-Katuwe means "white cliffs" in the Pueblo language Keresan.
Carson National Forest is a national forest in northern New Mexico. The finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.5 million acres of the Carson National Forest. Elevations rise from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico.
The Carlsbad Museum and Art Center features permanent displays focusing on local and regional history, Native American art and artifacts, and modern, contemporary and Southwestern art. It includes the McAdoo Collection of Taos Ten' paintings. Temporary exhibitions feature Southwestern artists, crafts persons and history topics of interest to people of the region.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a renowned natural attraction located in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico, near the town of Carlsbad. It is known for its stunning limestone caves, expansive caverns, and diverse underground formations, making it one of the most popular destinations for cave exploration and sightseeing in the United States.
Opened in 1868, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs is one of the oldest natural health resorts in the United States, and the only hot springs in the world with a remarkable combination of four different sulfur-free mineral waters.
New Mexico is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. Known for its diverse culture, rich history, stunning landscapes, and unique blend of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo influences, New Mexico offers a range of experiences for residents and visitors. Its population was 2,117,522 in 2020.
Carlsbad is a city located in southeastern New Mexico, United States. It serves as the county seat of Eddy County and is known for its proximity to the famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park. It is a vibrant city with a diverse economy, rich cultural heritage, and natural beauty, making it an attractive destination for visitors and residents alike. Its population was 32,238 in 2020.
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.
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.
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.
Eddy County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 62,314. Its county seat and largest city is Carlsbad. It is north of the Texas state line. Eddy County comprises the Carlsbad-Artesia.
Sandia Crest, also known locally as Sandia Peak, is a mountain ridge of the Sandia–Manzano Mountains, and is located in the Sandia Mountains of Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The Sandia Mountains lie to the east of Albuquerque. Named after the Spanish word for watermelon, the Sandias turn gorgeous shades of pink when the sun sets on the city.
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.
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.
