Outdoors in New Mexico

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outdoors in New Mexico : the essentials

Deserts in Alamogordo

White Sands National Monument

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This was not the first time I've seen sand dunes, but it was the first time I saw miles and miles of white sand dunes. It was incr

Gardens in Albuquerque

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Mesa Verde, in Colorado is one of the best preserved native Indian ruins in the United States. With two entrances,the northern one

Forests in Silver City

Gila National Forest

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On my way from Silver City to the National Monument Gila Cliff Dwellings, I came across this vast forest. I was delighted when I s

Skiing in Santa Fe

Ski Santa Fe

I work at this place, I had never seen snow before and I can assure you that there is a lot here, though it's nothing compared to

Nature Reserves in Carlsbad

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center

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It's amazing how Mother Nature creates these amazing and sublimely beautiful places that we're so privileged to admire and enjoy!

Skiing in Ruidoso

Ruidoso

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This place is in the mountains of southern New Mexico, in the United States. It is called Ruidoso and is located in the middle of

Nature Reserves in Santa Fe

Camel Rock Monument

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Camel Rock is a naturally occurring roadside attraction that looks just like a camel when viewed from a distance. Just a quick swi

Nature Reserves in Grants

El Malpais National Monument

El Malpais is a great day trip from Albuquerque for anyone ve enjoys scenic drives and/or hiking. It also combines well with nearb

Nature Reserves in Ramah

El Morro National Monument

About an hour and a half drive from Albuquerque, El Morro National Monument is an easy day trip (and also combines easily with El

Nature Reserves in Alamogordo

Lincoln National Forest

Lincoln National Forest, Cloudcroft. This place has a little bit of everything: cattle roaming freely, hunting, fresh pies, and lo

Volcanoes in Capulin

Capulin Volcano National Monument

One of my favorite visits at the northeast side of New Mexico. I visited and lived for a couple months at Oklahoma, I decided to e

Nature Reserves in Abiquiu

Abiquiu

Skiing in Ruidoso

Sierra Blanca

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Alamogordo

Ruidoso

Santa Fe

Albuquerque

Carlsbad