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ing how many lifelong New Mexicans are
INTRODUCTION
On behalf of the people of New Mexico, I awestruck when they discover a new site or
welcome you to our home, one of the most activity or cultural resource right in their own
enchanting destinations in the world. backyard that they have not yet experienced.
New Mexico’s vacation and entertainment The mystique and allure of New Mexico car-
choices are boundless. With our rich mixture of ries a force that is essentially inexplicable, but
culture, natural resources, renowned museums, it inspires a power that is quite real.
world-famous cuisine and diverse landscapes, Today, New Mexico continues to beckon
New Mexico is the perfect vacation escape for modern-day explorers with its tremendous
families and friends, for adventure and roman- landscapes, wide-open vistas and abundance
tic getaways, for sports and recreation. of sun.
You have chosen a destination like few oth- Leave your own mark in time. Welcome to
ers, where multicultural traditions, a storied our Land of Enchantment!
history and modern cities join forces to create ¡Bienvenidos!
lifelong memories. For centuries writers and
artists have used their talents to portray New
ELIZA SMITH
Mexico in ways that illustrate why this place is
so special. Gov. Bill Richardson
From Carlsbad Caverns in the south to Taos

Dear New Mexico Visitor, Pueblo in the north there’s never a shortage of
As lieutenant governor of the Land of exciting things to do or interesting places to
Enchantment, I have the honor and pleasure of explore. New Mexico is an all-season, all-
inviting you to visit one of the most beautiful, weather destination. We have three of the Top-
colorful and culturally diverse states in the 100 golf courses in the nation, our ski areas
nation. For those of you who have never visited, are world-class and there is no better place to
New Mexico is a treasure trove of art, history hike or camp.
and culture. So, as you’re making your vacation plans,
Explore our ghost towns and Ancestral please consider all that New Mexico has to
Pueblo ruins, trace the trail of Billy the Kid or offer. We’re sure you’ll be enchanted.
relax by the pool at one of our fine resorts. New Warm Wishes,
Mexico has a lot to offer. Our scenery has
inspired artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, Nicolai
Fechin and Ansel Adams, and our cuisine has
inspired world-renowned chefs like Mark Miller. Lt. Gov. Diane D. Denish
New Mexico
Tourism Department
Fred Peralta, Cabinet Secretary
Sharon Maloof, Deputy Cabinet Secretary
Program Directors
Jon Hendry, Travel and Marketing Director
Monica Abeita, Indian Tourism Director
Mike Stauffer, Communications Director
Martín Leger, Advertising Manager
Patty Romero, Media Relations/
Intl. Sales, Marketing
Mark Trujillo, Domestic Tour Trade
Ymelda DeVargas, Film Museum Exec. Director
Joe Lobato, N.M. Clean and Beautiful Director
Gary Romero, Visitor Information Center Director
Edd Trimmer, Fulfillment Services Director
Mike Lester, Administrative Services Director
Cabinet Secretary Fred Peralta Don Monaghan, Videographer Deputy Cabinet Secretary Sharon Maloof
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Table of Contents
Emergency Numbers
INTRODUCTION
Governor/Lt. Governor Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
To access emergency medical help in the event Tourism Department Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
of an accident or to obtain general emergency- Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
medical information, dial 911. For up-to-date Using this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
information on road conditions and closures call
the state Transportation Department’s toll-free In-State Mileage Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
hotline. The Highway Hotline number is New Mexico Visitor Information Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
(800) 432-4269. State Songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
www.nmshtd.state.nm.us Chambers of Commerce/Convention & Visitor Bureaus . . . . 14
E-mail: webmaster@nmshtd.state.nm.us
State Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The N.M. Department of Public Safety (state Tour Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
police) offers assistance to stranded motorists and
those encountering other problems on the road. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Accidents and road emergencies can be reported History 24, Spanish Trail 27, Cuisine 28, Geology 29, Fauna and Flora 29, Arts and
to the following district and subdistrict offices. Science 30, New Mexico Facts 30, Disabled Travelers 31, Senior Travelers & Retirees
32, International Visitors 32, City Temperatures 32, Weather 33
Central Region
Albuquerque ..........................(505) 841-9256 Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cuba ......................................(505) 289-3443 Casinos 34, Kid Spots 35, Festivals 38, Museums 40, Performing Arts 45, Outdoors
Los Lunas ..............................(505) 841-5286 New Mexico 47, Ballooning 49, Camping & Hiking 50, National Forest Contacts 50,
Moriarty .................................(505) 832-4491 State Parks Chart 52, Dude Ranches & Horseback Riding 53, Fishing & Hunting 54, Hot
Springs Map 55, Rafting 55, Stargazing 56, Golf Courses 57, Skiing 58
Northeast Region Native Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Las Vegas ..............................(505) 425-6771 Etiquette on Tribal Lands 64, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 65, Acoma 65, Cochití 65,
Ratón .....................................(505) 445-5571
Isleta 65, Jémez 66, Jicarilla Apache 66, Laguna 66, Mescalero Apache 67, Nambé 68,
Santa Rosa ............................(505) 472-5211
Navajo 68, Picurís 69, Pojoaque 70, Sandia 70, San Felipe 70, San Ildefonso 70, San
Springer .................................(505) 483-2884
Juan 72, Santa Ana 72, Santa Clara 73, Santo Domingo 73, Taos 74, Tesuque 74, Zia
Tucumcari ..............................(505) 461-3300
75, Zuni 75
Southeast Region Central Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Alamogordo ...........................(505) 437-1313 Albuquerque 78, Belén 87, Bernalillo 88, Bosque 89, Budaghers 89, Corrales 89,
Carlsbad ...............(505) 885-3137, 885-3138 Cuba 90, Jémez Springs 90, Los Lunas 90, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 91, Manzano
Clovis ...................................(505) 763-3426 91, Moriarty 92, Mountainair 92, Placitas 92, Ponderosa 93, Rio Rancho 93, Tomé 93
Hobbs ....................................(505) 392-5588
Roswell ..................................(505) 622-7200 Northeast Region. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Ruidoso .................................(505) 258-0067 Capulín 97, Cimarrón 97, Clayton 98, Eagle Nest 100, Las Vegas 100, Maxwell 101,
Mora 101, Pecos 102, Ratón 102, Roy 104, Santa Rosa 104, Springer 104, Tucumcari 105
Southwest Region
Deming ..................................(505) 546-3481 Southeast Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Las Cruces .............................(505) 524-6111 Alamogordo 108, Artesia 108, Capitán 110, Carlsbad 110, Carrizozo 112, Cloudcroft
Lordsburg ..............................(505) 542-9563 112, Clovis 114, Dexter 114, Eunice 114, Fort Sumner 114, Hobbs 114, Jal 116, Lincoln
Quemado ...............................(505) 773-4501 116, Loving 117, Lovington 117, Melrose 117, Portales 117, Roswell 118, Ruidoso/
Silver City .............(505) 388-1542, 388-3977 Ruidoso Downs 121, Tularosa 121, White’s City 121
Socorro ..................................(505) 835-0741 Southwest Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Truth or Consequences ...........(505) 894-7118 Anthony 124, Bernardo 124, Columbus 124, Datil 124, Deming 124, Elephant Butte
124, Glenwood 126, Hillsboro 126, Kelly 126, Las Cruces 126, Lordsburg 128,
Northwest Region
Magdalena 128, Mesilla 130, Quemado 130, Rodeo 130, Santa Teresa 130, Silver City
Aztec ...........(505) 334-6622, (505) 325-7547
130, Socorro 132, Sunland Park 132, Truth or Consequences 132
Gallup ....................................(505) 863-9353
Grants (505) 287-4377 (weekdays), 287-4141 Northwest Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Aztec 136, Bloomfield 138, Crownpoint 139, Farmington 140, Fort Wingate 144,
North Central Region Gallup 144, Grants 144, Milan 146, Ramah 146, Shiprock 146, Thoreau 146
Chama ...................................(505) 756-2343
Española ................................(505) 753-2277 North Central Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Santa Fe ......................(505) 827-9300, 9301 Abiquiú 152, Angel Fire 152, Cerrillos 158, Chama 159, Chimayó 159, Dixon 160,
Taos .......................................(505) 758-8878 Española 160, Galisteo 162, Los Alamos 162, Madrid 164, Ojo Caliente 164, Peñasco
164, Questa 167, Red River 167, Santa Fe 169, Taos 180, Ranchos de Taos 184, Village
Cover—Yucca plants bloom near the Organ of Taos Ski Valley 184, Tierra Amarilla 184
Mountains. Photo by Don Cotter.
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
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Española
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Los Alamos
Gallup (VIC) La Bajada (VIC) Santa Fe (VIC) ¡Bienvenidos!
Las Vegas
Glenrio (VIC)
We divided the state into six major regions, each
Grants Albuquerque
Clines Corners Santa easily identifiable by colors that differentiate the
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respective areas and editorial pages inside. Please
refer to the table of contents or the index to the
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back for quick and easy information location.
Texico (VIC)
Most of the material in this guide was gathered
nearly a year in advance to accommodate our press
Socorro deadline. We highly recommend that you call ahead
or check specifics online where available to verify
specific destination information.
Roswell For further travel information or more copies of
the 2004 Guide to New Mexico, call the state
Tourism Department at (800) SEE-NEW-MEX (733-
6396), (505) 827-7400, or write 491 Old Santa Fe
Artesia
Trail, Santa Fe 87501. www.newmexico.org
Lordsburg (VIC)
Carlsbad
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Las Cruces
Anthony (VIC)
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Chicago
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San Francisco Cincinnati
Kansas City
St. Louis
Denver
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Phoenix
ALBUQUERQUE
Tucson
El Paso Dallas
Houston
Distances to Albuquerque
Miami
CITY MILES KM. CITY MILES KM. CITY MILES KM.

Seattle 1,453 2,344 El Paso 266 429 Miami 1,970 3,177
San Francisco 1,109 1,789 Denver 437 705 Atlanta 1,404 2,265
Los Angeles 811 1,308 Minneapolis/St. Paul 1,219 2,047 St. Louis 1,042 1,681
Salt Lake City 604 974 Kansas City 777 1,253 Cincinnati 1,377 2,221
Las Vegas 586 945 Oklahoma City 542 874 New York 1,997 3,221
Phoenix 458 737 Dallas/Fort Worth 644 1,039 Boston 2,220 3,581
Tucson 432 697 Houston 853 1,376
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Gallup 87301. (505) 863-4909 I-25, Exit 451, 100 Clayton Rd.,
NMVIC Program Director gallupvic@direcway.com Ratón 87740. (505) 445-2761
The Lamy Building, 491 Old Santa Fe Trail Glenrio Visitor Information Center ratonvic@direcway.com
Santa Fe 87501. (505) 827-7307 37315-C, I-40, Glenrio 88434. Santa Fe Visitor Information Center
Gary.Romero@state.nm.us (505) 576-2424. glenriovic@direcway.com 491 Old Santa Fe Trail, P.O. Box 20002,
Anthony Visitor Information Center Lordsburg Visitor Information Center Santa Fe 87503. (505) 827-7336.
I-10 Rest Area, North of Exit O, P.O. Box I-10, Exit 20 Rest Area, P.O. Box 132, vcenter@state.nm.us
1270, Anthony 88021. (505) 882-2419. Lordsburg 88045. (505) 542-8149 Texico Visitor Information Center
anthonyvic@direcway.com lordsburgvic@direcway.com #336 U.S. 60/70/84, Texico 88135.
Chama Visitor Information Center La Bajada Visitor Information Center (505) 482-3321.
P.O. Box 697, 2372 N.M. 17, Chama I-25, 17 miles south of Santa Fe, 491 Old texicovic@direcway.com
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Official State Songs (Chorus) Tus pueblos y aldeas, mi tierra encantada
De lindas mujeres que no tiene igual.
Days that are full of heart-dreams, nights
INTRODUCTION
when the moon hangs low; (Chorus)

O, Fair New Mexico Beaming its benediction o’er Nuevo Mejico.
Land with its bright mañana, coming through El Río del Norte, que es el Río Grande,
Words and Music by Elizabeth Garrett weal and woe; Sus aguas corrientes fluyen hasta el mar y
State of our esperanza, is Nuevo Mejico. riegan tus campos
Under a sky of azure, where balmy breezes Mi tierra encantada de lindas mujeres que no
blow; (Chorus) tiene igual.
Kissed by the golden sunshine, is Nuevo
Mejico. (Chorus)
Home of the Montezuma, with fiery heart Así es Nuevo Méjico
aglow, Tus campos se visten de flores de Mayo
State of the deeds historic, is Nuevo Mejico. Letra y Música de Amadeo Lucero De lindos colores
Que Dios les doto
Chorus: Un canto que traigo muy dentro del alma Tus pajaros cantan mi tierra encantada
O, fair New Mexico, we love, we love you so Lo canto a mi estado, mi tierra natal. Sus trinos de amores
Our heart with pride o’erflow, no matter De flores dorada mi tierra encantada Al ser celestial.
where we go, De lindas mujeres, que no tiene igual.
O, fair New Mexico, we love, we love you so, (Chorus)
The grandest state to know, New Mexico, Chorus:
Así es Nuevo Méjico Mi tierra encantada de historia banada
Rugged and high sierras, with deep canyons Así es esta tierra del sol Tan linda, tan bella, sin comparacion.
below; De sierras y valles de tierras frutales Te rindo homenaje, te rindo cariño
Dotted with fertile valleys, is Nuevo Mejico. Así es Nuevo Méjico Soldado valiente, te rinde su amor.
Fields full of sweet alfalfa, richest perfumes
bestow, El negro, el hispano, el anglo, el indio (Chorus)
State of apple blossoms, is Nuevo Mejico. Todos son tus hijos, todos por igual.
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Chambers of Commerce and Convention & Visitor Bureaus
INTRODUCTION
Alamogordo CC Bernalillo CC Cloudcroft CC

1301 N. White Sands Blvd., 243 Camino del Pueblo P.O. Box 1290, Cloudcroft 88317
Alamogordo 88310 P.O. Box 1776, Bernalillo 87004 (505) 682-2733, fax: 682-6028
(800) 826-0294, (505) 437-6120 (505) 867-1185, fax: 867-0712 www.cloudcroft.net
www.alamogordo.com www.bernalillochamber.org E-mail: cloudnet@cloudcroft.net
E-mail: chamber@alamogordo.com
Bloomfield CC Clovis/Curry Co. CC
Albuquerque CC 224 W. Broadway Ave., Bloomfield 87413 215 N. Main St., Clovis 88101
Attn.: Stephanie Varela (800) 461-1245, (505) 632-0880, (800) 261-7656, (505) 763-3435,
115 Gold SW, Ste. 201, fax: (505) 634-1431 fax: 763-7266
Albuquerque 87102 www.bloomfieldnm.info www.clovisnm.org
(505) 764-3700, fax: 764-3714 E-mail: askus@bloomfieldnm.info E-mail: clovisnm@clovisnm.org
www.gacc.org
E-mail: infospec@gacc.org Capitán CC Columbus CC
P.O. Box 441, Capitán 88316-0441 P.O. Box 365, Columbus 88029
Albuquerque Conv. & Visitors Bureau (505) 354-2273, fax: 354-3666 Telephone/fax: (505) 531-2479
20 First Plaza, Ste. 601, P.O. Box 26866, www.villageofcapitan.com
Albuquerque 87125-6866 www.smokeybearpark.com Cuba
(800) 733-9918, (505) 842-9918, P.O. Box 1000, Cuba 87013
fax: (505) 247-9101 Carlsbad CC/Conv. & Visitors Bureau (505) 289-3514, 289-0302
www.itsatrip.org 302 S. Canal, Carlsbad 88220 www.cubanewmexico.com
E-mail: info@itsatrip.org (800) 221-1224, (505) 887-6516,
fax: (505) 885-1455 Deming/Luna Co. CC
Albuquerque Hispano CC www.chamber.caverns.com 800 E. Pine, P.O. Box 8, Deming 88031
1309 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque 87102 E-mail: chamber@caverns.com (800) 848-4955, (505) 546-2674,
(800) 754-4620, (505) 842-9003, fax: 546-9569
fax: (505) 764-8829 Carrizozo CC www.demingchamber.com
www.ahcnm.org P.O. Box 567, Carrizozo 88301 E-mail: chamber@zianet.com
(505) 648-2612
Angel Fire CC www.townofcarrizozo.org Eagle Nest
P.O. Box 547, Angel Fire 87710 E-mail: zozoccc@tularosa.net P.O. Box 322, Eagle Nest 87718
(800) 446-8117, (505) 377-6661, (800) 494-9117, (505) 377-2420,
fax: 377-3034 Chama Valley CC fax: 377-2420
www.AngelFireChamber.org P.O. Box 306, Chama 87520 www.eaglenest.org
E-mail: askus@AngelFireChamber.org (800) 477-0149, (505) 756-2306, E-mail: chamber@eaglenest.org
fax: 756-2892
Artesia CC www.chamavalley.com East Mountain CC
P.O. Box 99, 107 N. Seventh St., E-mail: info@chamavalley.com P.O. Box 765, Cedar Crest 87008
Artesia 88211-0099 (505) 281-1999
(800) 658-6251, (505) 746-2744, Cimarrón CC
fax: 746-2745 104 N. Lincoln Ave., P.O. Box 604, Elephant Butte CC
www.artesiachamber.com Cimarrón 87714 P.O. Box 1355, Elephant Butte 87935-1355
E-mail: commerce@pvtnetworks.net (505) 376-2417 (877) 744-4900, (505) 744-4708
www.cimarronnm.com www.elephantbuttecoc.com
Aztec CC E-mail: chamber@springercoop.com E-mail: ebchamber@zianet.com
110 N. Ash, Aztec 87410-1952
(888) 838-9551, (505) 334-9551, Clayton/Union Co. CC Española Valley CC
fax: 334-7648 P.O. Box 476, Clayton 88415 710 Paseo de Oñate, P.O. Box 190,
www.aztecnm.com (800) 390-7858, Española 87532-0190
E-mail: aztec@digii.net Telephone/fax: (505) 374-9253 (505) 753-2831, fax: 753-1252
www.claytonnewmexico.org www.espanolanmchamber.com
Belén CC/Visitor Center E-mail: cuchamber@plateautel.net E-mail: chamber@espanola.com
712 Dalies Ave., Belén 87002
(505) 864-8091: fax: 864-7461 Eunice CC
www.belennm.com P.O. Box 838, Eunice 88231
E-mail: belenchamber@belennm.com (505) 394-2755, fax: 394-3937

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Farmington CC Hatch Valley CC Las Cruces Conv. & Visitors Bureau
105 N. Orchard, Farmington 87401 P.O. Box 38, Hatch 87937 211 N. Water St., Las Cruces 88001
(505) 325-0279, fax: (505) 327-7556 (505) 267-5050, fax: 267-1357 (800) 343-7827, (505) 541-2444,
www.gofarmington.com www.villageofhatch.org fax: 541-2164
E-mail: chamber@gofarmington.com www.lascrucescvb.org
E-mail: cvb@lascruces.org
Farmington Conv. & Visitors
Bureau Las Vegas/San Miguel CC
3041 E. Main St., 701 Grand Ave., P.O. Box 128,
Farmington 87402 Las Vegas 87701
(800) 448-1240, (800) 832-5947,
(505) 326-7602, (505) 425-8631,
fax: (505) 327-0577 fax: 425-3057
www.farmingtonnm.org www.lasvegasnm.org
E-mail: fmncvb@earthlink.net E-mail: lvsmcc@zialink.com
Fort Sumner/DeBaca Co. CC Logan/Ute Lake CC

P.O. Box 28, P.O. Box 277, Logan 88426
Fort Sumner 88119 (505) 487-2722
(505) 355-7705, fax: 355-2850 www.utelake.com
www.ftsumnerchamber.com
E-mail: Lordsburg/Hildago Co. CC
ftsumnercoc@plateautel.net 117 E. Second St.,
Lordsburg 88045-1927
Gallup/McKinley Co. CC (505) 542-9864
103 W. Route 66, Gallup 87301 www.lordsburghidalgocounty.net
(505) 722-2228, fax: 722-7909 E-mail:
www.gallupchamber.com lordsburgcoc@aznex.net
E-mail: hwy66@cia-g.com
Los Alamos CC
Gallup Conv. & Visitors Bureau 109 Central Pk. Square,
103 W. Route 66, P.O. Box 600, P.O. Box 460,
Gallup 87305 Los Alamos 87544-0460
(800) 242-4282, (505) 863- (800) 444-0707, (505) 662-
3841, fax: 863-2280 8105, fax: 662-8399
www.gallupnm.org www.visit.losalamos.com
E-mail: genuine@gallupnm.org E-mail:
chamber@losalamos.com
Glenwood Area CC
P.O. Box 183, Glenwood 88039 Los Lunas/ Bosque Farms
(800) 498-4011, (505) 539- CC/Visitor Center
2711, fax: 539-2722 Above— Chile ristras dry in the sun. Photo by 3447 Lambros, P.O. Box 13,
www.glenwoodnewmexico.com Mark Nohl, New Mexico Magazine. Los Lunas 87031
E-mail: Telephone/fax: (505) 865-1581
chamber@glenwoodnewmexico.com www.loslunaschamber.org
Hobbs CC E-mail: llcc@nmia.com
Grants/Cíbola Co. CC 400 N. Marland, Hobbs 88240
P.O. Box 297, Grants 87020 (800) 658-6291, (505) 397-3202, Lovington CC
(800) 748-2142, (505) 287-4802, fax: 397-1689 201 S. Main, Lovington 88260
fax: 287-8224 www.hobbschamber.org (505) 396-5311,
www.grants.org E-mail: hobbschamber@leaconet.com fax: 396-2823
E-mail: discover@grants.org E-mail: visitus@leaconet.com
Jal CC
Greater Las Cruces CC P.O. Box 1205, Jal 88252 Magdalena CC
P.O. Drawer 519, Las Cruces 88004 (505) 395-2620 P.O. Box 281, Magdalena 87825
(505) 524-1968, fax: (505) 527-5546 (866) 854-3217, fax: (505) 854-3092
www.lascruces.org www.magdalena-nm.com
E-mail: chamber@huntleigh.net
INTRODUCTION
Melrose CC Red River CC Ruidoso Valley CC/Visitor Center

P.O. Box 216, Melrose 88124 P.O. Box 870, Red River 87558 720 Sudderth, P.O. Box 698,
(505) 253-4592 (800) 348-6444, (505) 754-2366, Ruidoso 88355
fax: 754-3104 (800) 253-2255, (505) 257-7395,
Mora Valley CC www.redrivernewmex.com fax: 257-4693
(Mora Valley Tourism Office) E-mail: rrinfo@redrivernewmex.com www.ruidoso.net
P.O. Box 800, Mora 87732 E-mail: info@ruidoso.net
(505) 387-6072, Rio Rancho CC & Visitor Center
fax: 387-6008 (call before faxing) 1781 Rio Rancho Dr. SE, Sandoval Co. Visitor Center
www.moravalley.com Rio Rancho 87124 P.O. Box 40, 243 Camino del Pueblo,
E-mail: chamber@moravalley.com (505) 892-1533, fax: 892-6157 Bernalillo 87004
www.rrchamber.org (800) 252-0191, (505) 867-8687,
Moriarty CC E-mail: jdonovan@rrchamber.org fax: 867-8325
P.O. Box 96, Moriarty 87035 www.sandovalcounty.org
(505) 832-4087, fax: 832-0220 Rio Rancho Conv. & Visitors Bureau E-mail: sc-tour@swcp.com
www.moriartycc.com P.O. Box 15550, Rio Rancho 87174
E-mail: moriartycc@lobo.net (888) 746-7262, (505) 891-7258, Santa Fe CC
fax: (505) 892-8328 8380 Cerrillos Rd., Ste. 302,
Mountainair CC www.rioranchonm.org Santa Fe 87507
P.O. Box 595, Mountainair 87036 E-mail: jsnow@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us P.O. Box 1928, Santa Fe 87504
(505) 847-2795 (505) 983-7317, (505) 988-3279,
www.mountainairchamber.com Roswell CC fax: (505) 984-2205
131 W. Second St., P.O. Box 70, www.santafechamber.com
N.M. Route 66 Association Roswell 88202-0070 E-mail: info@santafechamber.com
1415 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque 87106 (877) 849-7679, (505) 623-5695,
www.rt66nm.org fax: (505) 624-6870 Santa Fe Conv. & Visitors Bureau
www.roswellnm.org P.O. Box 909, Santa Fe 87504-0909
Old West Country E-mail: roswellcc@dfn.com (800) 777-2489, (505) 955-6200,
201 N. Hudson, Silver City 88061 susan.russell@roswellnm.org fax: 955-6222
(800) 290-8330 www.santafe.org
www.silvercity.org Roswell Conv. & Civic Center E-mail: santafe@santafe.org
E-mail: scgcchamber@cybermesa.com 912 N. Main, Roswell 88201
(505) 624-6860, fax: 624-6863 Santa Rosa Visitor Info. Center
Portales/Roosevelt Co. CC 486 Historic Route 66, Santa Rosa 88435
200 E. Seventh, Seventh and Abilene, Roswell Hispano CC (505) 472-3404, fax: 472-3848
Portales 88130 327 N. Main, Roswell 88201 www.santarosanm.org
(800) 635-8036, (505) 356-8541, (888) 616-0889, (505) 624-0889,
fax: 356-8542 fax: 624-0538 Silver City/Grant Co. CC
www.portales.com www.roswellhcc.com 201 N. Hudson St., Silver City 88061
E-mail: chamber@portales.com (800) 548-9378, (505) 538-3785,
Roswell Visitors Center fax: 538-3786
Ratón Chamber & 426 N. Main, Roswell 88203 www.silvercity.org
Economic Development Council Inc. (888) 767-9355, (505) 624-7704, E-mail: info@silvercity.org
P.O. Box 1211, 100 Clayton Rd., 624-7705, fax: 624-7712
Ratón 87740 www.roswellcvb.com Socorro Co. CC
(800) 638-6161, (505) 445-3689, E-mail: info@roswellcvb.com P.O. Box 743, Socorro 87801
fax: 445-3680 (505) 835-0424, fax: 835-9744
www.raton.info Ruidoso Conv. Center/ www.socorro-nm.com
www.raton-nm.com/ Ruidoso Group Sales E-mail: chamber@socorro-nm.com
www.raton.info.com 111 Sierra Blanca Dr.
E-mail: chamber@bacavalley.com Ruidoso 88345 Springer CC
(877) 700-5445, (505) 258-5445, P.O. Box 323, Springer 87747
Ratón Hispano CC fax: 258-5040 (505) 483-2998, fax: 483-9942
100 Clayton Rd., P.O. Box 1041, www.ruidoso.net/convention
Ratón 87740 E-mail: convention@ruidoso.net
Telephone/fax: (505) 445-8242 E-mail: groupsales@ruidoso.net
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INTRODUCTION
Taos County CC
P.O. Drawer I, Taos 87571
(800) 732-8267, (505) 758-3873,
fax: 758-3872
www.taoschamber.com
E-mail: info@taoschamber.com
Tatum CC
P.O. Box 814, Tatum 88267
(505) 398-5455, 398-7654
E-mail: mburns@leaco.net
Texico CC
P.O. Box 43, Texico 88135
(505) 482-9174
TorC/Sierra Co. CC
P.O. Drawer 31, 400 W. 41st St.-Civic
Center, Truth or Consequences 87901
Telephone/fax: (505) 894-3536
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Clayton
Turquoise Trail Association

P.O. Box 303, Sandía Park 87407
(505) 281-5233
www.turquoisetrail.org
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(800) 992-7669, (505) 776-2233, Rates available at participating properties only and are subject to change without notice. Discounts off regular rates. Rates vary. Blackout dates may apply.
fax: 776-8842 Not valid with any other discount. All Days Inn properties are individually owned and operated under license agreement with Days Inn Worldwide, Inc. © 2003 Days Inns Worldwide, Inc.
www.taosskivalley.com
E-mail: visitorinfo@taosskivalley.com
White’s City
17 Carlsbad Caverns Hwy., P.O. Box 128,
White’s City 88268
(800) 228-3767, (505) 785-2291,
fax: 785-2283
www.whitescity.com
E-mail: whitescity@whitescity.com
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Los Poblanos Inn

ABIQUIU / ESPAÑOLA Where art, architecture, agriculture, history and lush CHIMAYÓ SANTA FE AREA
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Casa del Rio Casa Escondida Bed & Breakfast
“Best Weekend Escape 2003”—B&B Journal. Adobe Nido Bed & Breakfast Just north of Santa Fe. Serene mountain location.
Great views and hiking midway between Santa Urban oasis in our adobe home. In-room jetted tubs THE spot for superb day trips and skiing!
Fe and Taos. for 2, outdoor sauna. Come relax! www.casaescondida.com • 800-643-7201
www.casadelrio.net • 800-920-1495 www.adobenido.com • 866-435-6436
La Hacienda Grande B&B CIMARRON

An historic 250-year-old inn featuring six rooms
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Casa del Gavilan
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Elaine’s, A Bed & Breakfast
baths, and uncommon tranquility.
Charm and hospitality in a beautiful log home
Brittania & W.E. Mauger Estate nestled in the Sandia Mountains.
www.casadelgavilan.com • 800-GAVILAN
Walking distance to downtown and historic Old www.elainesbnb.com • 800-821-3092
Town. 10 guest rooms. AAA ♦♦♦.
www.maugerbb.com • 800-719-9189
Devonshire Adobe Inn
A touch of Merry Old England in the Land of
JEMEZ SPRINGS
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Hacienda Vargas Enchantment. Great views. Private baths.
Bed & Breakfast Inn www.devonshireadobeinn.com
Southwestern & historic hacienda located BETWEEN 505-898-3366 Dancing Bear B&B
A river runs thru it. Mountain serenity, hiking, hot
Abq & Santa Fe off I-25. Private entrances/baths.
Hacienda Manzanal B&B springs, meetings, weddings. National Scenic Byway.
www.haciendavargas.com • 800-261-0006 www.dancingbearbandb.com
Newly-built B&B located in historic Corrales.
Spacious rooms with private baths and fireplaces. 800-422-3271
Old Town Bed & Breakfast www.haciendamanzanal.com•877-922-1662
Southwestern ambience, walk to historic Old Town Desert Willow B’nB
Plaza, secluded gardens, peaceful.
www.inn-new-mexico.com • 888-900-9144
Casa de Granjero Simple elegance along the Jemez Mountain Trail.
Historic adobe with quiet comfort, gardens, spacious Enjoy hospitality, scenery and serenity.
suites, antiques, great food, warm welcome. www.desertwillowbandb.com
Raspberry Ranch B&B www.innewmexico.com • 800-701-4144 505-829-3410
Bring your kids, pets and swim suit. We offer
comfort, rest and incredible breakfasts! Bottger Mansion of Old Town
www.maggiesraspberryranch.com Historic, award-winning Victorian mansion in Old
800-897-1523 Town. Enjoy the elegance and the courtyard. SANTA FE
www.bottger.com • 800-758-3639 ▼ •▼ •▼ •▼ •▼ •▼ •▼
Casa de Alegria B&B
”Let Us Pamper You” with comfort, beauty, and Yours Truly Bed & Breakfast Grant Corner Inn
hospitality. It’s perfect! It’s private! It’s everyone’s favorite Garden setting next door to O’Keeffe Museum.
www.new-mexico-inn.com getaway fantasy. You’re here, you’re home. Famous for the friendly gourmet breakfast!
888-320-3456 www.yourstrulybb.com • 800-942-7890 www.grantcornerinn.com • 800-964-9003
Casa de Koshare Hacienda Antigua Inn of the Turquoise Bear B&B

Your home away from home! Where you arrive a Experience the tranquility & beauty of our 213-yr-old Historic adobe villa near the Plaza. 10 rooms.
guest … leave a friend! adobe hacienda. Travel & Leisure, Frommer’s Best. Superb hospitality, romantic setting.
www.casadekoshare.com • 877-729-8100 www.haciendantigua.com • 800-201-2986 www.turquoisebear.com • 800-396-4104
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New Mexico Bed & Breakfast
Choose from adobe casitas, expansive haciendas, and historic
Victorian inns — each New Mexico Bed and Breakfast Association
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Alexander’s Inn Spencer House Bed & Breakfast Inn Casa de las Chimeneas
Bed & Breakfast Cozy and comfortable. 4 blocks from the Plaza, just Spectacular amenities, on-site spa, fabulous food,
Experience the warmth of staying with good friends around the corner from the Georgia O’Keeffe topnotch service. AAA ♦♦♦♦ near Plaza.
and the comfort of a fine hotel. Museum. www.VisitTaos.com • 877-758-4777
www.alexanders-inn.com • 888-321-5123 www.spencerhousesantafe.com
800-647-0530 Old Taos Guesthouse B&B
Don Gaspar Inn Historic adobe B&B, 9 rooms, 7 acres, great views,
Santa Fe’s affordable luxury inn near the Plaza. 5 minutes to Plaza, families welcome.
Fireplaces, king beds, jacuzzis, suites, yes! www.oldtaos.com • 800-758-5448
www.dongaspar.com • 888-986-8664
SILVER CITY AREA Touchstone Inn, Gallery & Spa
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Water Street Inn A historic adobe estate, secluded, intimate,
The perfect encampment in the “Land of exquisite. Touchstone is a State of Mind.
Bear Mountain Lodge www.touchstoneinn.com • 800-758-0192
Enchantment”. Award-winning adobe restoration. Exquisite 1920’s hacienda on 178 acres.
www.waterstreetinn.com • 800-646-6752 Fireplaces, balconies, exceptional service.
www.bearmountainlodge.com Cottonwood Inn B&B
Four Kachinas Inn 877-620-2327 A country getaway but convenient to town. The
Unwind in our peaceful garden setting. Great Cottonwood can be your private retreat.
location, exquisite décor, warm service! www.taos-cottonwood.com
Casitas de Gila Guesthouses 800-324-7120
www.fourkachinas.com • 888-634-8782 A Stress-Free Zone offering solitude, brilliant night
skies, wildlife, hiking trails, telescope, kitchens,
The Bobcat Inn fireplaces. Salsa del Salto Bed & Breakfast
B&B located in the foothills to Santa Fe. Gourmet www.casitasdegila.com • 877-923-4827 “In short, you will want for nothing here,”
breakfast, reasonable rates, private baths. Frommer’s. Luxury in a country setting!
www.nm-inn.com • 505-988-9239 www.BandBTaos.com • 800-530-3097
El Paradero B&B Inn San Geronimo Lodge

Experience Old Santa Fe charm in this adobe B&B
TAOS Serene retreat 2 miles from Plaza. Fireplaces, pool,
located in the historic downtown area. ▼ •▼ •▼ •▼ •▼ •▼ •▼ hot tub, ADA rooms, pet friendly.
www.elparadero.com • 505-988-1177 www.SanGeronimoLodge.com
Casa Europa Inn & Gallery 800-894-4119
Award-winning country inn, minutes to Plaza. Luxury
La Tienda Inn & Duran House rooms with fireplaces, hot tubs, private baths.
Authentic Santa Fe and modern amenities in a Little Tree B&B
www.casaeuropanm.com • 888-758-9798 Intimate hacienda with endless views, stars & quiet.
romantic adobe B&B just 4 blocks from the Plaza.
www.latiendabb.com • 800-889-7611 Sleep deep. Escape to Tranquility!
La Doña Luz Inn www.littletreebandb.com • 800-334-8467
Casa de la Cuma B&B An Historic Bed & Breakfast
Casual comfort in the Heart of Santa Fe. Outdoor Closest B&B to the Plaza. Fine art, Indian and
hot tub, fireplaces, and sunset views. Spanish antiques. The Essence of Old Taos.
www.casacuma.com • 888-366-1717 www.ladonaluz.com • 800-758-9187 ZUNI MOUNTAINS
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Alma del Monte
Spirit of the Mountain B&B Cimarron Rose Bed & Breakfast
360-degree views to thrill – fabulous meals and Nurture your soul in the Zuni Mountains. Delivered
snacks to fill – romance and luxury fit the bill. breakfast, spacious kitchen suites, trails.
www.AlmaSpirit.com • 800-273-2703 www.cimarronrose.com • 800-856-5776
www.nmbba.org • 1-800-661-6649
New Mexico State Government
INTRODUCTION
Within New Mexico state government, support to the public and other governmen- to the recruitment and retention of qualified,
there exist a number of agencies that can be tal agencies. DPS services are provided well-trained and adequately compensated
quite helpful to visitors, business travelers through three programs: Law Enforcement, teachers, principals and administrators.
and residents alike. Here is a sampling of Public Safety Support and Information Since implementing a statewide accounta-
agencies and a brief description of their mis- Technology. The department is administered bility system in 2000, most public schools
sions. For a detailed and concise listing of through the Department Support Program. are performing at or above standards, more
New Mexico state government offices, The main office of DPS is located in Santa students are in school, families are involved
please refer to the New Mexico Blue Book, Fe on south Cerrillos Road. The main contact in their children’s education and communi-
published by the office of the New Mexico number for the Department of Public Safety ties are ensuring that children attend school
Secretary of State, 325 Don Gaspar Ave., is (505) 827-9000. in safe, secure and supportive environments.
Santa Fe 87503. (505) 827-3600. www.dps.nm.org In Quality Counts 2002, a report by
Education Week and the Pew Charitable
Trusts, New Mexico was rated among the16
Agriculture Department Economic Development top states for standards and accountability.
Department Contact the department at 300 Don Gaspar
New Mexico’s enchantment is rooted deep Ave., Santa Fe, 87501-2786.
within the rural communities. These commu- Smart business people see New Mexico (505) 827-5800.
nities are supported by a long agricultural as more than just a wonderful vacation spot:
history with age-old traditions. These tradi- It’s a great place to live and work as well as
tions are demonstrated at many of the 32 do business. As the only state to cut taxes in Environment Department
New Mexico farmers’ markets, 24 wineries 2003, New Mexico is open for business. The
and tasting rooms, and eight agritourism department has a broad range of incentives Many people travel to New Mexico for its
locations. and one of the nation’s most aggressive clean air, clear waters and breathtaking
These attractions will enchant you with training programs for businesses that start scenery. The staff of the N.M. Environment
the flavors, cultures and traditions of New up, relocate or expand here. Department works to protect those
Mexico. For a free chile and onion recipe New Mexico has some of the lowest elec- resources and the health of all New
brochure or for more information about New tricity costs in the nation and the nation’s Mexicans through regulation and by working
Mexico’s specialty food items, farmers’ second-largest reserves of natural gas. with businesses to prevent pollution before it
markets, wineries and agritourism locations, Some of the most advanced and creative- is created. Contact the department at 1190
contact the N.M. Department of Agriculture technology talent in the nation also calls St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe 87502.
at (505) 646-4929. New Mexico home. Apart from the national (505) 827-2855.
www.nmda.nmsu.edu. laboratories, Sandia and Los Alamos, and www.nmenv.state.nm.us
educational institutions such as New Mexico
Tech, there are more than 1,000 technology
Commission on the companies here. EXPO New Mexico
A new incentive is the Technology
Status of Women Research Collaborative that brings together The most diverse entertainment venue is
Empowering women since 1973, this state public and private research institutions with EXPO New Mexico, home to the biggest
agency strives to increase the awareness of a combined research budget of $4.8 billion. show in the state—the N.M. State Fair every
the rights, responsibilities and interests of This effort secures patents and gets joint September! But that’s not all! EXPO New
women and girls in New Mexico as well as technology commercialized and into the Mexico (formerly known as the State
to preserve women’s history and their con- marketplace. 1100 S. St. Francis Dr., Fairgrounds) provides year-round entertain-
tributions to the state. Santa Fe 87505. (800) 374-3061. ment, including concerts, sporting events,
Workforce development programs include www.newmexicodevelopment.com trade shows, arts and crafts fairs, a flea
our Displaced Homemakers Office and our market—and much more!
welfare-to-work program, TeamWorks. Contact EXPO New Mexico, located on
Contact information: (800) 432-9168, Ext. Education Department Louisiana Boulevard south of I-40, at
104, (505) 841-8920. (505) 265-1791, fax: (505) 266-7785.
www.state.nm.us/womenscommission The N.M. Education Department carries E-mail: info@nmstatefair.com
out public school and vocational education
policies of the state Board of Education,
Department overseeing public schools and ensuring Governor’s Committee
of Public Safety compliance with state and federal law. The on the Handicapped
department strives for equal educational
The Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) opportunities, quality education, high student While there are considerable statutes in
mission is to build a safer, stronger New performance, parental and community effect, we find that people with disabilities
Mexico by providing law enforcement servic- involvement as well as continuous continue to have difficulties in their daily
es, training, disaster response and technical improvement. The department is committed lives. We hear from people throughout the
New Mexico Film Office. P.O. Box 20003,
Santa Fe 87504-5003, (800) 545-9871.
INTRODUCTION
(505) 827-9810.
Organic Commodity
Commission
More than 100 organic farmers and

ranchers farm upward of 40,000 acres in
New Mexico. These organic producers are
growing crops in the heart of our busiest
cities and at the end of dry washes miles
from anyplace with a name. Some of our
producers’ families have been in New
Mexico for centuries, some set down roots
only last year. Salad greens, cotton, lamb,
pecans, beef, eggs, squash, chiles, aspara-
gus, turkeys, flowers, yaks, beans, onions,
tomatoes, wheat, chickens, seedlings,
peanuts and potatoes are among the organi-
cally produced crops tended by these stew-
state each day about a host of problems Above— The state P.E.R.A. Building in Santa Fe. ards of the land.
from unemployment, unfair treatment, barri- Photo by Arnold Vigil, New Mexico Magazine. The N.M. Organic Commodity Commission
ers to goods and services in government provides certification services and marketing
and/or the marketplace, etc. Our agency’s assistance for organic producers,
mission is to strive to make the lives of indi-
N.M. Clean & Beautiful processors and retailers, and information,
viduals with disabilities qualitatively better. education and marketplace protection for
For information on accessibility call (505) Created through the Litter Control and consumers. Our aim is to be an effective
827-6465. Beautification Act of 1985, N.M. Clean & advocate for organic production in New
www.state.nm.us/gcch/accessnm.htm Beautiful strives to reduce litter and raise Mexico, to make the certification process
overall awareness about litter statewide. The human and accessible, and to rigorously
program funds communities throughout the ensure the truthfulness of organic claims
Human Services state to implement projects that eliminate, made to consumers.
Department control and prevent litter. Funding is also pro- For more information about consumer
vided to communities that educate citizens complaints or information, questions about
The Human Services Department’s (HSD) about the effects of littering, enforce litter organic agriculture or marketing, or a list of
mission is to help New Mexicans improve ordinances, increase public awareness, recy- certified organic producers and processors
their well-being and move toward self-suffi- cle, beautify, eliminate graffiti and weeds, in New Mexico, contact the commission at
ciency by leading an integrated network of and promote litter awareness. The involve- 4001 Indian School NE, Suite 310,
public and private support. Focusing on ment of citizens by enlisting them as volun- Albuquerque 87110. (505) 266-9849,
access, quality and accountability, HSD teers in program- and community-sponsored fax: 266-0649.
serves New Mexicans by providing health activities is vital to these programs. E-mail: nmocc@state.nm.us
care, food, nutrition and many other services. N.M. Clean & Beautiful is also affiliated
HSD’s programs include Medicaid (health with the national program Keep America
insurance for most low- and middle-income Beautiful Inc., a leader in litter, source Regulation and
children, many elderly and disabled, and reduction and solid waste issues. For more
Licensing Department
poor adults), Temporary Assistance for Needy information, please call (800) 867-7666,
Families (TANF—financial assistance and job (505) 827-6346 or 827-4736.
training for poor families with children), food The Regulation and Licensing Department
stamps (food assistance for poor families (RLD) regulates and licenses the key indus-
and the elderly), and Child Support N.M. Film Office tries and professions of New Mexico’s
Enforcement Services (assisting custodial diverse economy and serves to combine the
and noncustodial parents by ensuring that • 106 years of filmmaking protection of public health, safety and wel-
their children receive the financial support • Three legendary Western movie sets fare with the promotion of New Mexico’s
they deserve). Information: (800) 609-4833 • 300 days of sunshine economic development potential. RLD pro-
(outside Santa Fe but within New Mexico), • Six out of seven climate zones motes compliance, efficiency and customer
(505) 827-9454. • No. 1 in the nation for financial incentives service through educational programs, train-
• filmnewmexico ing, dispute resolution and the application of
Tour Operators
INTRODUCTION
Afoot in Santa Fe Tours Inn at Loretto

211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe 87505
(505) 983-3701
A Well-Born Guide/
Have Ph.D, Will Travel
P.O. Box 1601, Santa Fe, N.M. 87504
(505) 988-8022 www.swguides.com
E-mail: info@swguides.com
Aboot About/Santa Fe Walks/

Aspook About
624 Galisteo #32, Santa Fe 87501
(505) 988-2774, fax: (505) 983-0427
www.abootabout.com
E-mail: abootabout@mindspring.com
All Aboard America!

7440 Doniphan, Canutillo, Texas 79835
(800) 668-7481,
fax: (915) 877-4210
appropriate technology. In partnership with Above— The kiva-shaped State Capitol in Santa Alpacas at Victory Ranch
the businesses and professional service Fe. Photo by Mark Nohl, New Mexico Magazine. P.O. Box 680, Mora 87732
providers to the state, we seek to ensure (505) 387-2254, fax: (505) 387-9005
that New Mexico is “open for business!” www.victoryranch.com
RLD consolidates and streamlines the reg- United States by reason of military service E-mail: alpacas@victoryranch.com
ulation and licensing functions of the and assists in establishing their entitled
Financial Institutions Division, the Securities rights. Contact: P.O. Box 2423, Santa Fe Ancient Storytellers Tours
Investment Division, the Construction 87504-2324. (505) 827-6300. P.O. Box 2897, Española 87532
Industries Division and the Mobile Housing (505) 747-6710, 747-6807, fax: 747-6837
Division. The department also has oversight E-mail: astorytellers@latierra.com
authority over the state Alcohol and Gaming Workers’ Compensation
Division and provides administrative support Commission Angel Fire Excursions
to 29 of the state’s professional boards and P.O. Box 66, Eagle Nest 87718
commissions. For more information, contact (505) 377-2799
Kathleen Magee at (505) 827-7179. The N.M. Workers’ Compensation www.angelfiresnowmobiles.com
www.rld.state.nm.us Administration (WCA) serves the employers
and workers of New Mexico by supporting Artours
safety-oriented and cost-effective workers’ 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos 87571
Veterans’ Sevices compensation system. WCA provides servic- (800) 582-9700, (505) 758-4246,
Department es including free safety programs for busi- fax: 758-9371
nesses, individual assistance to workers and E-mail: artoursl@newmex.com
“Serving Those Who Served” all others through an ombudsman program,
publications for employers and workers, an Buffalo Tours/Tour Los Alamos
The N.M. Veterans’ Services Department in-depth Web site and educational programs. P.O. Box 726, Los Alamos 87544
salutes our veterans and the men and In addition, WCA is the forum for resolving (505) 662-3965
women in the military for their honorable workers’ compensation disputes through E-mail: buffalotours@att.net
service to our country. Veterans’ Services is mediation and formal adjudication when
a statewide resource that ensures all New necessary and is the regulatory agency for Custom Tours by Clarice
Mexico veterans and their families receive the system. Offices are located in all regions P.O. Box 15292, Santa Fe 87592
the benefits, services and entitlements they of the state. Contact Director Alan Varela at (505) 438-7116, fax: 438-8231
deserve and provides information on laws (505) 841-6000 or (866) 967-5667. www.santafecustomtours.com
beneficial to their spouses and surviving www.state.nm.us/wca E-mail: 74161.453@compuserve.com
children.
The department also assists veterans and Destination Southwest
their dependents in the preparation, presen- 20 First Plaza Galeria NW, Ste. 212,
tation and prosecution of claims against the Albuquerque 87102 (800) 999-3109,
(505) 766-9068, fax: 766-9065 Rojo Tours & Services Taos Art School Tours
www.destinationsouthwest.com P.O. Box 15744, Santa Fe 87592 P.O. Box 2588, Taos 87571
E-mail: tours@destinationsouthwest.com (505) 474-8333, fax: 474-2992 (505) 758-0350
INTRODUCTION
www.rojotours.com E-mail: tas@laplaza.org
Far Horizons Archaeological E-mail: tours@rojotours.com
& Cultural Trips Inc. Tour New Mexico
P.O. Box 91900, Albuquerque 87199-1900 Royal Road Tours 6101 Candelaria NE,
(800) 552-4575, (505) 343-9400, 826 Camino del Monte Rey, Albuquerque 87110
fax: 343-8076 Santa Fe 87505 (505) 883-9178, fax: 883-9178
www.farhorizon.com (505) 982-4512, fax: (505) 982-7125 E-mail: tnm@tournewmexico.com
E-mail: journey@farhorizon.com www.royalroadtours.com
E-mail: bradbury@recursos.org Wild River Tours of N.M.
Great Southwest Adventures Inc. P.O. Box 126, Cerro 87519
P.O. Box 31151, Santa Fe 87594 RPM Tours, Step-On Guide (505) 377-3320
(505) 455-2700, fax: 982-3869 10201 Baldwin Ave. NE, www.tournewmexico.net
www.swadventures.com Albuquerque 87112 E-mail: wilderivert@kitcarson.net
E-mail: tribe@swadventures.com (505) 298-0795
E-mail: ramondragon@comcast.net Wings West Birding Tours
Largo Navajoland Tours 2599 Camino Chueco, Santa Fe 87505
P.O. Box 3244, Gallup 87305 Santa Clara Pueblo Tours (800) 583-6928
(888) 726-9084, (505) 863-0050 Reservations: Singing Water Gallery www.collectorsguide.com/wingswest
www.navajolandtours.com (888) 430-6222, (505) 753-9663, E-mail: wingswes@aol.com
E-mail: jlargo@cia-g.com fax: (505) 747-0262
www.singingwater.com
Los Rios River Runners E-mail: jnbaca@espanola.com
P.O. Box 2734, Taos 87571
Accommodations/Reservations
(505) 776-8854, fax: 776-1842 Santa Fe Destinations
www.losriosriverrunners.com 309 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe 87501
E-mail: whitewater@newmex.com (505) 995-4509, fax: (505) 995-4548 Angel Fire Central Reservations
www.santafedestinations.com (800) 323-5793, (505) 377-3072
N.M. Mountain Bike Adventures E-mail: sfdestinations@eldoradohotel.com www.angelfirenm.com/cenres
P.O. Box 443, Cerrillos 87010
(505) 474-0074 www.bikefun.com Santa Fe Guides Condoco
E-mail: bikefun@nets.com P.O. Box 31655, Santa Fe 87549 (888) 972-6636, fax: (877) 397-2129
www.guidesnm.com www.condoco.com
North Country Outfitters E-mail: info@condoco.com
P.O. Box 122, Angel Fire 87710 Santa Fe Japan Connection Inc. Discover Angel Fire
(800) 284-0378, (505) 377-6651, 3649 Mimbres Ln., Santa Fe 87507 Telephone/fax: (505) 377-6062,
fax: 377-2978 (505) 471-9022, fax: (505) 474-8445 www.angelfirenm.com/discover
www.aboutnorthcountry.com www.santafejapan.com E-mail: E-mail: nadine@angelfirenm.com
E-mail: ncountry@afnm.us tour@santafejapan.com
N.M. Central Reservations
Paradise Tours Southwest Safaris 800 20th St. NW, Ste. B, Albuquerque
P.O. Box 815, Mesilla Park 88047 P.O. Box 945, Santa Fe 87504 87104 (800) 466-7829, (505) 766-9770
(505) 527-4047, fax: 527-1275 (800) 842-4246, (505) 988-4246, www.nmtravel.com
fax: (505) 983-6061 E-mail: reservations@nmtravel.com
Pathways Customized Tours www.southwestsafaris.com Santa Fe Detours
161F Calle Ojo Feliz, Santa Fe 87505 54 1/2 E. San Francisco St.,
(505) 982-5382 Specialty Tours Santa Fe 87501
www.santafepathways.com P.O. Box 12944, Albuquerque 87195 (800) 338-6877, (505) 983-6565,
E-mail: don@santafepathways.com (505) 877-1468 fax: (505) 986-0214
E-mail: ronpuebloarts@juno.com www.sfdetours.com
Río Grande River Tours E-mail: sfd@sfdetours.com
P.O. Box 2769, Ranchos de Taos 87557 Sun Tours & Cruises
(800) 525-4966, (505) 758-0762 4300 San Mateo NE, Ste. B155, Taos Valley Resort Association
www.rivertours.com Albuquerque 87110 P.O. Box 85, Taos Ski Valley 87525
(505) 881-5346, fax: 881-4437 (800) 776-1111, (505) 776-2233,
fax: 776-8842
Río Grande Super Tours E-mail: fun@suntoursandcruises.com
www.visitnewmexico.com
P.O. Box 9588, Albuquerque 87119
E-mail: res@visitnewmexico.com
(505) 259-3790
E-mail: sfshuttle@aol.com
An Introduction to New Mexico
INTRODUCTION
History
During prehistoric times a giant sea covered most of the Southwest and much of New
Mexico, and giant dinosaurs roamed freely in a tropical-like setting. Eventually the giant rep-
tiles mysteriously vanished, the sea receded and an ice age ensued. Glaciers from this cold
period later melted and carved out the high mountains found in many regions of the state
today. About 10,000 B.C., the Clovis-Paleo Indians discovered the eastern plains of New
Mexico, where scientists have found a wealth of evidence pointing to the existence of Right—A view of the Sandía
dinosaurs and early man.
Native Americans have lived in many areas in New Mexico since shortly after the time of
Christ, leaving behind bountiful archaeological evidence of their existence and lifestyles. They Mountains and the Río Grande as it
lived in pit houses, which were holes dug in the ground with ground-level roofs constructed
of wood, branches and mud. Some of these ancient Indians also dwelled in cliffside caves,
flows past Coronado State Monument
while others built impressive stone structures at Chaco Canyon, aligned nearly perfectly with
the seasonal skyward paths of the sun and the moon. Visitors are encouraged to glimpse the
just north of Albuquerque. Photo by
Laurence Parent.
Above—An engraving, ca. 1880, depicts Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca crossing the Southwest
after being shipwrecked off the Texas coast in 1527. Museum of New Mexico Neg. No.
71390.
past at Chaco, as well as at Bandelier, Puyé, Gila, Aztec and Salmon, among others.
Peaceful agrarian-based societies were established by A.D. 1000, mainly by the Ancestral
Pueblo people of Chaco in the northwest region and the Mogollón of the southwest region.
The Mogollón culture vanished for still unknown reasons, but archaeologists believe the
Ancestral Pueblos abandoned their impressive stone settlements because of drought. Their
descendents then built most of the multistoried adobe pueblos found today along the Río
Grande. When the Spanish arrived in the 1500s, the natives were already living along the Río
Grande in western New Mexico and parts of eastern Arizona, just as they do today. The
Apache and Navajo tribes, also known as the Athapascan people, were the last Native
Americans to arrive in this area, about the same time as the first Spanish explorers. These
two nomadic tribes frequently raided the relatively peaceful Pueblo villages.

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Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Estebanico to be a financial failure. But many of his disil- resistance while others took several years to
the Moor and two other companions were the lusioned colonists persevered and established comply with the Spanish reoccupation.
first Europeans to see New Mexico. They deep cultural roots to the land that still flour- Throughout the 1700s the Spanish were
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roamed across Texas and southern New ish. Pedro de Peralta was appointed governor more tolerant of the Pueblo culture than in
Mexico looking for safe refuge in Mexico after and ordered to establish Santa Fe as the new the previous century. For the most part, New
being shipwrecked near present-day capital in 1607 after Oñate was relieved of Mexico remained isolated and neglected by
Galveston on the Gulf of Mexico coast in his command for atrocities, among them cru- the government of Spain and later Mexico,
1527. Later, Indians held them captive, but elty to Native people and being unjust to the and the Spanish colonists survived with limit-
they escaped in 1534 and made it back to settlers. Today Santa Fe reigns as the oldest ed resources and crucial help from their
Mexico with many stories about the new capital in the United States. Pueblo neighbors. The two cultures adopted
lands they came across in their travels. Almost immediately, Catholic missionaries traits from each other and the result is a dis-
Spanish explorer Francisco Vázquez de accompanying exploration and colonization tinct cultural commingling that succinctly
Coronado led the first group of Europeans expeditions worked zealously to convert as defines much of New Mexico’s charm today.
who comprehensively When Mexico won
explored New Mexico her independence
in 1540 after hearing from Spain in 1821,
grandiose stories the Colonial period
about the existence of gave way to the
gold related by Mexican period. The
Estebanico. Coronado newly established
and the provincial Mexican government
government believed ended the strict
the wanderer’s stories Spanish policy of
about the existence of closed borders and
gold in New Mexico. opened trade with the
The tales were fledgling United
embellished upon by States. Thousands of
Franciscan missionar- Americans quickly
ies who felt that by saw opportunity and
stretching the truth began trading with
about supposed New Mexicans,
riches in New Mexico, establishing the
the royal government Santa Fe Trail, which
would fund more stretched from
expeditions that they Independence, Mo.,
could accompany. to New Mexico’s cap-
Thus, the church could convert more natives Above—A wood-carver demonstrates his ital. Other Americans began settling in Texas
to Christianity. traditional craft at the La Hacienda de los as Mexican citizens, and they soon became
The Spanish conquistadors never found the Martínez in Taos. Photo by Megan Bowers. disillusioned with the Mexican government
fabled Seven Cities of Cíbola, rumored to be and formed their own country, which they
built of gold. Historians believe the Natives many Indian people as possible to called the Lone Star Republic. Mexico’s inabil-
told these grandiose stories to the Spanish to Christianity. But most of the highly traditional ity to adequately protect and govern her
lead them away from their villages, always Pueblo people deeply resented having to northern provinces left the door open for
giving directions to Cíbola somewhere far relinquish their beliefs and being forced to do more infiltration by American citizens and
away from their own communities. the hard labor of the Spanish colonizers and people of other nationalities.
Coronado died a broken man because of missionaries. The Territorial period began in 1846 during
his failure to find Cíbola, or any gold for that The Pueblo villages of northern New the Mexican War when U.S. Gen. Stephen
matter. But history deems him highly suc- Mexico, usually in rivalry with each other, Watts Kearny declared New Mexico, which
cessful for charting much of the area for united under El Popé (pronounced poh-PEH) then comprised most of the Southwest and
future explorers and colonizers of New and other native leaders for a surprise revolt California, an American territory from the
Mexico. His expedition forged into eastern against the Spanish in August 1680. Many rooftop of a home on the Las Vegas Plaza. Not
Arizona and as far east as Kansas, blazing Spanish settlers were killed and the survivors a single shot was fired and Kearny’s army
much of what is now the east-west path of fled south to friendly Isleta Pueblo, then to went on to occupy Santa Fe, which had been
modern-day Route 66 and Interstate 40 in the what is now El Paso, Texas, along with many abandoned by the Mexican army.
state. Christianized Indians and mestizos (persons During the Civil War, New Mexicans joined
The first official European colony was of both Spanish and Indian blood). Union forces to fight the Confederates at
established in 1598 at San Gabriel, just north About 12-15 years later the Spanish Apache Pass near Santa Fe and Valverde
of Española at the confluence of the Río returned and reconquered the area under the farther to the south. At one time the
Grande and Río Chama, by an expedition led leadership of Diego de Vargas, with some Confederate Army had occupied Santa Fe
by Juan de Oñate. While Oñate’s colonizing help from warriors of the now-abandoned and their battle flag flew over the Palace of
expedition strived to find riches, it also proved Pecos Pueblo. Some pueblos offered little the Governors for a several weeks until the
The Old Spanish Trail:
Highway between Santa Fe and Los Angeles
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The Old Spanish Trail was the longest,
crookedest, most arduous pack mule trail in
the history of America and it is also one of COLORADO
the least-known. Yet between 1829 and
1848, hundreds of traders, soldiers, mer-
chants, horse thieves and Indians traveled
the tortuous route between Santa Fe and Los
Angeles. NEVADA UTAH
Soon after the Spanish settled New
Mexico in the 17th century, they learned of
ancient Native American trading routes that
linked the mountain and Plains Indians with
the Pueblos. In 1829 Antonio Armijo of Santa CALIFORNIA
Fe pioneered a land route later called the Santa Fe
“Spanish Trail” between New Mexico and
California. The route linked Mexican
Los Angeles
California to St. Louis via the Santa Fe Trail, ARIZONA NEW MEXICO
and to Old Mexico via Chihuahua.
The trail split into two routes north of
Santa Fe, both heading north into Colorado
and one branching off west into Arizona,
Utah, Nevada then California. The other con- MEXICO
tinued north then veered off into central
Utah, before turning south and skirting hauled by wagon, thus the Spanish Trail Old Spanish Trail Association at P.O. Box 7,
Arizona and Nevada, then into California. pack mule route was abandoned. Congress Marysville, Wash. 98270.
After losing the Mexican War, Mexico designated the route America’s 15th www.oldspanishtrail.org.
ceded the Southwest to the United States in National Historic Trail in 2002.
1848 and commercial goods began to be To learn more about the trail, contact the
battle at Apache Pass in Glorieta. Congress, sold most of the tract to Dutch before being assigned to a reservation.
When the railroad arrived in the 1880s, the investors. They immediately began evicting Many U.S. Army enlistees in New Mexico at
southeastern plains became cattle kingdoms, the homesteaders that Maxwell and his rela- this time were Buffalo Soldiers, African-
and rivaling barons and merchants sparked tives had allowed to live on the land. After Americans who joined the service after the
the Lincoln County War, which transformed many gun battles, deaths and lawsuits, the Civil War. The Indians likened the curly hair of
cowpuncher Billy the Kid into arguably the dispute was resolved legally after the turn of the black soldiers to that of the buffalo tuft
world’s most famous outlaw. Although many the 20th century when the U.S. Supreme and their courage to that of the animal they
of Billy’s exploits could never be verified, his Court ruled in favor of the foreign buyers. revered.
legend continued to grow even during his Both during and after the Civil War, A variety of political and cultural factors
own lifetime thanks to the embellished Chiricahua Apaches led by Cochise, Mangas over the course of more than 60 years pre-
accounts of newspapers of the time and later Coloradas, Victorio and the mighty Geronimo, vented statehood for New Mexico after it was
in dimestore novels. The railroad brought to name a few, roamed throughout Sonora, declared a territory of the United States.
more people than ever into New Mexico, and Mexico, southern Arizona and southwestern Some people, including Gen. William
such legends as Billy the Kid and stories of New Mexico. Geronimo and his band of Tecumseh Sherman, advocated that the
the untamed frontier were all they needed to Chiricahua warriors refused to live in forced United States give New Mexico back to
draw them here. U.S. settlements and eluded the pursuing U.S. Mexico, openly defying the national cry of
There were also other ranching and home- and Mexican armies for many years. Manifest Destiny. But finally on Jan. 6, 1912,
steading conflicts, including the Colfax County Eventually Geronimo tired of being on the New Mexico became the 47th state of the
War, which involved disputes over the run and hoped that his surrender would mean Union.
Maxwell Land Grant in northeastern New a more peaceful life for his people. He surren- Political squabbling in Mexico led to the
Mexico, the largest single, private landholding dered in 1886 in a remote area along the rise of revolutionary leader Pancho Villa, who
in the Western Hemisphere with more than Arizona/New Mexico/Mexico border. The chief felt betrayed by the United States in his bid
1.7 million acres. Holders of the grant, which became a prisoner of the U.S. government for power. Villa and his band of revolutionaries
also was the largest ever approved by and his people were interned for many years raided Columbus, N.M., on March 16, 1916.
After the armed conflict, which resulted in that the U.S. government continues to cover ous highway that, beginning in 1926, con-
many deaths on both sides, Villa fled south it up. Some believers say the military actual- nected Illinois to California, with unmatched
into Mexico and eluded the pursuing U.S. ly recovered the body of an alien near the New Mexico along the route. Although the
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Army, marking the last time the continental crash site. Whether you believe or not, the highway was replaced by Interstate 40 in the
United States was invaded by a foreign community of Roswell celebrates alleged mid-1960s, many stretches of the old two-
power. UFO phenomena with museums, curio shops lane road are still there for ardent nostalgia
Hollywood recently paid homage in the and annual festivals. seekers.
movie Windtalkers to a group that influenced Many brave New Mexicans served their Today New Mexico continues to beckon
the outcome of World War II. The U.S. military country in the Korean conflict, the Vietnam modern explorers with its tremendous land-
utilized Navajo soldiers to transmit wartime War and the Gulf War. New Mexico still plays scapes, wide-open vistas and abundance of
messages in their native tongue over the bat- a crucial role in the United States’ military sun. The enticing terrain invites newcomers
tlefield airwaves. The Japanese military could force through our research laboratories, mili- and New Mexicans alike to make their own
never break the code spoken by discoveries and to leave their own
the Navajo Code Talkers. This marks in time—just like Georgia
group of brave Native Americans, O’Keeffe, who made the land-
including many New Mexicans, scapes in the Abiquiú area world
was recently honored by the presi- famous through her colorful surre-
dent in Washington, D.C., a long- al paintings, and Ansel Adams,
overdue recognition of their whose photograph Moonrise Over
wartime contributions. Hernández, N.M., froze a leg-
Other New Mexicans who endary New Mexico moment in
trained at Camp Luna in Las Vegas time for eternity.
were sent to the Philippines at the
onset of the war and were cap-
tured by the Japanese after Gen. Cuisine
Douglas MacArthur retreated.
Many of these POWs later lost Many of the same foods that
their lives in the perilous Bataan were grown here centuries ago by
Death March and ensuing years of Native Americans, including
inhumane captivity. Just a handful maize, squash and chile are still
of these courageous New Mexican eaten by New Mexicans today. In
veterans are still alive today, and addition, hardy crops, such as fruit
many have shared their stories of trees that flourished in the high
the harrowing experience. altitude were introduced to the
Meanwhile, the top-secret area by Spanish colonists, as was
Manhattan Project was taking the raising of sheep and livestock,
place at Los Alamos under the which spawned the cowboy
direction of J. Robert lifestyle in the West.
Oppenheimer, who chose the New Mexicans are addicted to
remote mesalands of Los Alamos chile and many can’t make it
for the project after remembering through the day without eating the
the area from time spent there as a youth. Above— Farmers’ Market in Santa Fe offers a fruit (that’s right, it’s scientifically classified as
The result was the first atomic explosion at full range of the fruits and vegetables grown in a fruit), which they enjoy on just about every-
Trinity Site in a remote area between Socorro New Mexico. Photo by Chris Corrie. thing. Chile is honored with festivals, cookoffs
and Alamogordo on July 16, 1945. Just and an annual convention. In fact, there’s
weeks later, two atomic bombs were dropped tary bases and history of courageous people even a law in the books that asks the official
on Japan, ending World War II. The Manhattan who have served valiantly. state question: Red or Green?
Project spawned Los Alamos National Ever since Thomas A. Edison first shot a If chile doesn’t quite agree with you at first,
Laboratory, which is at the forefront of inter- silent film called Isleta Day School in 1898, don’t worry. It has a way of charming itself
national scientific development, as is Sandia the terrain of New Mexico has been the popu- into your constitution, whatever your level of
National Laboratories in Albuquerque. lar backdrop for many Hollywood productions. tolerance. And not all chile makes the inside
Two years after the war ended, the U.S. Literally hundreds of movies have been made of your mouth feel like an erupting volcano.
Air Force announced that debris from a here, ranging from the days of the caveman There are varieties that are mildly hot, medi-
crashed flying saucer was recovered near to the Wild West to the future. For a concise um and, of course, super hot for real
the ranching community of Corona, in July roundup of movies made in New Mexico, diehards.
1947. An international media storm and check out 100 Years of Filmmaking, published Most New Mexican restaurants serve chile
public hysteria ensued and the Air Force and sold by New Mexico Magazine. with a sopaipilla, which is a pillow-shaped,
quickly retracted its original statement and www.nmmagazine.com flour pastry deep-fried in oil, and they are
contends to this day that the debris actually The magnificent landscapes of New Mexico best eaten with honey. Sometimes sopaipillas
was an experimental weather balloon. Many are further romanticized in the mystique sur- are stuffed with pinto beans and meat, then
believe that a UFO crash really did occur and rounding historic Route 66, the first continu- smothered in chile. And on the side, unwrap
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your very own tamale, a pork or chicken treat Above—Sotol plants grow miraculously one of the largest cave systems in the world.
marinated in red or green chile and smoth- within the lava flows at Valley of Fires White Sands National Monument, the world’s
ered with baked corn meal that is wrapped in Recreation Area near Carrizozo. Photo by largest deposit of gypsum sand dunes near
a corn husk. Vegetarians also enjoy tamales Bob Young. Alamogordo, covers 275 square miles and
sans the meat, perhaps with tofu or soybean ideally represents New Mexico’s perpetual
meal. dinosaurs. After the ocean dried up in the geologic evolution.
Native Americans are famous for fry bread, Cenozoic period, the Rocky Mountains
which is offered at roadside stands, various pushed upward as the Earth’s tectonic plates
fairs and some Native American events. shifted. Fauna & Flora
Indian tacos are lettuce, tomatoes, beans, Natural formations like Ship Rock Peak,
guacamole, sour cream and chile piled onto an eroded 1,700-foot volcanic core sacred to The diverse geology of the state provides
puffy tortillas or fry bread. Paper-thin piki the Navajos, and Valle Grande in the Jémez terrain that is classified into six of the seven
bread is made from ground corn cooked in Mountains were formed in an ensuing vol- life zones identified on Earth. With such a
boiling water until it turns to mush and then canic period about a million years ago. Valle variation in landscapes, the animal and plant
spread over a hot flat surface to cook. Grande, one of the world’s largest calderas, species also cover a wide range.
has been purchased as public land by On peaks above 12,000 feet, like Wheeler
Congress and boasts 176 square miles of (the state’s highest at 13,161 feet) and oth-
Geology beautiful green pastures, wildflowers and ers in the Santa Fe and Enchanted Circle
wildlife. Material from the tremendous areas, the Alpine Zone is home to pikas and
Today, except for tropical, most of the ancient Jémez eruptions blasted away as far marmots. This impressive region accommo-
Earth’s identified ecological zones are pres- north as Idaho and as far east as Kansas. dates few trees, except perhaps a few wind-
ent within New Mexico’s diverse geological Little Black Peak in the Valley of Fires twisted pines and wildflowers that bloom
makeup. The various landscapes range from National Recreation Area near Carrizozo during a short summer.
low desert plains to just less than 3,000 feet erupted about 1,000 years ago. What Other high mountains, at an elevation of
in elevation southeast of Carlsbad to remains are more than 44 square miles of 9,500-12,000 feet, are in the Hudsonian
13,000-foot-plus Rocky Mountain ranges domes, tubes and caves of thick and ropey Zone, where only the hardiest species sur-
northeast of Taos, with a broad display of pahoehoe lava flows, some of the best vive, with heavy snowfall, rain and a short
terrain in between. Abundant sunshine examples of this type in the continental growing season. Bighorn sheep, elk, moun-
statewide and the ever-changing colors of United States. The Sandía, Manzano and tain goats, marmots, small rodents and birds
the sky top off this magnificent array of Sacramento mountain ranges align with fault live among the bristlecone pine, blue spruce
landscapes. lines, and parallel fault lines created the Río and sub-Alpine firs.
During the Triassic, Jurassic and Grande Rift Valley. The Canadian Life Zone represents less
Cretaceous periods, a prehistoric sea cov- Water circulating underground deposited than two percent of the state’s higher eleva-
ered most of New Mexico to the northeast- salt, gypsum and limestone to form the intri- tions, specifically the White, Mogollón,
ern corner of the state, creating an ideal cate subterranean caves and fantastical for- Jémez, San Juan and parts of the Sangre de
above-water tropical environment for mations at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Cristo mountains. Deer and elk find suitable
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Arts & Science

New Mexico Facts Above—A panoramic view of the fourth floor
of the New Mexico Space History Museum in
Alamogordo. Photo by Ron Keller. Art plays a very important role in New
Area code for all of New Mexico: 505
Mexico and it has for centuries as evidenced
Population: 1,855,059 (2002 Est., habitat in this zone and they migrate to by the ancient petroglyph art carved onto
Census Bureau) lower elevations in the winter. Common rocks centuries ago by creative Native
Land area: 121,599 square miles, trees include spruce, aspen and fir. Americans eager to depict their daily lives.
including 234 square miles of inland The Transition Zone constitutes most of Spanish colonial arts developed after the
water. New Mexico is the 5th largest north-central New Mexico at 6,500-8,500 Europeans arrived, and art colonies thrived
feet. Here ponderosa pines, oak, juniper, later in Santa Fe and Taos around the time
state in area (behind Alaska, Texas,
spruce and Douglas firs dominate the ter- New Mexico achieved statehood in 1912.
California and Montana)
rain, while the cooler, wetter climate pro- Today, Santa Fe and Taos have developed
Highest point: Wheeler Peak (13,161 vides ideal conditions for wildlife and abun- into world-class art destinations, both for
feet) dant wildflowers. Black bear, elk, deer, artists and collectors alike. International visi-
Lowest point: Red Bluff Reservoir south- mountain lions, quail and wild turkey are tors come to the Land of Enchantment to
east of Carlsbad (2,842 feet) visible in remote areas. From late spring to
State capital: Santa Fe, the oldest gov- early fall, the land blooms with columbine,
ernment seat in the U.S. pennyroyal and New Mexico groundsel.
Statehood day: Jan. 6, 1912 (47th state Many major mountain ranges of the state
in the Union) represent the Upper Sonoran Life Zone, from
State grass: Blue Grama 4,500-6,500 feet. While animal life, cacti
State flower: Yucca and desert grasses typical of the Lower
State tree: Piñon Sonoran can also survive in the Upper
State bird: Roadrunner Sonoran Zone, yucca and creosote cannot.
Piñon, oak and juniper trees are the domi-
State fish: Río Grande Cutthroat Trout
nant vegetation of the higher Sonoran
State animal: Black Bear
region.
State insect: Tarantula Hawk Wasp
New Mexico’s southern reaches are in the
State fossil: Coelophysis (“SEE-LA- Lower Sonoran Life Zone, normally below
FISIS” is the state’s only Triassic 4,500-foot elevations. These arid plains sup-
dinosaur) port cholla and prickly pear cactus, creosote
State vegetables: Chile and Frijoles and yucca, as well as cottonwood, olive and
(pinto beans). (Technically, however, cedar trees. Pronghorn antelope and stealthy
chile is classified as a fruit.) mountain lions roam the area along with
State cookie: Bizcochito herds of javelinas, or piglike mammals.
State gem: Turquoise Typical of the Southwest, rattlesnakes, scor-
State question: Red or Green? pions, centipedes and tarantulas also fre-
(pertains to chile) quent the dry ground. Above— Handprint petroglyph at Three Rivers
State languages: English and Spanish Petroglyph National Recreation Site. Photo by
Tom Till.
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seek out artistic creations for sale in the
Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque areas, to
name a few. The decades-old Indian Market
is held in Santa Fe every August, with the
Spanish Market and Contemporary Hispanic
Market in July and December.
Numerous other communities in New
Mexico pay homage to the arts and creative
souls statewide are never at a loss to find
inspiration in every corner of the Land of
Enchantment.
New Mexico is also home to Los Alamos
National Laboratory, birthplace of the atomic
bomb and an international think tank for sci-
ence in general. The world’s first nuclear
bomb was developed at Los Alamos through
the top-secret Manhattan Project during
World War II and detonated in 1945 at Trinity
Site, a remote desert land east of Socorro.
The highly technological Sandia National
Laboratories are located in Albuquerque, where
many scientific inventions originate every day
and are put into practical use both by the
United States military and the private sector.
The Very Large Array (VLA) National Radio
Astronomy Observatory, the largest of its kind
in the world, uses a system of state-of-the-
art radio telescopes near Magdalena to probe
deep space. It provided a key backdrop for Disabled Travelers Mexicans with Disabilities—Baby Net or in-
the sci-fi thriller Contact. state at (800) 552-8195, (505) 272-8549.
The International Space Hall of Fame with New Mexico is known as a rugged and Book available: The Art of Accessibility, the
its OMNIMAX theater at the New Mexico expansive place to visit. Even though a con- disabled visitors’ guide to Albuquerque.
Museum of Space History in Alamogordo pays siderable part of our terrain is still wild and In addition, contact the Governor’s
homage to the history of rocketry and space natural, much of the state is quite accessible Committee on Concerns of the Handicapped
travel, both of which have extensive history in for disabled travelers. Numerous dining, lodg- for a copy of Access New Mexico: A Travel
New Mexico. Kirtland Air Force Base in ing and public facilities are available so that Guide for People With Disabilities. (505) 827-
Albuquerque, Cannon in Clovis and White handicapped travelers can enjoy many of our 6465, TDD (505) 827-6329.
Sands Missile Range and Holloman Air Force natural and cultural wonders without trouble.
Base near Alamogordo all keep New Mexico Free brochures for visitors with hearing,
on the cutting edge of world technology. mobility and visual impairments are available
through the Information Center for New
City Temperatures
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Average Highs/Lows
CITY JAN APRIL JULY OCT
Alamogordo 57/28 78/44 95/65 78/46
Albuquerque 46/28 69/42 91/66 71/45
Carlsbad 59/29 80/46 96/67 80/49
Chama 33/3 51/20 73/37 57/23
Cimarrón 47/19 63/33 83/55 67/36
Clayton 48/19 66/36 73/48 69/40
Cloudcroft 41/19 57/31 73/48 60/35
Clovis 52/23 72/40 91/63 73/43
Deming 55/26 77/42 95/66 78/46
Española 45/13 68/43 90/55 72/33
Farmington 43/17 69/34 92/57 71/36
Gallup 43/14 63/31 87/53 67/34
Grants 45/11 67/27 87/52 69/29
Hobbs 58/28 78/47 94/67 78/49
Las Cruces 56/25 77/41 94/65 78/44
Las Vegas 46/18 62/31 83/54 66/36

Above—Adobe hornos and colorful cotton-
Senior Travelers & Retirees woods west of Taos epitomize New Mexico.
Los Alamos 40/19 58/34 80/56 62/39
Photo by Clay Martin. Portales 53/21 75/40 93/63 75/43

Senior travelers rejoice in New Mexico’s
mild climate, reasonable prices, museums, TorC Chamber of Commerce. P.O. Drawer Ratón 43/10 64/30 84/53 69/33
galleries, pueblos and rich cultural possibili- 31, TorC 87901. (505) 894-3536.
ties. Many parts of New Mexico are retire- www.truthorconsequencesnm.net Red River 36/3 53/22 76/40 59/25
ment-friendly and welcome older visitors and E-mail: cofc@riolink.com
newcomers. Here is a list of valuable Rio Rancho 45/27 67/40 90/65 70/44
resources for senior travelers and retirees A great source of information for prospec-
Roswell 56/27 73/40 88/66 79/46
moving to New Mexico. tive retirees and relocation in general is the
book Retirement New Mexico by James Ruidoso 50/17 65/28 82/48 68/31
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Burbank published by New Mexico Magazine.
Carlsbad Area Retirement Endeavor. P.O. (800) 711-9525. Santa Fe 42/18 62/33 85/56 65/38
Box 910, Carlsbad 88220. (505) 887-6516. www.nmmagazine.com
www.chamber.caverns.com/retire.htm Santa Rosa 55/24 74/40 93/63 76/42
E-mail: chamber@caverns.com
Federal Recreation Golden Age Passport. International Visitors Silver City 49/24 67/37 87/59 70/41
National Park Service, Inter-mountain Region
Support Office, 1100 Old Santa Fe Trail, P.O. Most international travelers seek out New Socorro 52/24 76/41 95/64 76/43
Box 728, Santa Fe 87504-0728. (505) 988- Mexico’s deep cultural heritage, rich history and
Taos 40/10 64/29 87/50 67/32
6011. (Passport: 62 years or older, $10 life- exquisite scenic beauty because they know that
time, allows free entrance to any federal this distinct blend of attributes cannot be found TorC 54/27 75/44 92/66 75/47
recreation area, 50 percent discount parking, anywhere else in the United States.
must be obtained in person at any national To travel in the United States, international Tucumcari 52/24 72/42 94/65 75/45
park or monument.) visitors need a passport or visa, obtainable at
any U.S. embassy or consulate. Here is a list (505) 280-1455; fax: (505) 897-1081.
of consulates based in New Mexico and other E-mail: rmoore1998@aol.com Weather
information for international visitors.
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Other useful contacts for foreign visitors: New Mexico has four distinct seasons yet
French Consulate. Gilles Milinaire, repre- still averages 256 sunny days. Many areas in
sentative. P.O. Box 247, Tesuque 87574. Council on International Relations. 227 the southern half, which is typically warmer,
(505) 989-8929, fax: 989-8929. E. Palace Ave., Ste. D, Santa Fe 87501. (505) actually average more than 300 sunshine-
E-mail: gmilinaire@aol.com 982-4931, fax: 982-3953. filled days per year.
German Consulate. Lanny D. www.santafecouncil.org Although there is sunshine galore in New
Messersmith, representative. 4300 San Mateo E-mail: cir@newmexico.com Mexico, climate does vary considerably from
NE, Ste. B-380, Albuquerque 87110. N.M. Bankers Association. one part of the state to another. Because the
(505) 872-0800, fax: 872-0900. 7770 Jefferson NE, Ste. 430, Albuquerque state ranges from high elevations mostly in
E-mail: mesersmith@aol.com 87109. (For information on foreign currency the north to lower desert terrain in the south,
Japanese Consulate. Ikuko or Davis exchange.) (505) 822-7900. Bank of America, the stage is set for warm days and cool
Begay. Albuquerque. (505) 293-2322, (505) 282-2402. nights, with strong temperature variations
fax: 293-0171. E-mail: ikukosnm@aol.com E-mail: lburdick@nmbankers.com from night to day.
Mexican Consulate. Juan M. Solana. 1610 We advise that visitors unfamiliar with the
4th NW, Albuquerque 87102. (505) 247-2147, daily fluctuations dress in layers to adapt to
fax: 842-9490. Below—A view at dusk of the Sangre de the changing temperatures. Communities at
Spanish Consulate. Robert O. Moore. P.O. Cristo Mountains from the Wild Rivers elevations more than 8,000 feet tend to be
Box 91388, Albuquerque 87199. Recreation Area near Questa. Photo by cooler throughout the year.
Laurence Parent.

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Casinos
There are a multitude of casinos through- Above— Sky City Casino, one of the state’s
out the state for those who like to partake in Southeast many casinos, is operated by Acoma Pueblo
Las Vegas-style gaming. The following list is and offers gambling excitement.
a quick reference for the major gaming Billy the Kid Casino. 1461 W. U.S. 70,
establishments available in the state. Ruidoso Downs 88346. (505) 378-4431,
fax: 378-8525. www.ruidownsracing.com North Central
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort &
Central Casino Apache. 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Big Rock Casino. 419 N. Riverside Dr.,
Mescalero 88340. (877) 277-5677, Española 87532. (866) 244-7625,
Downs at Albuquerque Racetrack & (505) 464-4100. (505) 747-0059. www.bigrockcasino.com
Casino. EXPO New Mexico (state fair- www.innofthemountains.com Camel Rock Casino. 17486-A U.S.
grounds), 201 California St. NE, Albuquerque 84/285, Santa Fe 87506. (800) 462-2635,
87108. (505) 266-5555, fax: 552-0944. (505) 984-8414.
www.abqdowns.com Southwest www.camelrockcasino.com
Isleta Casino & Resort. 11000 Broadway Cities of Gold. 10-B Cities of Gold Rd.,
SE, Albuquerque 87105. (800) 460-5686, Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. 1200 Santa Fe 87506. (800) 455-3313,
(505) 724-3800, fax: (505) 244-8235. Futurity Dr., Sunland Park 88063. (505) 455-3313. www.citiesofgold.com
www.isleta-casino.com (505) 874-5200. www.sunland-park.com OhKay Casino & Best Western Resort.
San Felipe’s Casino Hollywood. I-25 Exit N.M. 68, 1 mi. north of Española. P.O. Box
252, 17 mi. north of Albuquerque. 25 Hagan 1270, San Juan Pueblo 87566.
Rd., San Felipe Pueblo 87001. (877) 529- Northwest (877) 829-2865, (505) 747-1668.
2946, (505) 867-6700, fax: 867-6625. www.ohkay.com
www.sanfelipecasino.com Route 66 Casino. I-40 at Exit 140. P.O. Taos Mountain Casino. Main pueblo road.
Sandia Casino. 30 Rainbow Rd. NE (I-25 Box 550, Casa Blanca 87007. (505) 352- P.O. Box 706, Taos 87571. (888 ) 946-8267,
& Tramway Blvd.), Albuquerque, 87113. (800) 7900, 352-7877. (505) 737-0777, fax: 737-9521.
526-9366, (505) 796-7500, fax: 796-7606. Sky City Casino. I-40, Exit 102. P.O. Box www.taosmountaincasino.com
www.sandiacasino.com 310, Acoma 87034. (888) 759-2489, (505)
Santa Ana Star Hotel Casino. 54 Jémez 552-6017, fax: 552-9826.
Canyon Dam Rd., Bernalillo, 87004. (505) www.skycitycasino.com
867-0000, fax: 771-5353. Sun Ray Park & Casino. #39 Rd. 5568,
www.santaanastar.com Farmington 87401. (505) 566-1200.
www.sunraygaming.com

Kid Spots
INTRODUCTION
Sometimes the fantastic skies and land-
scapes, intriguing cultures and flavorful food Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Tucumcari
of New Mexico aren’t enough when children Planet Fun. See listing on Page 91. Mesalands Community College’s
are involved. Little ones sometimes can be (505) 792-0150. Dinosaur Museum. See listing on Page 105.
quite finicky on a vacation and keeping them (505) 461-3466.
entertained can present a challenge. The Placitas www.mesalands.edu/museum/museum.htm
following list will help you decide how to keep Sandía Man Cave. See listing on Page 92.
your children happy no matter where you find
yourself in New Mexico. Rio Rancho Southeast
We’ve compiled this list of regional destina- Blades. Rio Rancho. See listing on Page
tions for youngsters that should pique the 93. (505) 892-9222. Alamogordo
interest of even the most discriminating child. www.soccerinalbuquerque.com Alameda Park Zoo. See listing on Page
Of course, these suggestions are but a Rio Rancho Sports Arena. See listing on 108. (505) 439-4290. www.alamogordo.com
sampling of what the state has to offer for Page 93. N.M. Museum of Space History. See list-
both young and old. Scores of additional ing on Page 108. (877) 333-6589, (505) 437-
statewide destinations inside this guide also 2840. www.spacefame.org
await your family’s discovery. Northeast Toy Train Depot. See listing on Page 108.
(888) 207-3564, (505) 437-2855.
Capulín www.toytraindepot.homestead.com
Central Capulín Volcano National Monument. White Sands National Monument. See
See listing on Page 97. (505) 278-2201. listing on Page 108. (505) 479-6124.
Albuquerque www.nps.gov/cavo www.nps.gov/whsa
Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Club.
See listing on Page 78. (505) 924-2255, Cimarrón Capitán
fax: (505) 242-8899. Kit Carson Museum. See listing on Page Smokey Bear Historical Park. See listing
www.albuquerquebaseball.com 97. (505) 376-2281. on Page 110. (505) 354-2748.
Beach Waterpark. See listing on Page 78. www.smokeybearpark.com
(505) 345-6066. www.beachwaterpark.com Las Vegas
Cliff’s Amusement Park. See listing on Storrie Lake State Park. See listing on Carlsbad
Page 78. (505) 881-9373. Page 100. (505) 425-7278. Carlsbad Caverns National Park. See
www.cliffsamusementpark.com Fort Union National Monument. See listing on Page 110. (505) 785-2232, (505)
¡Explora! See listing on Page 82. listing on Page 101. (505) 425-8025. 887-6516. www.nps.gov/cave
(505) 842-1537, fax: 842-5915. www.nps.gov/foun/
www.explora.mus.nm.us Montezuma Castle. See listing on Page Carrizozo
Hinkle Family Fun Center. See listing on 101. (505) 454-4200; tour info: 454-4221. Carrizozo Recreational Center. See list-
Page 78. (505) 299-3100. www.uwc-usa.org ing on Page 112. (505) 648-4220.
www.hinklefamilyfuncenter.com
E-mail: colleenjwwyatt@aol.com Mora Cloudcroft
Roller King. See listing on Page 78. Victory Ranch. See listing on Page 101. National Solar Observatory at
(505) 299-4494. (505) 387-2254, fax: 387-9005. Sacramento Peak. See listing on Page 112.
Río Grande Zoological Park. See listing www.victoryranch.com (505) 434-7000. www.nso.edu/nsosp/pr/
on Page 78. (505) 764-6200.
www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo Pecos Clovis
Sandía Peak Tramway. See listing on Pecos National Historical Park. See list- Clovis Depot Model Train Museum. See
Page 78. (505) 856-6419, 856-7325. ing on Page 102. (505) 757-6414. listing on Page 114. (505) 762-0066.
www.sandiapeak.com www.nps.gov/peco www.clovisdepot.com
N.M. Museum of Natural History & Hillcrest Park/Zoo. See listing on Page
Science. See listing on Page 83. Ratón 114. (505) 769-7873.
(505) 841-2800. www.nmnaturalhistory.org Ratón Museum. See listing on Page 104. Luck-E-Dawg Kiddy Land. See listing on
(505) 445-8979. Page 114. (505) 763-5000.
Budaghers Roller World. See listing on Page 114.
¡Traditions! A Festival Marketplace. See Santa Rosa (505) 762-5777.
listing on Page 89. (505) 867-9700. Route 66 Auto Museum. See listing on www.rollerworld-clovis.com
www.buynewmexico.com Page 104. (505) 472-1966.
www.route66automuseum.com Fort Sumner
Los Lunas Old Fort Sumner Museum. See listing on
Badlands BMX. See listing on Page 91. Page 114. (505) 355-2942.
(505) 865-2128.
INTRODUCTION
Lincoln Elephant Butte Above—A hog observes two boys at the Taos
Lincoln State Monument/National Elephant Butte Lake State Park. See list- County Fair. Photo by Megan Bowers.
Landmark. See listing on Page 116. ing on Page 124. (505) 744-5421.
(505) 653-4372.
www.museumofnewmexico.org Las Cruces Truth or Consequences
Putt Putt Golf/Go Carts. See listing on Skateboard Park, Ralph Edwards Park.
Portales Page 126. (505) 525-3850. See listing on Page 133. (800) 831-9487,
Peanut Processing. See listing on Page N.M. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. Telephone/fax: (505) 894-3536.
117. (800) 635-8036, (505) 356-8541. See listing on Page 127. (505) 522-4100.
www.frhm.org
Roswell White Sands Missile Range Museum. Northwest
Alien Zone. See listing on Page 118. East of Las Cruces on White Sands Missile
(505) 627-6982. Range. See listing on Page 127. Aztec
International UFO Museum/Research (505) 678-8824. www.wsmr-history.org Alien Run/Aztec Trails. See listing on
Center. See listing on Page 121. (800) 822- Page 138. (505) 334-7658.
3545, (505) 625-9495. www.iufomrc.com Magdalena www.aztecufo.com
Very Large Array (VLA) National Radio Riverside Park/BMX Track. See listing on
White’s City Astronomy Observatory. See listing on Page Page 138. (505) 334-7664.
Million Dollar Museum. See listing on 128. (505) 835-7000. www.nrao.edu
Page 121. (505) 785-2291. Box Car Museum. See listing on Page Farmington
www.whitescity.com 128. (505) 854-2261. Family Funland. See listing on Page 140.
(505) 324-0940.
Silver City Farmington Aquatic Center. See listing
Southwest Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. on Page 140. (505) 599-1167.
See listing on Page 131. (505) 536-9461. www.farmington.nm.us
Anthony Mountain Biking/Walking Trails. See list-
Nutcracker Suite Pecan Farms. See listing Socorro ing on Page 140. (800) 448-1240.
on Page 124. (505) 882-3505, fax: 882-5539. Socorro Fat Tire Trails. See listing on www.farmingtonnm.org
Page 132. (505) 835-0424. E-3 Children’s Museum. See listing on
Deming Page 142. (505) 599-1425.
Sam Baca Aquatic Center. See listing on
Page 124. (505) 546-7958.

Gallup Chama Peñasco
Recreation Center, Playgrounds, Tennis Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. See Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort. See listing
INTRODUCTION
Courts. See listing on Page 144. (505) 722-2619. listing on Page 159. (888) 286-2737, on Page 167. (800) 587-2240, (505) 587-
(505) 756-2151. www.cumbrestoltec.com 2240. www.sipapunm.com
Grants
Bandera Crater/Ice Caves. See listing on Española Red River
Page 144. (888) 423-2283, (505) 783-4303. Lucero Center Pool & Gym, Ranchitos Chairlift Rides, Childrens’ Fishing Pond,
www.icecaves.com Pool. See listings on Page 161. Lucero: Staged Old Town Shootout. See listings on
(505) 747-6051, Ranchitos: (505) 753-3214. Page 167, 168. (800) 348-6444, (505) 754-
Milan 2366.
The Village of Milan Swimming Pool. Los Alamos
See listing on Page 146. (505) 287-2200. Bandelier National Monument. See list- Santa Fe
ing on Page 162. (505) 672-3861. Genoveva Chávez Community Center.
Shiprock Aquatic Center. See listing on Page 163. See listing on Page 170. (505) 955-4001.
Four Corners Monument. See listing on (505) 662-8170. Santa Fe Southern Railway. See listing
Page 146. www.navajonationparks.org Family YMCA. See listing on Page 163. on Page 169. (888) 989-8600, (505) 989-
(505) 662-3100. www.laymca.org 8600. www.sfsr.com
Los Alamos Ice Rink. See listing on Page Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See listing
North Central 163. (505) 662-4500, winter. on Page 174. (505) 989-8359.
www.santafechildrensmuseum.org
Abiquiú Madrid
Echo Amphitheater. Northwest of Eaves Movie Ranch. See listing on Page Taos
Abiquiú. See listing on Page 152. 164. (505) 474-3045. Taos Youth and Family Center. See listing
E-mail: info@eavesmovieranch.com on Page 181. (505) 758-4160.
Angel Fire www.taosgov.com/recreation/yfc.htm
Angel Fire Resort Ski/Snowboard Area, Below—Cowboy actors at the Eaves Movie
Olympic Park. See listing on Page 152. Ranch near Santa Fe chow down some
(800) 633-7463, (505) 377-6401. Chinese grub between shoots. Photo by
www.angelfireresort.com Daniel Nadelbach.

Festivals
INTRODUCTION
The Land of Enchantment is a paradise for

lovers of festivals. Festivals are held in many Northeast Music
communities throughout the state, celebrating Enchanted Jazz & Blues Festival.
many attributes distinct only to the Land of Cultural Alameda Park Zoo, Alamogordo. 3rd weekend
Enchantment. We have festivals in honor of our Santa Fe Trail Rendezvous. Ratón, 5 miles in Sept., Sat.-Sun. (coincides with White Sands
beloved cultures, for ballooning, our precious west on N.M. 555. 2nd weekend in June. Balloon Festival). (505) 437-1755.
harvests and many other topics. Listed below (505) 445-3689. Mayfair. Cloudcroft at Zenith Park. 3rd
is just a sampling of the festivals held in each weekend in May. (505) 682-2733.
region and the approximate dates they are Mountain of Blues Festival. At airport or
held throughout the year. More celebrations Southeast convention center, Ruidoso. 2nd weekend in
can be obtained through the current Guide to June. (505) 336-1980.
New Mexico supplemental calendar or by Arts
contacting local chambers of commerce and Downtown Arts Festival. Main St., Clovis.
visitor bureaus. Late Sept. (505) 763-3435. Southwest
Ruidoso Art Festival. Civic Events Center.
Last full weekend in July. (505) 257-7395. Arts
Central Southeastern N.M. Arts & Crafts Renaissance Craftfaire. Young Park, Las
Festival. Lea County Fairgrounds, Lovington. Cruces. 1st full weekend in Nov. (505)
Arts 1st Sat. & Sun. in Nov. (505) 396-5311. 541-2444.
N.M. Arts & Crafts Fair: Summer Festival
of the Arts. Expo N.M. (state fairgrounds), Ballooning Ballooning
Albuquerque. Last full weekend in June. White Sands Balloon Invitational. Balloon Festival. Swig Field. Amador at
(505) 884-9043. Alamogordo. Half fly in town, half fly at sands. Valley streets, Las Cruces. Martin Luther King
3rd weekend in Sept., Sat.-Sun. (505) Jr. holiday weekend, Sat.-Sun.
Ballooning 682-3785 (505) 541-2444.
Albuquerque International Balloon
Fiesta. Balloon Fiesta Park. 1st full weekend in Cultural Cultural
Oct. through the following Sun.; Dec. date TBA. Cloudcroft Oktoberfest. Zenith Park. 1st Cowboy Days. N.M. Farm & Ranch Heritage
4401 Alameda Blvd. NE, Albuquerque 87113. full weekend in Oct. (505) 682-2733. Museum, Las Cruces. 3rd weekend in Oct.
(888) 422-7277, (505) 821-1000. Old Fort Days. Various locations in Fort (505) 522-4100.
www.balloonfiesta.com Sumner. 2nd full weekend in June, Wed.-Sat. Cuchillo Pecan Festival. At Ritch’s Pecans
(505) 355-7705. & Candy Shop in Cuchillo, 8 miles West of TorC
Cultural Old Lincoln Days. Various locations in on N.M. 52. Last Sat. in Feb.
¡Traditions! A Festival Marketplace! Off Lincoln. 1st full weekend in Aug., Fri.-Sun. Frontier Days. Fort Selden State
I-25 in Budaghers, halfway between Santa Fe (505) 653-4372. Monument, 15 miles north of Las Cruces on
and Albuquerque, Exit 257. Events year-round. UFO Festival. Various locations in Roswell. I-25. 3rd weekend in April. (505) 541-2444.
601 W. Frontage Rd., Ste. 660, Algodones 3 days around Fourth of July. (505) 625-9495. La Fiesta de San Ysidro. N.M. Farm &
87001. (505) 867-9700, fax: 867- Ranch Heritage Museum, Las
5500. www.buynewmexico.com Cruces. 3rd weekend in May. (505)
522-4100.
Music
Chamber Music Albuquerque. Music
Albuquerque Academy, Simms La Viña Blues & Jazz Thing.
Center for the Performing Arts. La Viña Winery, 25 miles south of
Academy at Wyoming Blvd. Events Las Cruces on N.M. 28 near La
throughout year. (505) 268-1990. Union. Last weekend in April, Sat.-
Sun. (505) 882-7632.
Wine Mesilla Jazz Happening.
Albuquerque Wine Festival. Historic Mesilla Plaza area. 2nd
N.M. Golf Academy at Balloon weekend in Oct. (505) 524-3524.
Fiesta Park. Memorial Day Silver City Blues Festival.
Weekend. (866) 494-6366. Gough Park. Memorial Day week-
N.M. Wine Festival. Loretto end, Fri.-Sun. (505) 538-2505.
Park, Bernalillo. Labor Day week-
end. (866) 494-6366.
Above—Musicians perform at the Santa Fe Wine
Bluegrass Festival. Photo by Daniel La Viña Wine Festival. La Viña Winery, 25
Nadelbach. miles south of Las Cruces on N.M. 28 near La
Union. 1st or 2nd weekend of Oct., Sat.-Sun.
Call for dates. (505) 882-7632.
Harvest Fest (Wine Festival). Southern
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N.M. State Fairgrounds, Las Cruces. Labor Day
weekend. (866) 494-6366.
Southern N.M. Wine Festival. Southern
N.M. State Fairgrounds, Las Cruces. Memorial
Day weekend. (866) 494-6366.
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
Northwest The Wine Event with all those
Great Santa Fe Restaurants
Ballooning
Farmington International Balloon 60 Great Santa Fe Restaurants
Festival. Farmington Lake. Memorial Day 90 World-Class Wineries
weekend. (800) 448-1240. Guest Chef Luncheons
Red Rock Balloon Rally. Red Rock State Great Chefs of Santa Fe Demos
Park, Gallup. 1st full weekend in Dec., Fri.-Sun. Unique Wine Seminars
(505) 722-9031. Winery Dinners
Grand Food & Wine Tasting
Cultural Reserve Wine Tasting
Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. Live Wine Auction
Red Rock State Park. Last week in July or 1st Gruet Golf Classic
week in Aug. (505) 863-3896.
Riverfest. Berg Park, Farmington. Memorial
Day weekend, Fri.-Sun. (800) 448-1240. September 23 - 27, 2004
Shalako. Various locations in Zuni Pueblo. For Tickets & Info 505-438-8060
1st full weekend in Dec., although dates may
vary. Call to verify if open to public. santafewineandchile.org
(505) 782-4481.
Totah Festival. Farmington Civic Center. locations. Oct. (505) 751-3670.
Labor Day weekend, Sat.-Sun. Ballooning Taos Talking Picture Festival. Various
(800) 448-1240. Taos Mountain Balloon Rally. Last full locations. 1st 5 days in April. (505) 751-0637.
weekend in Oct., Sat.-Sun. In Weimer Park.
Wine (505) 770-0381. www.taosrally.com Music
N.M. Spirit: Wine-Beer Tasting Wings Hot-Air Balloon Festival & Air Madrid Blues Festival. Madrid Ballpark.
Experience. McGee Park, Farmington. 1st Sat. Show. Angel Fire Airport. 3rd weekend in July. Sun. before Memorial Day, Father’s Day Sun.,
in May. (505) 377-6661. 1st Sun. in July, 1st Sun. in Aug., Sun. before
Labor Day. (505) 989-9662.
Cultural The Santa Fe Jazz & International Music
North Central Harvest Festival. El Rancho de las Festival. Lensic Performing Arts Center. Oct.
Golondrinas, La Cienega (just south of Santa (800) 777-2489, (505) 989-8442.
Arts Fe, off I-25). 1st full weekend in Oct. (505) Taos Solar Music Festival. Kit Carson
Angel Fire Artfest. Angel Fire Community 471-2261. Park. Last weekend in June, Fri.-Sun.
Center. 2nd weekend in October. Mountain Man Rendezvous & Buffalo (505) 758-9191.
(505) 377-6661. Roast. Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe. 2nd Thirsty Ear Festival. J.W. Eaves Movie
Aspencade Arts & Crafts Show. full week in Aug., Wed. through Sun. (505) Ranch, south of Santa Fe, off N.M. 14, N.M.
Brandenburg Park & Conference Center, Red 827-6473. 586. Labor Day weekend, Fri.-Sun.
River. 3rd Sat. & Sun. in Sept. (800) 348-6444. Spring Festival & Animal Fair. El Rancho (505) 473-5723.
Santa Fe Indian Market. Santa Fe Plaza. de las Golondrinas, La Cienega (just south of
3rd weekend after 1st Thurs. in Aug. Santa Fe, off I-25). 1st full weekend in June. Wine
(505) 983-5220. (505) 471-2261. Santa Fe Wine Festival. El Rancho de las
Santa Fe International Folk Art Market. Summer Festival, Frontier Days. El Golondrinas, La Cienega (just south of Santa
Museum of International Folk Art, Milner Plaza, Rancho de las Golondrinas, La Cienega (just Fe, off I-25). 1st full weekend in July.
other locations. July. (505) 476-1203. south of Santa Fe, off I-25). 1st full weekend in (866) 494-6366.
www.folkartmarket.org Aug. (505) 471-2261. Wine & Chile Fiesta. Santa Fe, various
Spanish Market. Santa Fe Plaza. Last full locations. Last week in Sept., Wed.-Sun.
weekend in July. (505) 982-2226. Film (505) 438-8060.
Winter Spanish Market. Sweeney Santa Fe Film Festival. Various locations.
Convention Center, Santa Fe. 1st full weekend 1st week of Dec., Wed.-Sun. (505) 988-5225.
in Dec. (505) 982-2226. Taos Mountain Film Festival. Various
New Mexico’s Bounty of Museums
INTRODUCTION
New Mexico is renowned worldwide as a Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian lar collection of Meso-American artifacts;
top cultural destination, with an international- exhibits Southwest Indian arts and crafts, “Jewish Pioneers of New Mexico,” the story
ly famous wealth of visual and performing while the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art of commerce along the Santa Fe Trail; and
arts readily available in a multitude of ven- features collections that span four centuries period rooms reflecting New Mexico’s 19th
ues. The beautiful natural surroundings of the on five continents. century.
Land of Enchantment provide the ultimate Native American vendors sell handcrafted
backdrop for an enriching and diverse slate Palace of the Governors. 105 W. Palace objects outside the Palace under the portal in
of cultural fulfillment. Ave., Santa Fe. (505) 476-5100. a strictly regulated program that hosts
www.palaceofthegovernors.org almost 2 million visitors a year. This summer,
The Museum The Palace of the Governors, located on enjoy the cultural character of Santa Fe with
the historic Plaza in downtown Santa Fe, was Russian Summer, featuring a variety of city-
of New Mexico
the first site of the Museum of New Mexico wide events, as well as the annual Mountain
www.museumofnewmexico.org
in 1909. During its nearly 400-year history, Man Rendezvous, printing demonstrations,
five governments have occupied the Palace: lectures and guided tours.
The Museum of New Mexico, the state’s Spanish, Pueblo Indian, Mexican, Confederate Museum of Fine Arts. 107 W. Palace Ave.,
oldest cultural institution, was founded in and United States. It is now the state history Santa Fe. (505) 476-5072.
1909 to preserve and share the bounty of the museum and the oldest continuously occu- www.museumofnewmexico.org
Land of Enchantment. The Museum of New pied public building in the United States. Right in the historic heart of Santa Fe, the
Mexico includes four Santa Fe museums and The museum’s collection of more than Museum of Fine Arts has been a center of
five historical monuments across the state. 17,000 historical objects dates from the ear- New Mexico’s art community since it opened
The latest addition to the museum system liest Spanish explorations in the 16th century in 1917. An architectural jewel, it was
is Milner Plaza, just off the Old Santa Fe Trail and chronicles 223 years of Spanish control: inspired by the combination of Native
on Camino Lejo in Santa Fe. The hill complex 25 years as part of Mexico; 66 years as a American and Spanish colonial architecture
radiating off Milner Plaza includes the territory of the United States; and New known as Pueblo Revival style. Early each
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, the Mexico’s statehood from 1912 to the present. morning as the sun warms the Plaza, ama-
Laboratory of Anthropology and the Museum Current exhibits include “Art of Ancient teur and professional photographers catch
of International Folk Art. America, 1500 B.C.-A.D. 1500,” a spectacu- the essence of Santa Fe in the museum’s
Also part of Museum Hill is the Museum dramatic facades and curves.
Hill Café and, accessible via short walking Below—An unusual but familiar host greets Inside, exhibitions present the wide range
trails, the privately operated Wheelwright visitors at the International UFO Museum and of artistic expressions to be found in the
Museum of the American Indian and the Research Center in Roswell. Photo by state. From the romantic landscapes and
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art. The Jonathan A. Meyers. Native American subjects of the early Taos

and Santa Fe art colonies, to world-class
photography, to the newest generation of
contemporary artists, there is something for
State Museums & Historic Monuments
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becomes part of Santa Fe’s unique “gallery Museum of International Folk Art
Museum Hill, on Camino Lejo, Santa Fe
night,” with locals and visitors enjoying www.moifa.org • • • • • •
dozens of art openings. Enjoy conversation 505 476-1200
with artists, music or other cultural experi-
ences in Santa Fe’s famous casual style. NM Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Road, near Albuquerque’s Old Town
Museum of International Folk Art www.museums.nm.state.us/nmmnh • • • • • • •
Museum Hill, off Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe. 505 841-2800
(505) 476-1200. www.moifa.org Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
The Museum of International Folk Art, Museum Hill, on Camino Lejo, Santa Fe
located on scenic Milner Plaza in eastside www.miaclab.org • • • • • • •
Santa Fe, has documented, collected, pre- 505 476-1250
served and interpreted the creative works of Palace of the Governors
traditional artists from cultures throughout 105 W. Palace Avenue, on the Plaza, Santa Fe
www.palaceofthegovernors.org • • • • •
the world for more than 50 years. With a col- 505 476-5100
lection of more than 130,000 objects, includ-
ing textiles and costumes, ceramics, furni- Museum of Fine Arts
107 W. Palace Avenue, just off the Plaza, Santa Fe
ture, toys and miniatures, religious objects, www.museumofnewmexico.org • • • • •
and ephemera, drawings and paintings, it is 505 476-5072
the largest museum of its kind in the world.
NM Museum of Space History
Through engaging, interactive exhibits dis- Top of NM Highway 2001, Alamogordo
played in four wings, visitors see the power www.spacefame.org • • • • • • • •
of folk art in people’s lives and gain appreci- 877-333-6589
ation for the diverse cultures of the world. National Hispanic Cultural Center of NM
Among the exhibitions opening in 2004 1701 4th Street, SW Albuquerque
are “The Sandy and Diane Besser Collection” www.nhccnm.org • • • • •
505 246-2261
(March 12), which highlights contemporary
Hispanic art; and “Carnaval!” (Nov. 1), the NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
exciting experience of living carnival tradi- 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces
www.newmexicoculture.org • • • • • • •
tions through re-creations of eight different 505 522-4100
celebrations in Europe and the Americas.
Ongoing exhibitions this year include Coronado State Monument
NM 44, 1 mile West of I-25, Exit 242, Bernalillo
through Aug. 18, “Vernacular Visionaries: www.museumofnewmexico.org • • • • •
International Outsider Art in Context,” which 800 419-3738
brings together culturally infused art of five
Jémez State Monument
20th-century “outsiders” from Italy, Ethiopia, NM 4, 43 miles North of Bernalillo
Mexico, Taiwan and the Czech Republic. And www.museumofnewmexico.org • • • • •
through March 14, “The Color of Henna,” 800 426-7850
focusing on textiles woven primarily from Fort Selden State Monument
wool and cotton and painted with henna in I-25, 13 miles North of Las Cruces, Radium Springs
bold designs, an extinct tradition among the www.museumofnewmexico.org • • • • •
800 429-9488
Feija people of the Anti-Atlas Mountains of
southern Morocco in the 1950s. Lincoln State Monument
Permanent exhibits include “Multiple 12 miles East of Capitan on US 380, Lincoln
www.museumofnewmexico.org • • • • •
Visions: A Common Bond” a 10,000-square- 800 434-6320
foot exhibit with more than 100 countries rep-
resented and designed by the collector and Fort Sumner State Monument
3 miles East on Billy the Kid Road, Fort Sumner
donor, Alexander Girard; and “Familia y Fe,” www.museumofnewmexico.org • • • • •
depicting the endurance of family and faith in 800 426-7856
Hispanic New Mexico with religious imagery,
El Camino Real International Heritage Center
furniture, tinwork, and jewelry that range from Exit 115 on I-25, 33 miles South of Socorro
the colonial era to the 20th century. www.museumofnewmexico.org • • • • •
505 838-1255 Socorro 505 476-5085 Santa Fe

Museum of Indian Arts & Columbian art in North America. Both the Now a quiet one-street town, Lincoln was
Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology. kiva and one of the mural layers are recon- made famous by one of the most violent
Museum Hill, off Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe structed and open to visitors. The visitor cen- periods in New Mexico history: the Lincoln
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(505) 476-1269. www.miaclab.org ter contains prehistoric and historical Indian County War from 1878 to 1881. Today’s visi-
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture is a and Spanish colonial artifacts. tors can walk in the footsteps of Billy the Kid,
premier repository of Native art and material Fort Selden State Monument. I-25, Exit Pat Garrett and other characters of the Wild
culture and tells the stories of the people of 19 at Radium Springs, 13 miles north of Las West. The events of 1878 come alive through
the Southwest from prehistory through con- Cruces. (505) 526-8911. exhibitions in the courthouse, which also saw
temporary art. Native American farmers known as the historical use as a store, residence, Masonic
With collections representing human histo- Mogollón prospered at this site long before it Lodge and jail. Old Lincoln Days, held annu-
ry in the Southwest, MIAC is the state’s most was a fort. After the mid 1800s, hostilities ally in August, features a number of living
complete introduction to the varied cultures were growing as territorial expansion history demonstrations, including the re-
and artistic traditions of New Mexico’s Native encroached on the traditional homelands of enactment of the last escape of Billy the Kid.
people. the Apache. The U.S. government established
It is MIAC’s mission to provide cross- Fort Selden in April 1865 in an effort to pro- More State Museums
cultural education to the many visitors to tect settlers from desperadoes and Apache & Cultural Centers
Santa Fe who take part in our programs and Indians. Several of the units that served at
to New Mexican residents throughout the the fort were black troopers known as National Hispanic Cultural Center of
state. It is especially important that MIAC Buffalo Soldiers. The fort was the boyhood N.M. 1701 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque.
serve the Native American communities in home of Gen. Douglas MacArthur when his (505) 246-2261.www.nhccnm.org
our state and throughout the Southwest father was post commander. Abandoned in The colorful flags of two-dozen Hispanic
whose contemporary and ancestral cultures 1891, it offers a view of army life on the countries outside the National Hispanic
are represented in the museum’s collections. frontier. Cultural Center in Albuquerque stand as
Besides rotating special exhibitions, two Fort Sumner State Monument. Two miles symbols of the center’s mission—to create a
permanent galleries complete the museum’s south of the village of Fort Sumner on Billy greater understanding and cross-cultural
offerings. “Here, Now, and Always” with more the Kid Rd. (505) 355-2573. appreciation of Hispanic culture. The center
than 1,200 works, tells the story of the Fort Sumner was the center of a million- commemorates 400 years of Hispanic
Southwest, while the Buchsbaum Gallery fea- acre reservation known as the Bosque tradition and achievement by presenting
tures fine examples of historical and contem- Redondo Indian Reservation. In the 1860s, traditional and contemporary art and hosting
porary pottery. Children will enjoy the the U.S. Army forced some 8,500 Navajo a captivating variety of dance and theater
Discovery Center, where puzzles, games, dio- men, women and children to march hundreds performances, colorful special events and
ramas and special hands-on activities will of miles to the land surrounding this lonely educational programs.
capture their interest.. outpost. The striking architecture combines motifs
Several hundred Mescalero Apache moved from Spain and Latin America. Inside, the
New Mexico to the Bosque Redondo voluntarily, anticipat- excitement continues with broadly popular
State Monuments ing renewed peace treaty negotiations before exhibits and demonstrations that celebrate
www.museumofnewmexico.org leaving of their own accord in 1865. The the full range of Hispanic arts and humani-
Navajo were held until the Treaty of 1868 ties—from painting and music to cuisine and
New Mexico’s monument system was cre- acknowledged their sovereignty and the literature. The center’s campus includes an
ated in 1931 to preserve and interpret Navajo returned to their original homeland. art museum with three spacious galleries,
important sites as part of the diverse history Abandoned in 1869, the monument also research library and genealogy center, com-
and prehistory of the state. The five state marks the site where Pat Garrett killed Billy puter-learning lab, ballroom, La Fonda
monuments are archaeological and historical the Kid on July 14, 1881. restaurant, gift shop and a large outdoor
sites that cover history from the late prehis- Jémez State Monument. In Jémez plaza for splendid concerts and community
toric period to statehood. A visit to any one of Springs, on N.M. 4, 43 miles north of events.
the sites offers a glimpse of New Mexico’s Bernalillo. (505) 829-3530. New Mexico Museum of Natural History
past and an educational experience for the In one of the most beautiful prehistoric & Science. 1801 Mountain Rd., near Old
entire family. and historical sites in the Southwest stand Town Plaza, Albuquerque. (505) 841-2800.
Coronado State Monument. In Bernalillo, the stone ruins of a 500-year-old Indian vil- www.museums.state.nm.us/nmmnh
on N.M. 44, one mile west of I-25, Exit 242. lage, built in the narrow San Diego Canyon Underneath our deserts, mountains, mesas
(505) 867-5351. by ancestors of the present-day people of and even our feet, lie pieces of history. The
The Tiwa pueblo of Kuaua once stood here Jémez Pueblo. The monument is also the site New Mexico Museum of Natural History &
on the banks of the Río Grande and was first of the massive San José de los Jémez Science—located in Albuquerque’s tourist-
settled around A.D. 1300 by Native Church, a Catholic mission built in the 17th friendly Old Town—capitalizes on our state’s
Americans who had long known about the century. The heritage center contains exhibi- rich prehistory by showcasing fascinating dis-
fertile land. In 1540 the expedition of tions that tell the story of the site through the plays of what New Mexico was like millions
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado camped near words of the Jémez people, and an interpre- of years ago. Through a series of interactive
here. An excavation in the 1930s by WPA tive trail winds through the site ruins. exhibits and the museum’s one-of-a-kind
workers uncovered a square kiva with many Lincoln State Monument. In Lincoln, 12 Evolator Time Machine, visitors travel through
layers of mural paintings considered to be miles east of Capitán on U.S. 380. time, walking into an active volcano, ice age
some of the finest examples of pre- (505) 653-4372. caves, past a living forest and finally into the
Land of Enchantment we know today.
Fossils and life-size dinosaur sculptures,
including a Pentaceratops, a beast found A Tour de Force ... the most compelling exhibitions in Santa Fe
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only in New Mexico, provide more captivat-
ing glimpses back in time. Guests can watch
volunteers in the FossilWorks exhibit sepa-
rate dinosaur fossils from the rock matrix
that surrounds them. The museum also is
home to the Extreme Screen DynaTheater,
which shows nature films on the state’s
largest movie screen. The LodeStar
Astronomy Center features a high-tech
observatory, a 55-foot diameter planetarium
and exhibits about the universe.
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Palace of the Governors
Museum. 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., Las 505 476-5100
Cruces. (505) 522-4100. www.frhm.org

Museum of Fine Arts
This is 47 acres of real stories, real people 505 476-5072
and real fun! The interactive museum fea-
tures exhibits and demonstrations that Museum of International Folk Art
weave together different cultures while 505 476-1200
telling a story that is uniquely New Mexico.
The ever-growing livestock exhibits are a Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
Laboratory of Anthropology
favorite of visitors featuring beef cattle
505 476-1250
breeds, such as Angus, Brangus, Charolais,
Hereford, Brahman and Longhorns. Milking department of cultural affairs
demonstrations take place twice a day, and
the blacksmith is available to show the From left: David Johns, “Dineh - Black Hat,” 1998, acrylic. Courtesy of Yara and Gerald Pitchford, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. “Gold Figure
Pendant,” AD 450-850, Urabá Area, Northern Colombia, “Art of Ancient America,” Palace of the Governors. Marvin Finn, Rooster, Louisville, Kentucky,
importance of ironwork in rural life. USA, 1983, wood, paint. International Folk Art Foundation, Museum of International Folk Art. Georgia O'Keeffe, “Untitled (Bear Lake),” 1931, oil on
canvas. Museum of New Mexico Foundation purchase, Museum of Fine Arts.
The museum has a two-acre crop demon-
stration plot, an irrigation pond with a canal,
vegetable and wildflower gardens, and pecan
and apple orchards. Inside the enormous
building is the Purple Sage Restaurant and
ALFRED STIEGLITZ, GEORGIA O’KEEFFE, 1918, ALFRED SITEGLITZ COLLECTION, © 2000 THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE, H O R S E ’ S S K U L L W I T H W H I T E R O S E , 1931, GEORGIA O’KEEFFE MUSEUM, © THE GEORGIA O’KEEFFE FOUNDATION
Stahmann’s Museum Mercantile.
In the main gallery, the “Generations”
exhibit uses the biographies of 33 people to
tell the 3,000-year history of agriculture in
New Mexico. Another favorite exhibit is “La
Casa Colonial,” which details El Camino Real
and includes a re-created 1815 home on the
Santa Fe Plaza.
The museum’s Adventure Corral is an area
for children that combines education and fun
with a small library, a Fiberglas cow that can
be milked, a windmill, wool samples, and
weight-and-measurement interactives.
New Mexico Museum of Space History.
Top of N.M. 2001, Alamogordo.
(505) 437-2840. www.spacefame.org
Space is the world of the future, and visi-
tors to the New Mexico Museum of Space
History in Alamogordo become part of that
world. The museum is a five-story-tall
“golden cube” overlooking the Tularosa Basin,
the cradle of America’s space program.
The International Space Hall of Fame tells
the story of the technological wonders that See beyond.
made space travel possible and of the men
217 Johnson Street Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 505.946.1000
and women who made it a reality. Each
gallery in the museum is a blended theme of
artifacts, models and to chomp, stomp and romp
exhibits. Visitors are through the area in a
offered a thought-provok- dynamic bygone era.
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ing glimpse into the future The Río Grande

with such exhibits as the Botanical Garden and the
International Space Albuquerque Aquarium
Station. trace the Río Grande from
The John P. Stapp Air the Rockies to the Gulf of
and Space Park dramatizes Mexico. The Albuquerque
the building’s exterior. The Museum of Art and History
centerpiece of this outdoor reflects on 400 years of
display is the Sonic Wind middle Río Grande Valley
II, the actual rocket sled history with one of largest
ridden by Stapp, “the Spanish colonial art collec-
fastest man alive,” in tions in nation. Other
1954. museums in the Duke City
Each summer the muse- are dedicated to specific
um hosts Shuttle Camp®, topics such as rattle-
an internationally recog- snakes, turquoise, skate-
nized program offering boards, dolls, nuclear
weeklong classes for chil- science and a whole
dren of all ages. Education gamut of other subjects.
and outreach programs are Check out the museums
a priority at the New sections in cities appearing
Mexico Museum of Space in the “Central Region” for
History. Above— Bert G. Phillips, Three Musicians of more details.
The museum’s Tombaugh IMAX® Dome the Baile, oil on canvas, ca. 1920-21. The privately owned Georgia O’Keeffe
Theater is New Mexico’s only IMAX® theater Permanent Collection of the Museum of Fine Museum in Santa Fe features an authentic
and features a computerized multimedia sys- Arts in Santa Fe. collection of the late artist’s world-renowned
tem and an incredible 22-speaker, 2,500- work. Nearby is the Awakening Museum with
watt sound system. nomena in the city. an inspirational 400-panel, 7,500-ft. monu-
The mountain villages of Chimayó, Los mental painting that took 13 years to create
Other Museums Statewide Ojos and Las Trampas still carry on Spanish by linear-expressionist Jean-Claude Gaugy.
colonial crafts like weaving, tinwork and Mogollón and Shakespeare once boomed
There are a multitude of privately run woodcarving. Artists and craftsmen welcome with mining activity but went bust when the
museums throughout the state with visitors in Dixon, El Rito, Villanueva, Silver ore played out. Now a mother lode of
impressive collections. Even the smaller City, Cloudcroft, Mesilla, Ruidoso, Los tourists frequents these ghost town haunts
communities pay homage to their area’s Alamos and Galisteo. Centuries-old and con- just as they do in Madrid, a boom/bust/boom
history with exhibitions and local artifacts in temporary Native art abound on Indian Western town on the Turquoise Trail near
authentic historical locations. Check the lands, where artists also welcome visitors at Santa Fe that celebrates its mining heritage
“Museums and Historic Places” section list- Santa Clara, San Ildefonso and Zuni pueblos, at the Mine Shaft Museum and Tavern. The
ed each of the communities that appear among others. Silver City Museum explores 200 years of
later in the “Regions” sections of this guide. Many cultural centers offer glimpses of mining history, while at Grants a mining
In Taos, the Harwood Foundation of the Hispanic and Indian traditions that developed museum takes visitors into a simulated ura-
University of New Mexico centers on Taos along the Río Grande. Visit El Rancho de las nium mine. Take a look at one of the world’s
artists and maintains an extensive collection Golondrinas Living History Museum just largest open-pit mines in Santa Rita, where
of Southwestern books by such New south of Santa Fe, where Spanish life in the mining is a cultural staple.
Mexico-connected authors as D.H. 17th and 18th centuries is re-enacted. The People still come to New Mexico to see
Lawrence. The Millicent Rogers Museum Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque authentic cowboys in the environment that
houses the largest collection of pottery by depicts Pueblo culture from prehistoric times introduced the lifestyle to the West centuries
renowned San Ildefonso artist Maria through today and presents monthly demon- ago with the first Spanish settlers. The
Martinez, while La Hacienda de los Martínez strations and traditional dances. Hubbard Museum of the American West in
offers a living glimpse of Spanish colonial For a view of prehistoric cultures, tour the Ruidoso Downs celebrates our Western
life in an authentic reconstructed hacienda Maxwell Museum of Anthropology in treasures, while the Lea County Cowboy Hall
from the Colonial period. Albuquerque, Blackwater Draw near Portales of Fame in Hobbs ignores the urban
The Roswell Museum and Art Center dis- or the Folsom Museum near Ratón. Deming’s wannabe variety and focuses on the real-
plays paintings by famed artist Peter Hurd Luna Mimbres Museum protects remnants of deal cowpunchers of southeastern New
and works by Wyeth family members. An the Gila Cliff Dwellings. In Tucumcari, the Mexico.
artist-in-residence program provides new Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur
pieces. There’s also a museum dedicated to Museum offers life-size glimpses of the
UFOs, aliens and other unexplainable phe- many varieties of reptilian giants that used
Performing The Santa Fe Opera
Arts
INTRODUCTION
The performing arts play a major role July 2 – August 28, 2004
in the list of favorite pastimes of New
Mexicans, their guests as well as visitors
to our state. Venues for the performing
arts range from outdoor amphitheaters
located amid impressive natural sur-
roundings to cozy performance halls that
exude the rustic charm of Old West
vaudeville in some of our smaller com-
munities.
Albuquerque, the state’s largest city,
attracts most of the big-name performers
to quality facilities such as the Journal
Verdi
Pavilion on the south end of town, where Simon Boccanegra
both reserved and grass seating under
incredible sunsets that introduce the
Mozart
stars on stage and in the sky make for a Don Giovanni
memorable experience. Other quality
venues in the Duke City include Popejoy
Hall and the Rodey Theater on the
Handel
University of New Mexico campus and Agrippina
occasionally The Pit, an impressive
below-surface basketball arena that
Berlioz
comfortably seats more than 10,000 Beatrice and Benedict
people.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg— Bellini
be sure to remember names like the
KiMo Theatre, the Sunshine Theater, the
La sonnambula
Kiva Auditorium in the Albuquerque
Convention Center, Tingley Coliseum at
Expo New Mexico (state fairgrounds), the One of the world’s most beautiful open-air theaters
National Hispanic Cultural Center of N.M. Spectacular sunsets and breathtaking mountain vistas
and many other dinner theater clubs and
private performance troupes. There is Opera Titles screen with instant translations at every seat
plenty of culture to be found in these as
well as other venues in Albuquerque.
World-class performances are staged
at many other locations in the state. Just
north of Santa Fe, internationally famous
performances occur every summer at the
Santa Fe Opera in an open-air forum with
plenty of protection from rain showers,
which are sacred in this part of the
country—even during the show! In
downtown Santa Fe, the Lensic
Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-
art facility that accommodates quality
dance, music, drama, movies and other
entertainment acts.
Famous performers such as Carlos
Santana, Joan Armatrading and Bruce
Hornsby have performed at the Paolo santafeopera.org 800-280-4654 505-986-5900
Solari open amphitheater on the campus
of the Santa Fe Indian School. Quality Partially funded by the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission and
symphony orchestras, chorale and dra- the 1% Lodgers' Tax, New Mexico Arts - a division of the Office
Opening Nights Sponsor of Cultural Affairs - and the National Endowment for the Arts.
matic theater perform at a number of
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theater
Department of Tourism.
santa fe stages
june through september
the santa fe opera on and off the New Mexico State
july 2 - august 28
opera santa fe chamber music festival
University campus. Many quality per-
formances are conducted year-round at
july 18 - august 23 the Flickinger Center in Alamogordo.
Other magnificent outdoor venues
maría benítez teatro flamenco
music june through august
include the Lions Wilderness Park
Amphitheater in Farmington and Sandia
Pueblo Casino. In fact, quality entertain-
ment and big-name acts are now being
CALL TOLL FREE offered at many of the Native American
casinos, including those getting into the
1-877-222-3022 act at San Felipe, Isleta, Santa Ana, San
www.festivalsantafe.org
Juan, Tesuque and Pojoaque.
Ilfeld Auditorium in Las Vegas recently
other locations in the Capital City, Angel Fire, to name but a few. underwent major renovations, making
including the Santa Fe Community In the southern end of the state there’s this already special theater even more
Theater, the James A. Little Theater, the notable Spencer Theater for the memorable for performances. Just north
Greer Garson Theater and St. Francis Performing Arts, where many quality in Ratón, a similarly impressive facility
Auditorium in the Museum of Fine Arts. performances are staged year-round in competes with the performers at the
Farther north in the old mining town of the beautiful mountainous setting of Shuler Theater.
Madrid sits the Engine House Theater in Ruidoso. Clovis boasts a restored vaude- For further details on the above
the Old Coal Mine Museum, where old- ville theater in the Lyceum Theater, and mentioned venues and to learn of many
time melodramas take place throughout other performances are held nearby at others, check out the “Performing Arts”
the summer. Similar rustic charm is the State Theater. section in the cities listed in the regions
available at the London Frontier Theater In Las Cruces, check for the No Strings later in this guide. Scheduling informa-
Co. in Magdalena, the Pinos Altos Theater Co./Black Box Theatre and the tion and upcoming performances are
Melodrama Theater in Silver City, the Las Cruces Community Theatre at the usually available by contacting each
Brass Rail at Alpine Lodge in Red River Downtown Mall as well as many other venue or by logging onto their Web sites.
and the Angel Fire Mountain Theater in orchestral, choral and drama groups both
Outdoors New Mexico
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The natural world is a major— (877)-276-9404, (505) 438-7542;
and we mean MAJOR!!!—factor Roswell Office: 2909 W. 2nd St.,
in New Mexico. The southern end Roswell 88201. (505) 627-0210. At
of the great Rocky Mountain least 10 state and federal agencies
chain sits within the north-central listed. www.publiclands.org
region of the state, with multiple State Parks Division. P.O. Box
peaks stretching more than 1147, Santa Fe 87504-1147. (888)
13,000 feet to the clouds. Toward 667-2757, (505) 476-3355.
the southern end, the different www.nmparks.com
but no less magnificent landscape Southwest Regional Office of
descends thousands of feet lower the Forest Service. 333 Broadway
into the northern parts of the SE, Albuquerque 87102.
Chihuahuan Desert. (505) 842-3292, fax: (505)
With such an elevation differ- 842-3258. Inquire about specific
ence the variety of terrain found national forests, including the
here is tremendous, providing Carson, Cíbola, Gila, Lincoln and
excellent conditions for an incred- Santa Fe. www.fs.fed.us/r3
ibly diverse range of outdoor Intermountain Region Support
recreational activities. Much of Office of the National Park
this land is within the public Service. 2968 Rodeo Park Dr.
domain and quite accessible. The West, Santa Fe 87505. (505) 988-
high northern mountains provide 6100. www.nps.gov
skiers, snowboarders and snow- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-
mobilers with prime terrain and Alb. District. 4101 Jefferson Plaza
snow conditions. Hikers, bikers, NE, Albuquerque 87109-3435.
climbers and horseback riders all (505) 342-3100. USAC oversees a
enjoy these same mountains in number of reservoirs, including
the warmer months. Santa Rosa, Conchas, Cochití and
Numerous lakes and rivers Abiquiú lakes.
offer some of the best fishing in www.spa.usace.army.mil
the country. Sailing and windsurf- U.S. Geological Survey
ing also abound because of ideal Information Services. P.O. Box
sun, wind and water conditions. 25286, Denver Federal Center,
Whitewater rapids on the Chama Denver, Colo. 80225.
River and upper Río Grande attract rafters Above—Rafting the Taos Box on the Río (888) 275-8747. www.usgs.gov
and kayakers every spring. Grande is a rush! Photo by Ken Gallard. mapping.usgs.gov
Hunters, bird watchers, fishermen and ask.usgs.gov
photographers are more than satisfied with
the state’s abundance of wildlife and spec- Bureau of Land Management. P.O. Box
tacular scenery. Both fishing and hunting are 27115, Santa Fe 87502-0115 or 1474 Rodeo Aviation & Sport Flying
regulated, so be sure to acquire appropriate Rd., Santa Fe 87505. (505) 438-7400. BLM
licenses. manages some 13 million acres of public N.M. Dept. of Transportation, Aviation
A variety of governmental agencies admin- land, including the Three Rivers Petroglyph Division. P.O. Box 1149, Santa Fe 87504-
ister our public lands and each has its own National Recreation Site, the Wild Rivers 1149. (505) 476-0930.
rules and regulations. Contact the agency Recreation Area, El Malpais National E-mail: mike.rice@nmshtd.state.nm.us
that has jurisdiction over your planned desti- Conservation Area, the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Hacienda Sur Luna Airpark & 1st Aero
nation and activity. Know the rules and get Rocks National Monument, and the Valley of Squadron Estate. Columbus 88029-0750.
the proper permits. Fires Recreation Area. It also supervises (505) 531-2771.
The National Park Service offers an annual boaters on the Río Grande and the Río
parks pass for $50 that allows admission for Chama. www.publiclands.org
occupants of a vehicle into all parks and BLM, Taos Field Office. 226 Cruz Alta Rd., Biking
monuments in New Mexico as well the 384 Taos 87571. (505) 758-8851.
sites nationwide. The pass is available by N.M. Department of Game and Fish. P.O. N.M. Touring Society. P.O. Box 1261,
calling (888) 467-2757 and at Box 25112, Santa Fe 87504 or 1 Wildlife Albuquerque 87103. (505) 237-9700.
www.nationalparks.org or www.nps.gov. Way, Santa Fe 87507. (505) 476-8000, (800) www.swcp.com/~nmts/
General phone numbers and addresses for 862-9310. www.gmfsh.state.nm.us
agencies administering public lands in New Public Lands Information Center. Santa
Mexico follow. Fe Office: 1474 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe 87505,
Bird Watching Four-wheel Drive Touring Soaring & Hang Gliding
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National Audubon Society, Randall Red River Chamber of Commerce. National Soaring Foundation. P.O. Box
Davey Audubon Center. P.O. Box 9314, P.O. Box 870, Red River 87558. 684, Hobbs 88240. (505) 392-6032.
Santa Fe 87504. (505) 983-4609. (505) 754-2366, (800) 348-6444. Soaring, sail planes.
www.audubon.org www.redrivernewmex.com Soaring Society of America. P.O. Box
E-mail: dhenderson@audubon.org E-mail: rrinfo@redrivernewmex.com 2100, Hobbs 88241. (505) 392-1177.
www.ssa.org
E-mail: info@ssa.org
Boating Rockhounding
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Alb. N.M. Bureau of Geology and Mineral Tennis
District. 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE, Resources. N.M. Tech, 801 Leroy Pl.,
Albuquerque 87109-3435. (505) 342-3100. Socorro 87801-4796. (505) 835-5420. USTA Southwest Section. 2720 E.
USAC oversees a number of reservoirs, www.geoinfo.nmt.edu Thomas Rd., Ste B-170, Phoenix, Ariz.
including Santa Rosa, Conchas, Cochití and E-mail: pubsofc@gis.nmt.edu 85016. (602) 956-6855.
Abiquiú lakes. www.spa.usace.army.mil Rock Hound State Park. P.O. Box 1064, www.southwest.usta.com
Also refer to the “State Parks” chart on Deming 88030. (505) 546-6182.
Page 52 for further information on other www.nmparks.com
locations to boat. Train Riding
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.

Gold Panning Depot in Chama, 500 Terrace, Chama
87520. (888) 286-2737, (505) 756-2151.
Lincoln County Gold Mining Co. 629 www.cumbrestoltec.com
Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso 88345. Santa Fe Southern Railway. 410 S.
(888) 747-6463, (505) 257-4070. Guadalupe. (888) 989-8600, (505) 989-
www.lincolncountygoldminingcompany.com 8600. www.sfsr.com
Golfing
Sun Country Amateur Golf Association.

10035 Country Club Ln. NW, #5,
Albuquerque 87114. (505) 897-0864. See
chart on page 57. www.newmexicogolf.org
E-mail: scaga@prodigy.net
Horseback Riding
See “Dude Ranches” list, Page 53.
Hot Springs
Many wilderness and commercial loca-

tions. See page 55. (505) 536-9663.
www.faywood.com
Motorycling
Chicks Harley Davidson/Buell. 5000

Alameda Blvd. NE, Albuquerque 87113.
www.chickshd.com
E-mail: chickshd@swcp.com
Motocross Racing. Billy the Kid
Motocross Races. Fort Sumner.
(505) 355-2373, 355-7341.
INTRODUCTION
Ballooning
Most people take advantage of New Above—Hot-air balloons begin to fill the sky Enchanted Winds Balloon Co. 6701
Mexico on the ground, but avid balloonists at the Albuquerque International Balloon Acequia Dr. SW, Albuquerque 87105; (888)
seize opportunity in the air. Year-round hot- Fiesta in October. Photo by Jean Kepler Ross. 246-6359, 843-6888, fax: (505) 877-2076.
air balloon events occur in cities statewide, www.enchantedwinds.com
including Gallup, Farmington, Taos, Angel E-mail: balloons@flash.net
Fire, and White Sands National Monument Albuquerque Sweet Escape Balloon Eske’s Air Venture. Taos. (505) 751-6098.
near Alamogordo. The granddaddy of them all Rides. 216 Dogwood Trail SE, Rio Rancho www.taosballooning.com
is in October and now in December: the 87124; (800) 385-4453, (505) 891-7634, Pueblo Balloon Co. Taos. (505) 751-9877.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, fax: 896-1873. www.puebloballoon.com
8309 Washington Pl. NE, Albuquerque, www.members.aol.com/swtescap/myweb.htm Rainbow Ryders Inc. 11520 San
87113; (888) 422-7277. E-mail: swtescap@aol.com Bernardino NE, Albuquerque 87122; (800)
www.balloonfiesta.com Beautiful Balloons Co. P.O. Box 30584, 725-2477, (505) 823-1111, fax: 823-1110.
Some companies charter hot-air balloon Albuquerque 87190-0584; (800) 367-6625, www.rainbowryders.com
flights. Contact local chambers and visitor (505) 263-0254, fax: (505) 892-0714. E-mail: morehotair@rainbowryders.com
bureaus for information on private balloon www.beautifulballoonsco.com Skyspan Adventures LLC. 10513 Espira
riding opportunities or take your pick from E-mail: bradensinc@aol.com Ct. NW, Albuquerque 87114; 250-2300, (877)
the companies listed below. Big River (Balloon) Trips. Junction of 759-7726, fax: 899-7293.
N.M. 68 & 570, Pilar 87531; (800) 748-3746, www.skyspanadventures.com
Above It All Balloon Rides of (505) 758-9711, fax: (505) 751-7248. E-mail: Tbradley@highfiber.com
Albuquerque. 30 Garcia Rd., Belén 87002; www.bigriverrafts.com World Balloon. 4800 Eubank NE,
(800) 955-3715 , (505) 861-3386. E-mail: bigriverbilly@yahoo.com Albuquerque 87111; (800) 351-9588, (505)
www.balloonridesnewmexico.com BIPS-Balloons in Professional Services. 293-6800, fax: 294-5619.
E-mail: Flyme2000@aol.com Angel Fire. (888) 993-2477, (505) 377-2477. www.worldballoon.com
www.bipsrealty.com/dynamic.asp?DocumentID=29 E-mail: Info@worldballoon.com
Camping & Hiking
INTRODUCTION
U.S. Forest Service Contacts

New Mexico’s hiking and camping possi- generally require a fee. Campsite reserva-
bilities are numerous and offer a taste of tions are not accepted at national parks, but Regional Office. Public Affairs Office,
nearly all climates and terrain the Land of the State Parks Division began a seasonal, 333 Broadway SE, Albuquerque 87102.
Enchantment has to offer. Open space along pilot reservation program in 2000. Several Regional Media Officer: (866) 649-6927.
with diverse wildlife and plant species are U.S. Forest Service recreation sites currently Fire Information Officer: (505) 842-3897
plentiful in this vast and sparsely populated take advance reservations.
state. Most backcountry hiking and camping is Carson National Forest. (North
Federal and state lands offer an abun- free, although permits are required. As in Central, Northeast Regions), 208 Cruz Alta
dance of public hiking trails and camp- most Western states, the U.S. Forest Service Road, Taos 87571. (505) 758-6211
grounds, and several Indian reservations per- and BLM land holdings are extensive in New
mit camping, hiking, hunting and fishing. Mexico and offer opportunities for isolated Cíbola National Forest. (Central,
While regulations differ from one agency or camping. Generally, you can drive on roads Northwest, Southwest Regions), 2113
tribe to another, day hiking is free in many and pitch a tent in most areas of national Osuna Rd NE, Suite A, Albuquerque
areas, with some facilities charging for vehi- forests and BLM property. Be sure your 87113. (505) 346-3894
cle entry. Campgrounds on tribal lands and campsite is more than one-quarter mile from
on public lands managed by the U.S. Forest shores, streambeds, trails, or roads and Gila National Forest. (Southwest
Service, New Mexico State Parks, Bureau of Region), 3005 E. Camino del Bosque,
Land Management (BLM), National Park Below—A hiker enjoys the fall scenery of Silver City 88061. (505) 388-8211
Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lower Simon Canyon. Photo by Clay Martin.
Lincoln National Forest. (Southeast
Region), 11001 New York Ave.,
Alamogordo 88310. (505) 434-7290
Santa Fe National Forest. (North

Central Region), 1474 Rodeo Road, P.O.
Box 1689, Santa Fe 87504. (505) 438-
7877
you’re bound to be in compliance with the

various agencies’ rules. Campers and hikers
should always check for fire restrictions
within each region before their arrival. There
are numerous privately owned campgrounds
in New Mexico, and information about those
can be obtained from local chambers of
commerce. RV facilities are limited on feder-
ally managed public lands, but nearly all of
New Mexico’s state parks can accommodate
them.
The following paragraphs highlight some
of the many contacts for camping and hiking
areas available in New Mexico. For detailed
information on recreational opportunities in
the state, contact the Public Lands
Information Center or the following agencies.
Bureau of Land Management. P.O. Box

27115, Santa Fe 87502-0115 or 1474 Rodeo
Rd., Santa Fe 87505. (505) 438-7400. BLM
manages some 13 million acres of public
land, including the Three Rivers Petroglyph
National Recreation Site, the Wild Rivers
Recreation Area, El Malpais National
Conservation Area, the Kasha-Katuwe Tent
Rocks National Monument, and the Valley of
Fires Recreation Area. It also supervises
ONE-STOP
INTRODUCTION
SHOPPING F O R
GUIDEBOOKS,
MAPS &
PERMITS
www.publiclands.org
hiking
mountain biking
boating
backpacking
camping
climbing
bird-watching
scenic driving
fishing
hunting
Above—Those who trek to the Wheeler Peak (877)-276-9404, (505) 438-7542; Roswell
Wilderness reap tremendous natural rewards. Office: 2909 W. 2nd St., Roswell 88201. IN SANTA FE
Photo by Ken Gallard. (505) 627-0210. At least 10 state and federal 1474 Rodeo Road (off St. Francis)
agencies listed. 438-PLIC (7542)
Mon - Fri • 8am - 5pm
boaters on the Río Grande and the Río www.publiclands.org
Chama. Southwest Regional Office of the Forest
www.publiclands.org Service. 333 Broadway SE, Albuquerque
87102. (505) 842-3292, fax: (505) 842-3258.
Continental Divide Trail Alliance. P.O. Inquire about specific national forests,
Box 628, Pine, Colo. 80470. (303) 838-3760. including the Carson, Cíbola, Gila, Lincoln
www.cdtrail.org and Santa Fe. www.fs.fed.us/r3
E-mail: cdtrail@cdtrail.org State Parks Division. P.O. Box 1147, IN ALBUQUERQUE
Intermountain Region Support Office of Santa Fe 87504-1147. (888) 667-2757, (505) 6501 Fourth Street NW
the National Park Service. 2968 Rodeo 476-3355. www.nmparks.com 345-9498
Park Dr. West, Santa Fe 87505. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Alb. Mon - Sat • 9am - 5pm
(505) 988-6100. www.nps.gov District. 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE,
Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Albuquerque 87109-3435. (505) 342-3100. National Forests
Department: (928) 871-6636, 871-6647; or USAC oversees a number of reservoirs, Wilderness Areas
the Navajo Nation Department of Fish and including Santa Rosa, Conchas, Cochití and State Parks
Wildlife: (928) 871-6451, 871-6452. Abiquiú lakes. www.spa.usace.army.mil Wildlife Refuges
N.M. Department of Game and Fish. P.O. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. BLM Lands
Box 25112, Santa Fe 87504 or 1 Wildlife (505) 248-6911. www.fws.gov
State Monuments
Way, Santa Fe 87507. (505) 476-8000, U.S. Geological Survey Information
(800) 862-9310. www.gmfsh.state.nm.us Services. P.O. Box 25286, Denver Federal Wild & Scenic Rivers
Public Lands Information Center. Santa Center, Denver, Colo. 80225. (888) 275-8747. National Parks
Fe Office: 1474 Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe 87505, www.usgs.gov
INTRODUCTION
N.M. State Parks Division

1220 S. St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe 87505
1-888-NM-PARKS (1-888-667-2757)
www.nmparks.com
INTRODUCTION
Dude Ranches & Horseback Riding
Northeast Above—A horseback rider enjoys the Sangre North Central
de Cristo foothills at Bishop’s Lodge just
Brush Ranch Camps Terrero. P.O. Box north of Santa Fe. Photo by Daniel Bishop’s Lodge Ranch & Riding. Bishop’s
5759, Santa Fe 87502 (800) 722-2843. Nadelbach. Lodge Rd., Santa Fe 87501.
www.brushranchcamps.com (505) 819-4013. www.bishopslodge.com
E-mail: info@brushranchcamps.com Bitter Creek Guest Ranch & Stables.
East Moreno Ranch. Eagle Nest. Red River. (505) 754-2587.
(800) 282-8778; (505) 377-6931 Southwest Bobcat Pass Wilderness Adventures.
www.eastmoreno.com/index.html Red River. (505) 754-2769.
Hartley Guest Ranch. 50 Guest Ranch Double E Ranch. P.O. Box 280, www.redrivernm.com/bobcatpass
Ln., Roy 87743. (800) 687-3833 Gila 88038. (505) 535-2048. Broken Saddle Riding Co. Cerrillos.
www.hartleyranch.com www.doubleeranch.com (505) 424-7774. www.brokensaddle.com
E-mail: info@hartleyranch.com N Bar Ranch. P.O. Box 409, Cerro Blanco Adventures. P.O. Box 153,
Los Pinos Guest Ranch. P.O. Box 24, Reserve 87830. (800) 616-0434, Gallina 87017. (505) 638-5462, 638-5468
Glorieta 87535. (505) 757-6213 (505) 533-6253. www.nbarranch.com Galarosa Stables. Galisteo. (505)
www.lospinosranch.com Maynard Guest Ranch. P.O. Box 38, 466-4654. www.galarosastables.com
Surprise Valley Guest Ranch. Luna 87824. (800) 686-0856. Linda Vista Stables. Galisteo.
HC 68, Box 28, Sapello 87745. Summer: (505) 547-2413 (505) 466-8930.
(505) 425-8028 www.maynardranch.com E-mail: lindavopino@yahoo.com
Tererro General Store/Riding Stables. E-mail: maynardranch@gilanet.com The Lodge at Chama. Box 127,
14 miles north of Pecos via N.M. 63. Chama 87520. (505) 756-2133
(505) 757-6193. www.pecoswilderness.com Lone Pine Outfitters. Chama.
Vermejo Park Ranch. Box E, Ratón (505) 756-2992.
87740. (505) 445-3097 Northwest Reid Hollo Enterprises. Chama. (505)
www.vermejoparkranch.com 756-2685. www.reidhollosbiggame.com
K Bar Ranch. P.O. Box 245, San Rafael Río Grande Stables. Village of Taos Ski
87051. (505) 285-3798. Valley. (888) 259-8267, (505) 776-5913.
Southeast www.lajitasstables.com/taos.htm
Roadrunner Tours. P.O. Box 274, Angel
Felix Canyon Ranch. P.O. Box 154, Fire 87710. (505) 377-6416.
Flying H 88339. (877) 667-2624, www.rtours.com
fax: (505) 687-3992. E-mail: tours@rtours.com

Fishing & Hunting
INTRODUCTION
form in the proclamation.

Fishing The proclamation contains
an Access Courtesy Card to be
New Mexico offers one of used to obtain written permis-
the best places to fish in the sion to be on private land. BLM
nation with a year-round land status maps are a great
season for most waters and a help in preventing trespass
broad variety of species, from and can be obtained in
panfish to trout, bass and Albuquerque in person or by
catfish, northern pike and mail: BLM Albuquerque
walleye. And, yes, there’s also District Office, 435 Montaño
the phenomenon of winter ice Rd. NE, Albuquerque 87107-
fishing in the northern moun- 4935; (505) 761-8700.
tains. There are some other help-
A few lakes and parts of ful documents available from
some streams are designated Game and Fish such as the
“Special Trout Waters,” more New Mexico Recreation and
commonly known as “Quality Heritage Guide, Big Game
Waters.” On most of them, Units of New Mexico, Special
only artificial flies and lures Hunt application forms, and
with single, barbless hooks two proclamations published in
can be used. All have late summer or very early in
restrictions on bag and the fall: Small Game Seasons
possession limits. and Waterfowl Seasons.
Many Indian pueblos and State law requires that all
reservations offer public fish- outfitters and guides operating
ing, mostly for rainbow trout, in New Mexico register with
some with bass or catfish. Game and Fish and sign con-
Tribal permits are available for tracts with clients for all serv-
a nominal day fee and are ices. Nonresidents must have
often less for juniors and signed outfitter contracts
seniors. before applying for special
More information is avail- hunts. Lists of registered out-
able by contacting the state fitters are available from Game
Game and Fish Department, and Fish offices and are
P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe mailed to nonresidents
87504 or 1 Wildlife Way, Santa requesting big-game hunting
Fe 87507; (800) 862-9310, material.
(505) 476-8000. www.gmfsh.state.nm.us Above—Fly-fishing is a skill easily learned in The N.M. State Parks and Recreation
Helpful documents available from Game New Mexico. Photo by Frederic Moras. Division must authorize hunting and fishing
and Fish include New Mexico Fishing Rules guides who operate in any state park; and
and Information, Public Fishing Waters of New guides who operate on lands or waters
Mexico, and the New Mexico Recreation and south, New Mexico sports a variety of game administered by the U.S. Forest Service,
Heritage Guide. Contact the department’s pub- species, including deer and elk, quail, dove Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or U.S.
lic affairs office for copies. and pheasants, and waterfowl from the Corps of Engineers must be authorized by
The license year starts April 1 and ends diminutive and early-migrating teal to snow those agencies.
March 31. To fish, hunt or trap in New Mexico geese and Canada geese. Less well-known The New Mexico Council of Outfitters
on U.S. Forest Service and BLM lands, a are pronghorn and javelina, and exotics such and Guides has available a list of active
Wildlife Habitat Improvement stamp or valida- as oryx, Persian ibex and Barbary sheep. members. Contact: Executive Director, N.M.
tion is also required. Licenses can be obtained The annual Proclamation of Big Game and Council of Outfitters and Guides, P.O. 93186,
at sporting goods vendors throughout the Furbearer Seasons is published by the Game Albuquerque, N.M. 87199-3186; (505) 822-
state, or by mailing a completed Form 3 found and Fish Department in late January or early 9845. By law, nonresidents who choose to use
in the fishing proclamation. February and provides specifics to hunters outfitters will be assigned to 12 percent of the
ready to take their bag. The department also drawing pool; nonresidents who apply to hunt
provides useful hunting information through its without outfitters will receive up to 10 percent
Hunting Web site. The license year is April 1 to March of the licenses for any hunt code. Residents
31. Licenses can be obtained in person at receive 78 percent of the licenses for any hunt
With diverse terrain from the north to the vendors around the state or by mail using a code.
Ratón
Hot Springs Chama
INTRODUCTION
▲ Commerical TAOS
● Noncommerical
ESPAÑOLA
1) ▲ Ojo Caliente Resort Los

GALLUP Alamos SANTA FE
2) ● Black Rock Hot Springs LAS VEGAS
3) ● Stagecoach (Manby) Hot Springs
4) ● Spence Hot Springs GRANTS ALBUQUERQUE Santa
Clines Corners
5) ● McCauley Hot Springs Rosa
6) ▲ Bodhi Manda Zen Center
7) ▲ Jémez Springs Bath House Belén
8) ● Montezuma Hot Springs
9) ▲ Truth or Consequences
10) ▲ Riverbend Hot Springs SOCORRO
11) ▲ Faywood Hot Springs
12) ▲ Gila Hot Springs
13) ▲ River Campground Roswell
14) ● Lightfeather Hot Springs
15) ● House Log Canyon (Jordan)
Truth or Consequences
Hot Springs
16) ● Turkey Creek Hot Springs Artesia
Silver City
17) ● San Francisco Hot Springs
18) ● Bubbles Hot Springs Lordsburg Carlsbad
LAS CRUCES
19) ● Frisco Box Hot Springs Deming
EL PASO
Rafting
The most exciting whitewater runs exist in Río Chama. Excursions range in length from Los Rios River Runners. P.O. Box 2734,
the northern part of the state where most of half-day to multiple days. For a list of qualified Taos 87571; (800) 544-1181,
the high mountains are located. Experienced outfitters, check out the list below or contact (505) 776-8854, fax: (505) 776-1842.
whitewater enthusiasts seek out the Río the Bureau of Land Management, 226 Cruz www.losriosriverrunners.com
Grande west of Taos for the state’s most Alta Road, Taos 87571; (505) 758-8851. A E-mail: whitewater@newmex.com
exhilarating river thrills, while a tributary, the river information recording is available by call- Native Sons Adventures. 1033 Paseo del
dam-controlled Río Chama, is preferred by ing (888) 882-6188. www.nm.blm.gov Pueblo Sur, Taos. (800) 753-7559,
those seeking a gentler ride. Big River Raft Trips. Junction of N.M. 68 & (505) 758-9342. www.newmex.com/nsa
Apart from these two premier runs, which 570, Pilar 87531; (800) 748-3746, (505) 758- New Wave Rafting Co. 70 SF County Rd.
are regulated by the Bureau of Land 9711, fax: (505) 751-7248. 84B, Santa Fe 87506. (800) 984-1444, (505)
Management (BLM), an assortment of smaller www.bigriverrafts.com 984-1444, fax: 455-3772
rivers can be navigated during the short E-mail: bigriverbilly@yahoo.com www.newwaverafting.com
spring runoff season, which typically begins in Far Flung Adventures. P.O. Box 707, El N.M. Adventure Co. 2171 W. Main, Red
April. Portions of other dam-controlled rivers, Prado 87529; (505) 758-2628, (800) 359- River. (505) 754-2437.
including the Río Grande from south of Santa 2627, fax: (505) 766-1443. www.farflung.com Santa Fe Rafting Co. 1000 Cerrillos Rd.
Fe to the Texas border, can be floated year- E-mail: farflung@laplaza.org P.O. Box 23525, Santa Fe 87502-3525. (800)
round when enough water is released. Known World Guide Service. P.O. Box 467-7238, (505) 988-4914.
Like most wilderness adventures, boating is 428, Velarde 87582. (800) 983-7756, (505) www.santaferafting.com
not predictable. For those lacking such skills 852-3579. www.knownworldguides.com Wolf Whitewater. 4626 Palo Alto SE,
and experience, many outfitters offer trips on Kokopelli Rafting Adventures. 851 St. Albuquerque 87108; (505) 262-1099,
the Río Grande in northern New Mexico and Michael’s Dr., Santa Fe 87505. (800) 879- fax: 262-1099. www.wolfwhitewater.com
some companies will take boaters down the 9035, (505) 983-3734. www.kokopelliraft.com E-mail: info@wolfwhitewater.com
Stargazing
INTRODUCTION
New Mexico is world-famous for its beautiful (505) 277-1446, 277-2616. for times. Solar Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.,
daytime skies, boasting a full palette of colors panda.unm.edu/CampusObservatory.html observatory open for viewing sun. Oct.-March,
that never fails to enthrall. Just as spectacular, Frank T. Etscorn Observatory. Socorro, N.M. observatory open Sat., 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
and perhaps more wondrous, is the New Mexico Tech campus. Monthly star party. (505) LodeStar free first Sat. of month. Doors open
sky at night. On clear nights, million of stars 835-7207. www.nmt.edu/~astro/ 6 p.m. (505) 841-5955. www.lodestar.unm.edu
illuminate the heavens above the Land of Clyde W. Tombaugh Observatory. Las Clyde W. Tombaugh Planetarium and IMAX
Enchantment just as they have for millenniums. Cruces, NMSU campus. (505) 646-4438, Dome Theater. End of N.M. 2001 in Alamo-
With an absence of major light pollution and the www.nmsu.edu/General/Maps/buildings/observat.html gordo. (877) 333-6589, (505) 437-2840, To be
high elevation, the nighttime New Mexico sky Chaco Canyon. Take U.S. 550 (formerly N.M. on e-mail notification list for astronomy events,
presents perfect opportunities for stargazing. 44) north to San Juan C.R. 7900 (3 miles east of contact director Victoria Davis at
The following list of facilities and organizations Nageezi just past Red Mesa Express gas sta- vwiggins@zianet.com www.spacefame.org
can assist you in your quest to track the sea- tion). First 5 miles paved, remaining 16 miles Robert H. Goddard Planetarium. Roswell
sonal paths of the stars. washboard dirt. Turn right onto C.R. 7950 to Museum of Art, 100 W. 11th St., Roswell 88201.
park. 68 camping sites, restrooms, potable (505) 624-6744. www.roswellmuseum.org
Professional Observatories water at visitor center; no other services. San Juan Community College Planetarium.
(505) 786-7014. www.chacoastronomy.com. 4601 College Blvd., Farmington 87402. (505)
Apache Point Observatory. In Sacramento National Public Observatory. P.O. Box 19, 566-3361. Shows throughout year, free public
Mountains. From Cloudcroft, take N.M. 130 Radium Springs 88054. (505) 527-8386, show, star party, 1 Friday a month. Call Star
(toward Sunspot), turn right on N.M. 6563. After www.astronomy-national-public-observatory.org Line, (505) 566-3389, for Astro Friday dates,
about 16 miles, turn left at marked spur just E-mail: jglikiso@zianet.com other events. www.sjc.cc.nm.us/planetarium.
before entrance to Natl. Solar Observatory. Open Santa Fe Community College Planetarium.
daily, daylight hours, free. (505) 437-6822. Planetariums 6204 Richards Ave., Santa Fe 87508. Free
www.apo.nmsu.edu show every Thursday, 7 p.m. (505) 428-1000.
National Solar Observatory at Sacramento (Make sure to show up early for show times;
Peak. At southern end of N.M. 6563 just past doors are closed after show starts.) Astronomy Clubs
Apache Point Observatory turnoff (see directions LodeStar Astronomy Center in the New
above). Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily Mexico Museum of Natural History and Alamogordo Astronomy Club.
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rest of year: 10 a.m. to Science. 1801 Mountain Rd. NW Albuquerque, (505) 430-8769. www.zianet.com/aacwp
4 p.m., Fri., Sat., Sun. only. Jan.-March, 4 a.m. 87104 (Old Town). Planetarium, Motion Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. P.O.
to 10 p.m. Sat. and Sun. only. Visitor center, Simulator and New Horizons feature daily, call Box 921, Las Cruces 88004. (505) 523-4449.
admission charged. (505) 434-7000, press 1 for www.zianet.com/aslc
visitor center. www.sunspot.noao.edu/index.html E-mail: silvern@zianet.com
Very Large Array. Take U.S. 60 50 miles The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
west from Socorro, turn south on N.M. 52, then (TAAS). (505) 345-3153, (505) 254-TAAS.
west on the VLA access road. Open daily, www.taas.org
8:30 a.m. to sunset, free. (505) 835-7000. E-mail: taas@taas.org
www.aoc.nrao.edu/vla/html/vlahome/genpublic.html Clovis Astronomy Club.
E-mail: jcnash@plateautel.net
Beds & Telescopes El Valle Astronomers. Embudo.
(505) 579-4604.
Star Hill Inn. P.O. Box 707 Sapello 87745. 10 Lea County Astronomical Society. N.M.
miles north of Las Vegas on N.M. 518. (505) Junior College, 5317 Lovington Hwy.,
425-5605. www.starhillinn.com Hobbs 88240. (505) 392-5305, Ext. 323.
E-mail: stay@starhillinn.com N.M. Tech Astronomy Club. Socorro. (505)
New Mexico Skies. Mayhill. P.O. Box 559, 835-7207.
Cloudcroft 88317. (505) 687-2429, E-mail: jspargo@nrao.edu.
fax (505) 687-3710. www.newmexicoskies.com Pajarito Astronomers. Los Alamos. (505)
E-mail: info@nmskies.com 665-4223. E-mail: daveh@lanl.gov
Night Sky Adventures. Red River. (505) 754- Rio Rancho Astronomical Society.
2941. 2-hr. star tour w/telescope, $25. (505) 994-4892.
No lodging. www.nightskyadventures.com. www.homestead.com/RRAS/RRAS.html
E-mail: starchild_nm@yahoo.com
Public Observatories Santa Fe Astronomy Club. (505) 820-6237.
E-mail: sahbunim@rt66.com.
UNM Campus Observatory. Albuquerque. On Southeastern N. M. Astronomy Club.
Yale Blvd. NE, 2 blocks north of Lomas (building Above—The nighttime New Mexico Skies Roswell. (505) 623-5781.
with white dome). have fascinated mankind for centuries. Photo www.roswellastronomyclub.com.
Open Fri. nights, fall-spring, when clear. by Jim Gale.
New Mexico Golf Courses
Quick Check
INTRODUCTION
Albuquerque Country Club. 18 holes, Hobbs Country Club. 18 holes, semi- Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club. 18 holes, Santa Fe Country Club. 18 holes, pub-
private. 601 Laguna Blvd. SW, Albuquerque private. 5001 W. Carlsbad Hwy., Hobbs public. 1 Club House Dr., Sandía Park lic. 1000 Country Club Dr., Santa Fe
87104. (505) 247-4111 88240. (505) 393-5212 87047. (505) 281-6000 87504. (505) 471-0601
Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club. 18 Inn of the Mountain Gods. 18 holes, Paradise Hills Golf Club. 18 holes, Silver City Golf Course. 18 holes, pub-
holes, private. P.O. Box 168, Alto 88312. public. Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero public. 10035 Country Club Ln. NW, lic. Box 5042, Silver City 88062. (505)
(505) 336-4232 88340. (800) 446-2963 Albuquerque 87114. (505) 898-7001 538-5041
Angel Fire Resort. 18 holes, public. Innsbrook Village Country Club. 9 Pendaries Village. 18 holes, resort. Spring River Golf Course. 18 holes,
P.O. Drawer B, Angel Fire 87710. (505) holes, par 3, private. 146 Geneva, Ruidoso P.O. Box 820, Rociada 87742. (505) public. 1612 W. 8th St., Roswell 88201.
377-3055 88345. (505) 258-3589 425-6018 (505) 622-9506
Anthony Country Club. 9 holes, pri- Isleta Eagle Golf Course. 27 holes, Performance Golf Schools. 3205 Sonoma Ranch Golf Course. 18 holes,
vate. 2100 W. O’Hara, Anthony 88021. public. 4001 Hwy. 47 SE, Albuquerque Arrowhead Rd., Las Cruces 88011. (505) public. 1274 Golf Club Rd., Las Cruces
(505) 882-2723 87105. (505) 869-0511 521-1725 88011. (505) 521-1818
Arroyo del Oso Golf Course. 27 holes, Jal Country Club. 9 holes, private. Picacho Hills Country Club. 18 holes, Tanoan Country Club. 27 holes, pri-
public. 7001 Osuna Rd. NE, Albuquerque 1001 N. 3rd St., Jal 88252. (505) private. 6861 Via Campestre, Las Cruces vate. 10801 Academy Rd. NE, Albuquerque
87109. (505) 884-7505 395-2330 88007. (505) 523-2556 87111. (505) 822-0433
Artesia Country Club. 8 holes, semi- Ladera Golf Course. 27 holes, public. Piñon Hills Golf Course. 18 holes, Taos Country Club. 18 holes, semi-
private. 26th St. & Richey Ave., Artesia 3401 Ladera Dr. NW, Albuquerque 87120. public. 2101 Sunrise Pkwy., Farmington private. 54 Golf Course Dr., Ranchos de
88211. (505) 746-6732 (505) 836-4449 87401. (505) 326-6066 Taos 87557. (505) 758-7300
Black Mesa Golf Club. 18 holes, pub- Lake Carlsbad Golf Course. 27 holes, Ponderosa Pines Golf Course. 9 Tierra Del Sol Golf Course. 18 holes,
lic. 115 N.M. 399, La Mesilla 88310. (505) championship, public. 901 N. Muscatel, holes, public. 878 Cox Canyon Rd., semiprivate. 1000 Golf Course Rd., Belén
747-8946 Carlsbad 88220. (505) 885-5444 Cloudcroft 88317. (505) 682-2995 87002. (505) 864-1000
Carrizozo Municipal Golf Course. 9 Las Campanas de Santa Fe. 36 holes, Portales Country Club. 9 holes, semi- Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course. 18 holes,
holes, public. U.S. 380, Carrizozo. (505) private. 132 Clubhouse Dr., Santa Fe private. 523-B S. Roosevelt Rd. U, Portales semiprivate. Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque
648-9984 87501. (505) 995-3535 88130. (505) 356-8943 87117. (505) 846-1169
Civitan Golf Course. 9 holes, public. The Links at Sierra Blanca. 18 holes, Pueblo de Cochití Golf Course. 18 Towa Golf Resort. 27 holes, public.
2200 N. Dustin Ave., Farmington 87401. public. P.O. Box 2295, Ruidoso 88355. holes, public. 5200 Cochití Hwy., Cochití 17746 U.S. 84/285, Santa Fe 87506. (505)
(505) 599-1194 (800) 854-6571 Lake 87083. (505) 465-2239 455-9000
Chamisa Hills Country Club. 27 holes, Los Alamos Golf Course. 18, holes, Puerto del Sol Golf Course. 9 holes, Truth or Consequences Municipal
semiprivate. 500 Country Club Dr. SE, Rio public. 4250 Diamond Dr., Los Alamos public. 1800 Girard Blvd. SE, Albuquerque Golf Course. 9 holes, public. 685 Marie
Rancho 87124. (505) 892-8840 87544. (505) 662-8139 87106. (505) 265-5636 St., Truth or Consequences 87901. (505)
Clovis Municipal Golf Course. 9 holes, The Lodge Golf Course. 9 holes, pub- Quail Run Golf Course. 9 holes, semi- 894-2603
par-3, public. 1200 N. Norris St., Clovis lic. 1 Corona Pl., Cloudcroft 88317. (505) private. 3101 Old Pecos Tr., Santa Fe Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course. 9
88101. (505) 769-7871 682-2566 87505. (505) 986-2255 holes, public. P.O. Box 1188, Tucumcari
Colonial Park Country Club. 9 holes, Los Altos Golf Course. 27 holes, pub- Ratón CC & Municipal Golf Course. 9 88401. (505) 461-1849
par-3, public. 1300 Colonial Pkwy., Clovis lic. 9717 Copper Ave. NE, Albuquerque holes, public. 510 Country Club Rd., Ratón Twin Warriors Golf Club. 18 holes,
88101. (505) 762-4775 87123. (505) 298-1897 87740. (505) 445-8113 resort. 1301 Tuyuna Tr., Santa Ana Pueblo
Colonial Park Country Club. 18 holes, Lovington Country Club. 8 holes, pri- Red Eagle Golf Course. 18 holes, pub- 87004. (505) 771-6155
reg., public. 1300 Colonial Pkwy., Clovis vate. U.S. 82, Lovington 88260. (505) lic. P.O. Box 10, Red River 87558. (505) University of New Mexico
88101. (505) 762-4775 396-6619 754-6569 Championship Course. 18 holes, public.
Coyote del Malpais Golf Course. 18 Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe Río Mimbres Country Club. 18 holes, 3601 University Blvd. SE, Albuquerque
holes, public. 2001 George Hanosh Blvd., Golf Course. 18 holes, public. 205 Caja semiprivate. 2500 E. Pine St., Deming 87131. (505) 277-4546
Grants 87020. (505) 285-5544 del Río, Santa Fe 87505. (505) 955-4400 88030. (505) 546-9481 University of New Mexico, North
Cree Meadows Country Club. 18 N.M. Highlands University Golf Riverside Country Club. 18 holes, Course. 9 holes, public. 2201 Tucker Rd.
holes, public. 301 Country Club Dr., Course. 9 holes, public. E. Mills Ave., Las semiprivate. 1700 W. Orchard Ln., NE, Albuquerque 87131. (505) 277-4146
Ruidoso 88345. (505) 257-5815 Vegas 87701. (505) 425-7711 Carlsbad 88220. (505) 885-4253 Valle Escondido Golf. 9 holes, public.
Desert Lakes Golf Course. 18 holes, N.M. Military Institute Golf Course. Riverview Golf Course. 18 holes, pub- 28 Lodge Rd., Taos 87571. (505)
public. 2351 Hamilton Rd., Alamogordo 18 holes, public. 201 W. 19th St., Roswell lic. 4146 U.S. Hwy. 64, Kirtland 87417. 758-3475
88310. (505) 437-0290 88201. (505) 624-8241 (505) 598-0140 Whispering Winds Golf Course. 18
Dos Lagos Golf Course. 18 holes, pub- N.M. State University Golf Course. 18 Roswell Country Club. 9 holes, pri- holes, semiprivate. 105 Forrest Dr., Cannon
lic. 1150 Duffer Ln., Anthony 88021. (505) holes, public. 2990 University Ave., Las vate. Country Club Rd. & Urton Rd., AFB 88103. (505) 784-2800
882-2830 Cruces 88003. (505) 646-3219 Roswell 88201. (505) 622-2050 White Sands Golf Course. 9 holes,
Four Hills Country Club. 18 holes, pri- N.M. Tech Golf Course. 18 holes, pub- San Juan Country Club. 18 holes, pri- semiprivate. White Sands Missile Range,
vate. 911 Four Hills Rd. SE, Albuquerque lic. 801 LeRoy Pl., Socorro 87801. (505) vate. 5775 Country Club Dr., Farmington Bldg. 1330, White Sands 88002. (505)
87123. (505) 296-1122 835-5335 87402. (505) 327-4451 678-1759
Gallup Municipal Golf Course. 18 Oasis Golf & Country Club. 18 holes, Santa Teresa Country Club. 36 holes, Zuni Mountain Golf Course. 9 holes,
holes, public. 1109 Susan St., Gallup public. P.O. Box 993, Elephant Butte private. Country Club at McNutt Rd., Santa public. 1525 Horizon Blvd., Milan 87021.
87301. (505) 863-9224 87935. (505) 744-5224 Teresa 88008. (505) 874-4708 (505) 287-9239
Hidden Valley Golf Course. 18 holes, Ocotillo Park Golf Course. 18 holes, Santa Ana Golf Club. 27 holes, public.
public. P.O. Box 147, Aztec 87410. (505) public. P.O. Box 146, Hobbs 88241. (505) 288 Prairie Star Rd., Bernalillo 87004.
334-3248 397-9297 (505) 867-9464
Ski the Winter Sun
INTRODUCTION
The only thing hotter than skiing New Adventure Park Trail on Headin’ Home. What’s new at Red River? More snow-
Mexico is our green chile. That’s why so many • The new Junkyard Terrain Park includes making will be added to the mountain this
refer to us as the ski capital of the Southwest. jumps, rails, tabletops, sliders and ramps for season, ensuring that this will be the 33rd
More than a half-dozen ski areas are north of ’boarders, skiers and snow skaters. season Red River opens as scheduled on the
I-40 within an hour’s drive of one another. • Expanded tubing facility. day before Thanksgiving. Additional guns will
National forests and wilderness areas offer Angel Fire Values: The On-slope spread snow farther around the area and new
prime conditions for both cross-country skiers Satisfaction Program provides a full-day lift water lines will bring better coverage to the
and snowmobilers. Contact the Southwest ticket good for another day during the ’03-’04 popular Moon Star Mining Camp area.
Regional Office of the Forest Service, (505) season to guests who are not completely sat- Red River Values: The ’03 pass is back for
842-3292, for specifics on backcountry cross- isfied with their on-slope experience (snow the coming season. For $203 skiers and
country skiing, ice skating or snowmobiling. conditions and/or grooming) and request a boarders can ski all year (with only holiday
The following is a brief description of what refund within the first hour of the guest’s ski- blackouts) and receive discounts at the area
New Mexico has to offer skiers and snow- ing visit. retail shop and the Lifthouse.
boarders. • The Lesson Guarantee Program provides • Half-Price weekends on Dec. 5–7, 12-14,
additional lessons, if a customer is not satis- 2003, offer savings on lodging, lift tickets, les-
Angel Fire. P.O. Drawer B, Angel Fire fied with an initial lesson. sons and rentals.
87710. (800) 633-7463 for information, snow • Value Packages for skiers and snow- • Skier and snowboarder packages for all
phone, reservations. www.angelfireresort.com boarders start as low as $62 per person per ages offer 25 percent savings on lessons, lift
Angel Fire has four terrain parks, rental day including lodging and lift ticket. ticket and rental equipment. For example, a
snow bikes and blades, Nordic trails, expand- • First-time skiers and snowboarders first-time adult skier/snowboarder package
ing expert terrain and the state’s only true receive a free beginners lesson with the pur- with two lessons costs $75/$80. There are
half-pipe. The Children’s Ski School is perfect chase of an all-day adult lift ticket or Angel similar savings for teens, juniors, seniors and
for toddlers or youngsters just starting out Fire OneTicket. intermediate/ advanced classes
while the diversity of terrain means everyone • January Bargain Days mean savings on
can find something new to explore all day. Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Located three-day lift tickets for adults at just $37 a
Most of the abundant base area lodging is 10 miles west off N.M. 501/502 and a marked day.
close to the lifts, including two high-speed, side road just west of the Los Alamos National • The Kids Stay Free/Ski Free program
detachable quad chairs. Laboratory Administration Building. gives one kid 12 and under free lodging and
What’s new at Angel Fire? Angel Fire (505) 662-5725. www.skipajarito.com lift tickets for each parent that stays and skis
extends last year’s wildly popular You Keep This ski area originally began as a club at the same time.
the Gear program to include skis for the com- formed by laboratory employees and members • The Fourth Day Free program gives the
ing season. For $349, beginning skiers and of the Los Alamos community. It is the only whole family a fourth day of lodging and ski-
snowboarders get two half-day group lessons, downhill and snowboarding area in the Jémez ing free when checking into participating lodg-
the Lesson Guarantee then keep the custom- Mountains and it offers challenging ing on a Sunday or Monday and purchasing
fitted K2 and Morrow snowboard or skis, ungroomed mogul runs to powder aplenty in three consecutive days of skiing, rental equip-
poles, boots and bindings at the end of the the trees. There are also plenty of groomed ment and/or lessons accommodation.
day—plus they receive two vouchers for half- runs for the beginner and intermediate skier. • Other packages are available all season
price lift tickets on another visit. A new Keep Pajarito boasts a total of 37 runs (80 per- including the Red River Classic Package start-
the Gear Center will make it easier to partici- cent of runs expert/intermediate) and it ing at $330 per adult for three days skiing and
pate in the program. snows an average of 125 inches annually. The four nights lodging and the Weekend Getaway
The Children’s Ski School Center includes a uphill lift capacity is 6,500 skiers per hour. package with two nights lodging and two days
new on-site day-care facility plus a new play- skiing starting at $220 per adult.
ground area for kids on skis and snowboards. Red River. Box 900, Red River 87558.
• With Angel Fire’s innovative OneTicket, (505) 754-2223, snow phone: 754-2220, Sandia Peak Ski Area. On N.M. 536,
guests can ride the lifts to ski and snowboard reservations: (800) 331-7669. the Sandía Crest Natl. Scenic Byway. (505)
or exchange a day on the mountain for snow- www.redrivernm.com 242-9052; snowphone: (505) 857-8977.
mobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, The town of Red River and the Red River www.sandiapeak.com
dinner sleigh rides or a massage. OneTicket Ski Area are just about one and the same E-mail: info@sandiapeak.com
also provides access to tubing, ice skating and thing. The lifts are right off Main Street within Sandia Peak Ski Area is carved into the
the sports climbing wall. walking distance of 80 percent of the village’s eastern slopes of the Sandía Mountains.
Prices start at $123 for a three-day youth 6,000 rooms. And the good time, Wild West, Snowboarders and Telemark and downhill
(7-12) ticket and $174 for an adult three-day two-steppin’ feel of this old mining community skiers can ride the Sandía Peak Tramway to
ticket. Four- and five-day tickets are also is just the same whether sliding on the slopes the top from Albuquerque or drive around the
available. or strolling down Main. There are programs mountains through Cedar Crest to access 30
• The resort will begin offering two-hour custom made for families, lodging for every groomed trails.
guided snowmobile tours of the Angel Fire budget and a genuine, relaxed feeling that Lessons and competitions are offered in
area. welcomes skiers and boarders both on the each of the downhill disciplines. Snowmaking
• On the mountain there is a new Kid’s slope and off. is performed throughout the winter season.
This is primarily an intermediate skiing one day and snowboarding
ski area with an uphill lift capaci- the next. The price for an adult
ty of 4,500 skiers per hour. Alpine beginner including lift tickets and
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& snowboard lessons, rentals, rental equipment is $140.
food are available and quality Ski Apache Values: Season
restaurants are located at the top passes are value priced this win-
and at the base of Sandía Peak ter with a $300 savings on adult
Tramway. Any Day passes that sell for
$450. Any Day season passes are
Sipapu Ski and Summer also value priced for teens
Resort. Route Box 29, Vadito ($375), children ($250) and sen-
87579. (800) 587-2240, snow iors ($200), while a Weekday Only
phone: (505) 587-2240, reserva- pass for any age is $200.
tions: (800) 587-2240. • Apache offers beginning
www.sipapunm.com skiers a deal with a free lift ticket
“Family Friendly Fun” since included in the first day of all
1952 is the saying here. Much beginner classes.
has changed here recently • The most popular beginners
through expansion and continued package includes two full days of
improvement. Sipapu offers lessons, tickets and equipment
affordable snowboarding along rentals starting at a value price.
with alpine and Telemark skiing. • Multiday tickets for three
Cozy accommodations are found consecutive days for all-lifts offer
at the base of the mountain. New $6 savings for kids and $9
trails opened in the last several savings for adults all season
years have added more terrain except during the Peak Day
and vertical drop to the area but holiday periods.
have not changed the Old School • Groups of 25 or more also
style of this welcoming resort. get a deal on lift tickets with
What’s new at Sipapu? advance booking.
Snowmaking has increased to • On most Saturdays and
cover 70 percent of the trails. Sundays, intermediate or better
• The 11 new trails added skiers can meet an instructor at
recently are serviced by a triple the top of the gondola at 9 a.m.
lift that reaches a higher summit, 220 feet far- Above— A skier braves the double black- to take a run and get free pointers on their
ther up the mountain. diamond steeps at Taos Ski Valley. Photo by skiing.
• Tree skiing and two terrain parks are now Ken Gallard. • Apache’s best deals are their lift ticket
open. Skis, boards and snow bikes are avail- and lodging packages available from a wide
able for rent at the base lodge. carry more boarders and skiers than any- variety of accommodations in Ruidoso starting
Sipapu Values: On certain days free lodg- where else in the state. at under $175/person double occupancy for
ing is available at Sipapu throughout the sea- What’s new at Ski Apache? Ski Apache’s three days and three nights.
son with the purchase of a full-day lift ticket. Snowboard Shop has doubled in size with an
• Many lodging options exist from cabins to inventory of over 350 Burton and Head Ski Cloudcroft. 2 miles east of
suites to hotels with prices starting at $19. boards. The Board Shop is located in its own Cloudcroft on U.S. 82. (800) 333-7542,
• The Web site lists up-to-date information building and features state-of-the-art storage (505) 682-2333 (winter only).
on timely specials. systems and forced-air drying technology for The quaint ski area is a small day-use area
• RVers and campers always stay free boots. that welcomes beginner and intermediate
when skiing at Sipapu. • The popular on-the-hill Moonshine Burger skiers to its 21 friendly slopes. Great place to
Stand is remodeled and the new Dawg House learn and hone downhill skills.
Ski Apache. Box 220, Ruidoso 88345. will open with easy access from the deck of
(505) 336-4356, snow phone: (505) 257- the Main Day Lodge. Ski Santa Fe. Mail: 2209 Brothers Rd.,
9001, reservations: (800) 253-2255. • Snowmaking capabilities are being fur- Ste. 200, Santa Fe 87505. (505) 982-4429,
www.skiapache.com ther developed for coverage on about one- snow phone: (505) 983-9155, lodging:
Just below sacred Sierra Blanca Peak sits third of the area’s trails with terrain for all (877) 737-7366. www.skisantafe.com
New Mexico’s second largest ski area, Ski abilities. New snowmaking to the top of Quad Ski Santa Fe sits high in the Sangre de
Apache, owned and operated by the Chair #8 serves 1,000 feet of vertical drop so Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains, 16
Mescalero Apache tribe. Located just 12 miles even on manmade snow 8 of 11 lifts can be miles from beautiful downtown Santa Fe. The
from Ruidoso, the area offers skiers of every used. area’s full-service children’s center, Chipmunk
ability a giant playground of snow fields, natu- • To help beginners choose between skiing Corner, makes Ski Santa Fe perfect for fami-
ral quarter-pipes, bowls, glades and perfectly and boarding, the Ski School has come up lies. There are plenty of comfortable cruisers
groomed runs. The area’s network of lifts can with the Snowsports Package that will teach for intermediates while steep fall-line runs,
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Right—Skiers hit the upper slopes of Ski Santa Fe.

Photo by Mark Nohl, New Mexico Magazine.
New Mexico Angel Enchanted Red Pajarito* Sandia Ski Sipapu* Ski Taos Ski Ski
Ski Information Fire* Forest (XC)* River* Peak Santa Fe* Apache* Valley* Cloudcroft
Area Phone 800-633-7463 505-754-2374 505-754-2223 505-662-5725 505-242-9052 505-982-4429 505-587-2240 505-336-4356 800-347-7414 505-682-2333
Snow Phone 800-633-7463 505-754-2374 505-754-2220 505-857-8977 505-983-9155 505-587-2240 505-257-9001 505-776-2916 505-682-2333
Accommodations 800-633-7463 800-331-7669 800-331-7669 800-444-0707 800-473-1000 877-737-7366 800-587-2240 800-253-2255 800-776-1111 800-333-7542
Internet Address angelfireresort. enchantedforest redriverskiarea skipajarito.com sandiapeak.com skisantafe.com sipapunm.com skiapache.com skitaos.org N/A
com xc.com .com
Base Elevation 8,600 feet 9,800 feet 8,750 feet 9,031 feet 8,678 feet 10,350 feet 8,200 feet 9,600 feet 9,207 feet 8,350 feet
Peak Elevation 10,677 feet 10,030 feet 10,350 feet 10,441 feet 10,378 feet 12,503 feet 9,255 feet 11,500 feet 11,819/12,481 feet 9,050 feet
Vertical Drop 2,077 feet Cross-Country 1,600 feet 1,410 feet 1,700 feet 1,703 feet 1055 feet 1,900 feet 2,612/3,274 feet 700 feet
Average
Annual Snowfall 210 inches 240 inches 252 inches 125 inches 125 inches 225 inches 130 inches 183 inches 305 inches 105 inches
Skiable Acreage 450 16+ mi. (26+ km.) 290 280 200 660 70 750 1,200 68
Number of runs 67/4 terrain parks 16+ mi. (26+ km.) 57 37 30 45 31 55 110 21
Expert 21% 30% 30% 30% 10% 40% 35% 45% 51% 33%
Intermediate 48% 40% 38% 50% 55% 40% 45% 35% 25% 33%
Beginner 31% 30% 32% 20% 35% 20% 20% 20% 24% 33%
Snowmaking Yes: 52% / 85% No Yes: 85% No Yes: 10% Yes: 50% Yes: 70% Yes: 36% Yes: 100% Yes: 80%
of beginner of beginner/inter.
terrain terrain
Lifts: D=Double; Q-2: Hi-speed N/A D-4, T-2 Q-1, T-1 D-4 D-2, T-1 T-2 D-1, T-5 D-5, T-1 D-1
T=Triple; Q=Quad; detachables S-1 S-1, D-3 S-2 Q-1, S-3 S-2 S-2, Q-2 Q-4, S-2 S-1
S=Surface D-3 Aerial tram Gondola 4-prsn.
Adult All-day $48 $9 single day $46 $39 $38 $45 $34 $47 Reg. $51 All lifts $25
Lift Ticket $8/day for 3-day multi Peak Days $52 Low season rope tow $10
or Trail Pass 3+ days $123 (12/26-31, 1/17-18, 11/22 -11/30 $38 night $12
2/14-15, 3/9-11) 3/28 - 4/11/04 $25
Child All-day Youth 7-12 $31 12-under $3 Teen 13-19 $41 7-12 $23 Youth 6-12 $29 Teen 13-20 $37 Youth 6-12 $25 12/under $30 12-under $31 12/under $16
Lift Ticket $6 for 3+ days 12-under $32 13-17 $30 Teen 13-20 $32 12-under $33 5-under Free Peak Days $33 Low season $23 rope tow $6
6-under free 13-17 $7 Teen 13-17 $40 night $8
6-under free Low Season $23
Senior 70+ Free $7 single day 60-69 full $32 65-74 $23 62-71 $29 62-71 $33 65- 69 $22 62+ $200 season 65-69 $38 N/A
Lift Ticket $6 for 3+ days half-day $23 75+ free 72+ Free 72+ Free 70+ Free 70+ Free
Adult Half-day $40 same as full $36 $28 $29 $33 $25 $32 $38 $18
Lift Ticket 9 -1 or noon-4
Child Half-day Youth $23 same as ful Teen 13-19 $31 Child $17 Youth 6-12 $20 N/A $21 $21 12-under $23 $12
Lift Ticket 12-under $23 Teen $19 Teen 13-17 $30
Snowboarding Yes NA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not permitted Yes
On-Slope Yes No-3.5 miles Yes No No In Santa Fe Yes In Ruidoso Yes No
Accommodations 2 miles
Day Care Yes No-3.5 miles Yes No No Yes By prior No Yes No
arrangement 16 miles 2 miles
Hours of Lift/ 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9am- 4pm 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 8:45 am 9:00 am 9:00 am
Trail Operations 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:00 pm Fri, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
‘02-’03 Scheduled 11/27/03 - 11/22/03 - 11/26/03 - mid-December - 12/19/03 - 11/27/03 - 11/22/03 - 11/27/03 - 11/22/03 - mid November -
Season Late 3/04 4/04 3/28/04 mid-April 3/14/04 4/4/04 4/11/04 4/11/04 4/11/04 mid March
*Members of Ski New Mexico • Snow Phone 505-984-0606 • Office 505-982-5300/ fax 984-1184 • www.skinewmexico.com • e-mail info@skinewmexico.com

glades and tree skiing make it ideal for Camp with Olympic Gold Medalist Debbie just outside the town of Red River, the scenery
experts. Armstrong. Go online for specific dates and at Enchanted Forest is enough to convert the
What’s new at Santa Fe? Ski Santa Fe is camps. The cost is $160 for instruction. hard-core gravity skier. The ski school makes
INTRODUCTION
adding two new advanced (black diamond) • Snowmaking continues to be improved learning easy with a teaching center at the
trails this season: Fall Line located off the top with more capacity added to a system that base staffed with dedicated XC skiers who
of Chair #3 gives skiers and riders a challeng- already covers 100 percent of the area’s know both traditional and the latest tech-
ing bump experience while Dr. Rich, located beginner and intermediate terrain. niques. The well-marked trails feature both set
between Bozo and Fall Line, has a unique Taos Values: The savings come early and track, skating lanes plus 15 kilometers of
gladed feel with easy access back to Chair #3. stay late during the Low Season, Half-Price snowshoe terrain to provide skiers and snow-
• Ski Santa Fe continues to please as a Sale and Spring Sales at Taos for ’03-’04. Low shoers with an instant escape into the aspen
surprisingly diverse mountain with terrain for Season begins on Taos’ scheduled opening and conifer forests. Views of the Wheeler Peak
the whole family. day, Nov. 22, and runs through Nov. 30 when Wilderness Area and the numerous peaks of
Santa Fe Values: The Millennium Pass all ages get a break on full-day tickets; adults the Carson National Forest are spectacular.
offers skiers $10 off all-day lift tickets and $3 $38, teen (13-17) $30, child (7-12) $23. The town of Red River offers plenty of lodging
off half-day tickets all season (blackout dates Tickets will be $25 for everyone during the and amenities just three miles down the pass.
12/25/03-1/1/04) plus unlimited free skiing Spring Sale during the last two weeks of the What’s new at Enchanted Forest? The
during January 2004. The Pass costs $129 for season, March 28-April 11, 2004. area is expecting word on an expansion into
adults, $119 for teens (13-20) and $109 for • Kids 6 and under ski free any day of the new terrain to the east of the current acreage
kids 12 and under and seniors 62 and over. season when their parents buy an adult ticket. this winter. The new property would add 5
• The Skier Plus Card offers $10 off the • First-time skiers get a break with the kilometers of beginner trails increasing the
price of all-day lift tickets and $3 off half-day Yellowbird Package that includes a lift ticket, trail system from 26 to 31 kilometers.
tickets (blackout dates 12/25/03-1/1/04). The 4.5 hours of instruction and state-of-the-art • Guided Moonlight/Head lamp snowshoe
card costs $30 before 12/15/03 and $35 rental equipment for only $70 for one day or tours are planned for every Saturday night
afterward for all age groups. $105 for two days. during the winter on the area’s 15 kilometers
• Both the Millennium Pass and Skier Plus • Packages that combine skiing and lodg- of snowshoe track.
Card can be ordered online. ing savings are available throughout the Enchanted Forest Savings: A 10-Day Punch
• Ski and Stay packages are available at a winter. Card, good for 10 trail passes on any 10 days
wide variety of properties throughout Santa Fe • In January, Taos Ski Valley offers its free during the season costs will be $90.
at price points from economy to deluxe. Ski Week special for one week only starting • Trail pass prices remain the same as last
Three-night minimum packages include value- Sunday Jan. 4, 2004. The Ski Week program season
priced lodging and lift tickets starting at $248 includes six morning lessons, Sunday through
per adult. Additional options include price Friday. Participants must buy a six-day lift
breaks on children’s programs, lessons and ticket starting on Jan. 4 to qualify for the free .
rentals. Even properties not participating in ski ski week. Handicap Ski Programs
and stay packages can be priced up to 40 • March 28-April 11, 2004, those who pur-
percent off summer rates. Contact All Santa Fe chase a five-or-six-day lift ticket beginning on The following is a list of ski organizations
Reservations for specifics, (877) 737-7366. Sundays or Mondays can upgrade their stay to that provide services and programs to handi-
a Ski Week with five or six morning lessons capped skiers.
Taos Ski Valley. Box 90, Taos Ski Valley for $90 (lessons only). Adaptive Ski Program. 1304 Calle Joya,
87525. (800) 347-7414, snow phone: (505) • The Taos Value Pack gives skiers a free Santa Fe 87501. (505) 995-9858.
776-2916, reservations: (800) 776-1111. afternoon lesson, one free tubing ticket, 2-for- www.adaptiveski.org
www.skitaos.org 1 entrées at Rhoda’s Restaurant and a half- Challenge New Mexico. 2504 Camino
Taos Ski Valley is one of the very few non- price, one-day demo from Taos Ski & Boot Co. Entrada, Santa Fe 87507. (505) 988-7621,
snowboarding areas in the country. Even with with the purchase of a three or more day ski- fax: (505) 424-7440.
a huge dedicated children’s’ ski facility and and-stay package at participating lodges from E-mail: cnm@challengenewmexico.com
plenty of intermediate runs and beginner trails Jan. 4 through Feb. 6, 2004. Ski Apache: Disabled Skiers Association.
off of every lift, it is the advanced and expert • The Taos Card costs $35 before Dec. 19, P.O. Box 2138, Ruidoso 88355.
terrain that has earned Taos its reputation as a 2003, ($50 after) for first-time cardholders or (505) 336-4416 (winter only).
skier’s mountain. Hike the ridge, pound the $20 for renewals and offers a $10/day lift E-mail: mauchap@lookingglass.net
West Basin, ski the steeps and trees and find ticket discount all season with every seventh
contentment. ski day free. The card also saves at
What’s new at Taos? In keeping with the KinderKafig kids ski school, on adult group
Taos Ski School’s reputation as one of the top lessons, demos and purchases at Taos Ski &
For up-to-date-information on New
teaching facilities in the country, Taos expands Boot Co., and at participating lodgers listed on
Mexico skiing, contact Ski New Mexico at
its Ski Camps programs for the coming sea- the Taos Web site. Buy the card online or in
P.O. Box 1104, Santa Fe 87504
son. The camps provide 10 hours of instruc- person at Taos Ski Valley.
or 1210 Luisa St., Ste. 8, Santa Fe 87505.
tion over three days beginning on Friday after-
(800) 755-7669.
noon through Sunday mornings. Each week- Enchanted Forest XC. Box 521, Red www.skinewmexico.com
end offers a different camp, including break- River 87558. (505) 754-2374.
E-mail: info@skinewmexico.com
ing out of an intermediate rut, Nordic style www.enchantedforestxc.com
Telemark Camp, skiing the steeps, and Race Set in the rolling valleys along Bobcat Pass
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T he mystique of New Mexico’s Native American tribes is extremely powerful. Their

unique languages, colorful dances, distinct arts and crafts, and cultural stories and
traditions handed down through the generations are intrinsic to the Land of Enchantment. The
spiritual roots that sustain the state’s various tribes, connecting them to the earth and sky, to
wind and water, to sun and moon, and to their ancestors is a major tourism draw to New
Mexico.
Native American traditions affect many aspects of our modern lifestyles. Perhaps the most
obvious is the architectural style of the typical pueblo village, which is imitated statewide and
often combined with other traditional and modern building styles.
Archaeologists theorize that New Mexico Native American groups began evolving from
Right—A Cochití Pueblo woman

Jicarilla Chama Ratón
Apache prepares loaves of bread for baking in
Nation
Navajo San Juan
Nation Pueblo TAOS Taos Pueblo
an outdoor horno. Photo by Richard C.
Santa Clara Picurís Pueblo
Pueblo ESPAÑOLA Sandoval, New Mexico Magazine.
San Ildefonso Pueblo Nambé Pueblo
Cochití Pueblo Los Alamos Pojoaque Pueblo
Santo Domingo Pueblo Tesuque Pueblo
GALLUP
Jémez Pueblo
San LAS VEGAS
Zia Pueblo Felipe SANTA FE
Zuni Pueblo Santa Ana Pueblo Pueblo
Laguna Pueblo
GRANTS Sandia Pueblo
Santa
ALBUQUERQUE
Ramah Rosa
Navajo Isleta Pueblo
To'hajiilee
Acoma Navajo
Pueblo Belén
Alamo
Navajo
SOCORRO
Mescalero
Apache
Reservation
12,000 to 30,000 years ago. During this span of time groups of prehistoric Indians wandered
throughout what is now New Mexico and the Southwest, some possibly arriving from across
the Bering Strait. Certain groups of these nomads developed farming skills and established
some of the first agrarian communities, whose crops are still grown today on many of New
Mexico’s farmlands, including those on today’s pueblos and reservations. The descendants of
these early people today belong to as many as 22 distinct pueblos and tribes. Each maintains
separate, sovereign governments and they take great care to preserve ancient traditions and
language.
Many Native American spiritual leaders dispute the generalized archaeological theories of
their evolution. The elders choose to teach young tribal members that their people evolved
from the earth itself and are as specific to their homeland region as the trees and the terrain,
which also sprouted from the earth.

Native Americans
Generally, anthropologists believe the Hopi and Río Grande Pueblo people
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descend from the Ancestral Pueblo culture, which built the giant stone structures
aligned with the heavens at Chaco Canyon, carved the cliffside caves at Bandelier Etiquette on Tribal Lands
as well as other locations in the state, southern Colorado, eastern Arizona and
Native American tribes in New Mexico
northern Mexico. Today the Pueblos are classified into three language groups: the
usually welcome guests onto their lands
Zunis, the Keres and the Tanoans. Zuni people speak Zuni, while the Keres speak- for recreation and into their communities
ers include the pueblos of Acoma, Cochití, Laguna, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Santo for celebrations. It is important to know
that each pueblo and tribal reservation is a
Domingo and Zia. sovereign nation. They individually belong
The Tanoans are divided into three subcategories: Tewa, Tiwa and Towa. Tewa- to distinct cultures that are governed by
their own sets of laws. Native languages
speaking pueblos are Nambé, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, San Juan and
vary among the tribes. Tribal communities
Tesuque. Tiwa-speaking pueblos are Isleta, Picurís, Sandia and Taos. The only do not depend on the clock to tell them
Towa-speaking pueblo is Jémez. when it is time to conduct activities.
Acts of nature, as well as the sequence
New Mexico’s Apache and Navajo peoples, historically nomadic, belong to the of events that must take place (some not
Athapascan group. However, many among the Navajo Nation today dispute this for public viewing) usually determine start
and finish times for public ceremonies. Do
classification. Both tribes migrated into the Southwest about the same time Spanish
not push for answers to questions since
explorers arrived in the mid-1500s. The Pueblo people taught farming to the Navajos, they might address a sensitive issue or
who in turn learned about sheepherding and ranching, which were introduced to event. In most situations, look to people
around you for examples of appropriate
the Southwest by Spanish colonizers. behavior. The following guidelines are
Formerly rivals, the various Pueblo communities put aside their differences and helpful.
came together to organize the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 against the Spanish. They • Each tribe has its own government and
visitor policy. They value common sense,
united under Popé and other rebel leaders, mostly because of religious repression
continuity and respect. Please obey all laws
by Christian missionaries and forced servitude. Many Spanish settlers were killed when visiting Indian lands.
and the survivors fled south to friendly Isleta Pueblo, then to Paso del Norte (now • Tribes value traditions, customs and
El Paso, Texas). religion. Some actions and/or questions
could be offensive. Tribal dances are
While the Spanish fled south the Mexico, Ute, Navajo and Apache tribes relent- religious ceremonies, not public perform-
lessly raided the Pueblo people during the Europeans’ absence. After the Spanish ances. It is a privilege to witness a
returned a dozen years later and completely reconquered the area by 1696, the ceremony. Keep quiet, don’t applaud and
do not touch the dancers.
Pueblo people allied with their conquerors against the nomadic raiders. The
• The pueblos are villages with private
Comanches harassed everybody until aggressive Spanish military campaigns forced homes and should be respected as such.
them to agree to peace in the Treaty of 1786. Do not wander into homes without
invitation.
The Spanish established isolated settlements after their return to act as buffers
• Photography is an extremely sensitive
to hostile Indian raiders between the frontier and more populated areas such as issue: Fees and restrictions vary from each
Santa Fe. These settlements stretched as far north as southern Colorado, east into pueblo and tribe and at times from activity
northwest Texas and the Oklahoma panhandle and west into east-central Arizona. to activity. Do not attempt to take photos,
or make recordings or sketches if not
Many mestizos (people of mixed bloodlines) and lower-ranking Spanish citizens allowed. Being caught can be quite
were offered higher social standing and land grants to settle in these dangerous embarrassing.
areas. • Certain areas of tribal communities are
off-limits to visitors and might not be post-
American Indians didn’t achieve U.S. citizenship and the right to vote nationally ed. They include cemeteries, ceremonial
until 1924. Not until 1948 were they granted suffrage in New Mexico elections. A buildings (kivas) and private homes. Do not
federal law guaranteed their religious freedom in 1978. climb walls or other structures.
• Do not remove artifacts, pottery shards
Native Americans have served notably in every U.S. conflict since World War I.
or other tempting items.
Recently, the U.S. government bestowed long-overdue national recognition upon the
• Do not bring alcohol or drugs onto
Navajo Code Talkers for their vital service in World War II. These men, of whom only tribal lands.
a handful are alive today, communicated military strategy over the South Pacific
battlefield airwaves in the Navajo language. Japanese code breakers were never
able to figure out what these Navajo soldiers were transmitting.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
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The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in
Albuquerque provides valuable insight into
Pueblo culture, art and history. The center
houses two museums and several gift shops.
The Pueblo House Children’s Museum offers a
hands-on experience for youngsters to learn
more about the Pueblo people, while the main
museum, through its extensive collection,
traces the development of Pueblo culture.
Traditional dance performances are held every
weekend as well as art demonstrations that are
free to the public. Special activities are held
throughout the year. There is New Mexican and
traditional Pueblo cuisine at a restaurant in
addition to banquet and conference facilities.
The cultural center is at 2401 12th St. NW,
Albuquerque 87104; call (505) 843-7270 or
(800) 766-4405 outside of New Mexico.
Acoma Pueblo
Acoma Pueblo is popularly known as Sky Above—An impressive aerial view of Acoma generous shoreline of 21 miles as well as
City. It was built on top of a 357-foot sandstone Pueblo, also known as “Sky City.” Photo by campgrounds; (505) 465-2300.
mesa many hundreds of years ago for strategic Tom Till. There is no admission fee. Photos, sketching
defense against raiders. Spanish conquerors and recording are prohibited. P.O. Box 70,
learned the hard way of this defensive strong- original white, orange and black Acoma pottery. Cochití 87072; (505) 465-2244, fax: 465-1135.
hold when they entered New Mexico in the Las Vegas-style gambling is also offered at Sky
1500s. Acomans claim that their 70-acre vil- City Casino, (888) 759-2489, (505) 552-6017,
lage is the oldest continuously inhabited city in www.skycitycasino.com. Contact the Tribal Isleta Pueblo
the United States. Administration at P.O. Box 309, Acoma Pueblo
The pueblo was nearly destroyed when Gov. 87034; (505) 552-6604, fax: 552-7204. Isleta Pueblo was originally established in
Juan de Oñate and 70 of his men retaliated for about the 1300s and its name comes from the
the killing of 13 Spanish soldiers who were Spanish language and means “little island.”
hurled off the side of the cliff by warriors when Cochití Pueblo Isleta’s current population is more than 3,166
they tried to take grain from the pueblo store- (Census 2000 figures) and growing. The pueblo
houses in 1598. The San Estéban del Rey Tribal members of Cochití Pueblo enjoy a is centrally located in the Río Grande Valley, just
Mission was built by the Acomas in 1629 and modern lifestyle. The ancient Keresan pueblo, 13 miles (21 km.) south of Albuquerque and
completed in 1640 under the guidance of Friar with a church dating back to 1628, leases land only five minutes away from I-25 via Exit 215.
Juan Ramírez. Both mission and pueblo have to the town of Cochití Lake. It is the northern- Tribal members choose to remain spiritually
been designated as Registered National most of the Keres-speaking pueblos with a close to their roots as many traditions, songs
Historical Landmarks. population of about 1,502 (Census 2000). The and dances are still practiced and passed down
Fewer than 50 Acomans live in Sky City pueblo is situated 22 miles (35 km.) south of from generation to generation. The historic St.
year-round today with the rest living in nearby Santa Fe on I-25 and another 14 miles (23 km.) Augustine Church, built in 1612 and located on
villages. Throughout the year all the Acomans north on N.M. 16 (between Albuquerque and the main plaza, presents interesting history and
gather on the mesatop to observe their cultural Santa Fe). traditional architecture. Isleta Pueblo’s diverse
and social calendar. Census 2000 figures indi- The late Cochití native Helen Cordero created lands range from the forested Manzano
cated a total of close to 3,000 Acoma villagers. the first storyteller figurine in 1964 after listen- Mountains on the east across the fertile Río
Sky City is located 60 miles (96 km.) west of ing to inspirational stories told by her grandfa- Grande Valley to the desert mesas of the Río
Albuquerque on I-40 at Exit 102 and 12 miles ther. Little did she know how popular her Puerco on the west.
(19 km.) south on Indian Route 23, Exit 108. “dolls” would become. Also famous are deep- Isleta now operates several business enter-
Visitors who wish to visit Acoma Pueblo must toned, Cochití-made ceremonial drums, which prises, including Isleta Casino & Resort, a large
receive permission. Tours, camera permits and resonate on July 14, the pueblo’s San casino complex with 300,000 square feet (casi-
guides are available at the Sky City Cultural Buenaventura Feast Day. no floor: 100,000 square feet), five restaurants,
Center at the base of the mesa, (800) Plan to play at the top-rated 18-hole Cochití big-name and local entertainment (tickets: 505-
747-0181, (505) 469-1052. golf course, (505) 465-2239, 465-2230 (for tee 724-3800), alcohol service and a sports bar
www.skycitytourism.com times), or visit nearby Cochití Lake, boasting and gift shop, (800) 460-5686, (505) 244-
Guided tours of the pueblo are available as is numerous water recreational activities, with a 8244, (505) 869-2614. www.isleta-casino.com
Nation. The tribe includes approximately 2,755
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tribal members (Census 2000), most of whom

live in the town of Dulce. Nomadic in nature
until just before European contact, the Jicarilla
people established trade with Taos and Picurís
pueblos centuries ago. They wandered and
traded as far east as Kansas until they settled
deep in the southern San Juan Mountains in
the mid-1720s.
The Jicarilla Apache Nation’s land is
renowned for hunting, fishing, camping, boating
and hiking opportunities. The tribe maintains
Horse Lake Mesa Game Park, the largest single
elk enclosure in the country at 14,500 acres.
Black bear and mountain lion roam freely
throughout the reservation.
The nation offers fishing at five beautiful
mountain lakes (La Jara, Horse, Stone, Mundo
and Embalm) from 30 to 400 acres in size, and
harbors thousands of ducks and the greatest
variety of waterbirds found in the Southwest.
For more information, call the Jicarilla Apache
Department of Game & Fish at P.O. Box 313,
Dulce 87528, (505) 759-3255.
Stop by the Jicarilla Arts and Crafts Shop
Museum and marvel at Jicarilla beadwork, bas-
kets, paintings and ribbon shirts. Scattered
across and under several enfolding limestone-
streaked mesas, Dulce, the tribal capital, is
pretty quiet except during the mid-September
The tribe also runs the Isleta Eagle Golf Above—Laguna Pueblo sits just off I-40 west Go-Jii-Ya Feast Day and Stone Lake Fiesta
Course, a championship 27-hole golf course of Albuquerque. Photo by William Stone. (mid-September) and July’s Little Beaver
with beautiful panoramic views, (505) Roundup.
869-0950. Also available is the new Isleta There are plenty of overnight accommoda-
Convenience Store, open daily. Jémez’s main village, Walatowa, is open to tions in Dulce, and a community center offers
Isleta Lakes Recreational Complex boasts visitors only during feast days. Otherwise the bowling, a gym, swimming pool and exercise
year-round fishing, picnicking and RV camp- pueblo is closed to the public year-round. But room. No camera permits are required; there’s
sites; call (505) 877-0370. The pueblo wel- visitors are always welcome to browse the no admission fee to the reservation. Dulce is
comes visitors; please call for special dates for Walatowa Visitor Center, 7413 N.M. 4, which located 35 miles west of Chama on U.S. 64.
feast days and activities. P.O. Box 1270, Isleta features the Pueblo of Jémez Museum of P.O. Box 507, Dulce 87528; (505) 759-3242,
Pueblo 87022. (505) 869-3111, fax: 869-4236. History & Culture, a reconstructed traditional fax: 759-3005.
Jémez field house, gift shop, a nature walk and
an interpretive program.
Jémez Pueblo Tour the Jémez Red Rocks Recreation Area Laguna Pueblo
and sample Indian foods, arts and crafts. A visit
Jémez Pueblo is the only remaining village of to the pueblo’s ancestral village of Giusewa, at Historians believe the ancestors of Laguna
the Towa-speaking Pueblo people in New Jémez State Monument on N.M. 4, is another Pueblo have occupied the tribal homelands
Mexico. Surrounded by colorful red sandstone interesting option. Photography, sketching and since at least A.D. 1300. However, pueblo eld-
mesas, it serves as the gateway to the Cañón recording are prohibited at the pueblo but ers teach that occupation of the site has been
de San Diego and the Jémez Mountain Trail encouraged at the nearby Red Rocks area, since time immemorial. Laguna Pueblo was
National Scenic Byway. The village is located where you can visit booths selling Indian foods, recognized as one of the largest Keresan pueb-
27 miles (43 km.) northwest of Bernalillo on arts and crafts. P.O. Box 100, Jémez Pueblo los by the Spanish government on July 4, 1699,
U.S. 550 and N.M. 4. 87024; (800) 877-733-5687, (505) 834-7235, upon completion of the mission church.
In the 1830s, survivors of Pecos (Cicúye) fax: 834-2221. www.jemezpueblo.org The area around the villages produced evi-
Pueblo, a once-mighty trading center now in dence that people lived there as far back as
ruins, joined Jémez. Many Pecos Pueblo war- 3000 B.C. Just as nearby Acoma, Laguna
riors at first resisted the invading Spanish Jicarilla Apache Nation seems to have been a boundary between the
forces under Diego de Vargas 12 years after the Ancestral Pueblo people to the north and
Pueblo Revolt in 1680, and later they allied with The scenic mountains and rugged mesas of Mogollón cultures to the south. When the
the conquerors. The census in 2000 recorded northern New Mexico near the Colorado border Spanish arrived in the 1500s, they found an
1,958 residents. are the homeland of the Jicarilla Apache agrarian lifestyle and self-governance.
new mexico magazine
The pueblo consists of six villages with a
Golf
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total population of 3,815 people, according to
Census 2000 figures. A recent pueblo estimate,
however, lists the pueblo’s population at about
7,800. The pueblo is located 45 miles (71 km.)
west of Albuquerque off I-40 and 31 miles (49.9
Pueblo de
km.) east of Grants. Each community within the
pueblo celebrates its own feast day (Encinal:
Cochiti Golf Course
Course
Sept. 8, Mesita: Aug. 15, Paguate: Sept. 25,
Golf
Paraje: Oct. 19 and Seama: July 26). On March
19 and Sept. 19 all the villages celebrate the
Feast of St. Joseph at Old Laguna, where
dances and other festivities are held during the
Holidays. Dances follow a Mass and hundreds
of booths offer various native arts and crafts for Roxanne Swentzell
viewing and purchase. Extra-Ordinary People
By Gussie Fauntleroy
The rest of the year pottery and other tradi-
tional crafts are available from pueblo members Roxanne’s sculpted people reflect on the mem-
ory of the Pueblo peoples, the ancestral past
at the village, I-40 scenic view (M.M. 114) and
and a simple life. Her figures exalt the small,
the Dancing Eagle Supermarket (M.M. 108). ordinary, everyday choices we make that define Breathtaking views,
This is also the location of the pueblo-operated our integrity and enable us to become extra-
Dancing Eagle Casino and Travel Center. ordinary. beautiful new clubhouse and surrounding
www.dancingeaglecasino.com mountains make this paradise.
$38.95 hardcover (#197); $225 Limited
The interstate and Historic Route 66 bisect Edition, numbered and signed, includes an • Senior Rates •
the heart of the 42-square-mile pueblo lands. original aquatint etching (#197L), 96 pages, • Robert Trent Jones Jr., Architect •
Visitors are encouraged to visit the St. 101/2" x 81/2", 85 color plates NMG04
Joseph/San José Mission Church, which can be

Proshop/Tee Times:
(505) 465-2230
seen from I-40. To order call 1-800-711-9525 Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe
Please note that photography, sketching and Order online at www.nmmagazine.com
audio/videotaping are generally not allowed on
Laguna land. Ask any of the village officials if
permission can be granted for a limited time or
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area. P.O. Box 194, Laguna Pueblo 87026; (505)
552-6654, fax: 552-6941.
E-mail: polaccounting@sandia.net
museum
Mescalero Apache Reservation The Finest in Native American
The Mescalero Apache Reservation is located Contemporary Art
in southern New Mexico near the city of
Ruidoso off U.S. 70. The Mescalero tribe is per-
haps most famous for its Inn of the Mountain
Gods resort, which offers first-rate golf with a
course rate 35th best in the nation by Golf
Week Magazine. P.O. Box 269, Mescalero
88340; (505) 464-5141. The resort also oper-
ates the Casino Apache and Ina Da Card Room
for those who like to partake in Las Vegas-style
gambling; (505) 464-4100, (877) 277-5677.
The tribe recently opened the 50,000-
square-foot Casino Apache Travel Center on
U.S. 70 about a mile west of Ruidoso. The
entertainment complex includes a convenience
Bill Prokopiof, Door Handles, Cast Aluminum, AT-36
store, restaurant, smoke shop, gas station and
truck stop with showers and laundry services
for truckers. The complex also includes 16,000
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machines and table games that will help sup- 108 CATHEDRAL PLACE, SANTA FE, NM 87501 505.983.8900 WWW.IAIA.EDU
port the current Casino Apache, which will be JUNE-SEPT.: MON.-SAT., 9 - 5; SUN. 10 - 5 OCT.-NOV.: MON.-SAT., 10 -5; SUN. 12 - 5
replaced by a new resort casino scheduled to Partially funded by the Santa Fe Arts Commission and the 1% Lodgers’ Tax.
open in November 2004. Workers are currently through Buffalo Tours, and young Buffalo
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building a new 275-room Inn of the Mountain Dancers perform upon advance request. Call for
Gods that will feature a 26,000-square-foot prices and information at (505) 455-2036. Rt. 1
casino. Box 117-BB, Santa Fe 87506; (505) 455-2036,
The Mescalero tribe’s mountainous lands fax: 455-2038.
present exciting opportunities for outdoor
adventurers. However, recent fire restrictions
have placed a hold on many activities. Please Navajo Nation
call ahead to see what outdoor opportunities
might be available; call (505) 464-4494 for The largest U.S. Indian tribe, the Navajo
more information. During the winter, plan to Nation consists of more than 298,000 mem-
slide down the slopes of Ski Apache, P.O. Box bers, about 106,807 of whom live in New
220, Ruidoso 88355; (505) 336-4356, snow- Mexico, according to Census 2000 figures. The
WALATOWA VISITOR CENTER phone (505) 257-9001. reservation includes approximately 27,000
Jemez Mountain Trail www.skiapache.com square miles. Its boundaries extend from north-
National Scenic Byway Interpretive Center Mescalero traditions remain strong, as evi- western New Mexico into northeastern Arizona
denced by the Apache Maidens’ Puberty Rites, and southeastern Utah, larger than many states.
▲ Museum of History and Culture held in conjunction with the tribe’s annual 4th of Three smaller bands of Navajos are also
▲ Ed-Ventures Tour Program July Celebration. Another must-see is St. located away from the main reservation bound-
▲ Bread Baking Demonstrations Joseph Church, a European-style cathedral that aries at Alamo, To’hajiilee and Ramah. Key cities
▲ Visiting Artists Series sits on the east side of the community. It took include Crownpoint, Shiprock, Alamo, To’hajiilee
▲ Artists Demonstrations 23 years to build and was completed in 1939. and Ramah. The capital of the Navajo Nation is
▲ Gift Shop Featuring Jemez Pottery No cameras are allowed. Window Rock, Ariz., located about 25 miles
▲ Traditional Fieldhouse & Mescalero, the tribal capital, has a small northwest of Gallup.
Nature Walk museum and shopping center, and the tribe also Diné is what the Navajo people call them-
▲ Conference Facilities operates Mescalero Forest Products, a wood- selves in their own language, meaning “The
products business, and the Cattle Growers People.” The Spanish, it is believed, gave the
▲ U.S. Forest Service Information
Association, a livestock enterprise. Census 2000 term Navajo, to them when they entered the
tallied 3,156 residents on the reservation. P.O. Southwest. They have endured much suffering
SPECIAL EVENTS Box 227, Mescalero 88340; (505) 464-4494, in their past, including the infamous Long Walk
Memorial Day Weekend fax: 464-9191. in 1860 when the U.S. Army forcibly marched
Red Rocks Arts & Crafts Show more than 8,000 Navajos to Bosque Redondo
August 2 near Fort Sumner where they were incarcerated
St. Persingula Feast Day Nambé Pueblo for four years before being allowed to return to
October their homeland. The Treaty of 1864 was estab-
Fall Harvest Celebration*
Nambé Pueblo sits at the base of the majes- lished between the Navajos and the U.S.
November 12
San Diego Feast Day tic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, about 18 miles Government, creating the basis for relations still
(29 km.) north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84/285 and honored today.
Thanksgiving Weekend
Visiting Artists Exhibition* N.M. 503. The pueblo was established around The Navajo Nation is rich in natural and cul-
Dec 25-Jan 6 the 1300s and served as a primary cultural and tural resources. Major attractions include
Celebration of the Nativity religious center for the Pueblo people. It was Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park (435-
*Please call ahead for exact dates nearly destroyed when the Spanish conquerors 727-5870) and Canyon de Chelly National
arrived in New Mexico and learned of its impor- Monument (928-647-5500) www.nps.gov.chcu
Fenton
Lake tance. Today, there are about 1,764 people in Arizona and parts of Utah. View the Chuska
Jemez To Bandelier & (Census 2000) living at the pueblo. Mountains and Church Rock (visible from Red
Los Alamos
Springs Nambé Pueblo is set in the panoramic Rock State Park near Gallup). Chaco Culture
y. 4
foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. National Historical Park (505-786-7014)

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PUEBLO Nambé Falls Recreation Area, (505) 455-2304, www.nps.gov.chcu, the Bisti Badlands and Ship
To Cuba &
Farmington of JEMEZ located above the pueblo, offers swimming, Rock Peak also present interesting sites to visit.
San Ysidro lake fishing, a stunning double-drop waterfall Camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing are
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and camping for a modest fee. The July 4th allowed in various areas with a permit. For
y.
5
5
To
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Nambé Falls Ceremonial, which includes dances more information, call the Navajo Nation Parks
50
Santa Fe
To
Albuquerque Exit 242
and an arts and crafts fair, is a popular festivity and Recreation Department at (928) 871-6636,
for both pueblo dwellers and tourists. On Oct. 4, 871-6647, or the Navajo Nation Department of
For a free brochure, please contact: the pueblo honors San Francisco de Asís, also Fish and Wildlife at (928) 871-6451, 871-6452.
WALATOWA VISITOR CENTER the patron saint of Santa Fe. Art lovers will marvel at the sheer number of
1-877-733-5687
7413 Hwy 4, PO Box 100 Several artist studios that display and sell Navajo rugs, sand paintings, jewelry and other
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024 Nambé pottery and silver jewelry welcome visi- traditional crafts available throughout the reser-
505-834-7235 Fax: 505-834-2221
www.jemezpueblo.org tors. There’s a fee for photography, sketching or vation at various trading posts as well as at the
tape/video recording. Guided tours are also tribally owned Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise
available to view the pueblo’s buffalo herd stores, (928) 871-4090. Impressive Navajo sil-
versmithing and dramatically patterned rugs
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and wall hangings are for sale at monthly auc-
tions in Crownpoint (third Friday of each month)
and elsewhere, (505) 786-7386.
In early October, Shiprock hosts the annual
Northern Navajo Fair and Nightway Chant (Yei-
Be-Chei Healing Ceremony). No recordings or
photos are allowed at the ceremony. Also, visit
the Four Corners Navajo Tribal Park, which has
a visitor center, demonstration center, Navajo
arts and crafts booths, picnic tables and rest- We invite you into the heart
rooms. P.O. Box 2520, Window Rock, Ariz. of the Jicarilla Apache Nation,
86515; (928) 871-6647, fax: 871-6637. which offers activities that
www.navajonationparks.org
The tribe also hosts the annual Fourth of July
include fishing, hiking, hunting
Celebration and PRCA Rodeo in Window Rock, and cultural activities, a brand new
as well as the Navajo Nation Fair, usually the casino with 100 slots, all within view of
Wednesday through Sunday following Labor the surrounding Rocky Mountains.
Day. Billed as “The World’s Largest American
Spacious rooms, our unique Hillcrest
Indian Fair,” the event features a multisanc-
tioned All-Indian Rodeo, traditional Navajo food, Restaurant and cozy Timber Lake
song and dance, an intertribal powwow, con- Lounge add to your enjoyment.
certs, parade, the Miss Navajo Nation Pageant
and exhibits. Contact the Navajo Nation Fair Dulce, New Mexico 87528
Office at (928) 871-6478.
U.S. 64, 12 mi. west of Jct 84
www.navajonationfair.com
Other places of interest include the Navajo 800-742-1938 • 505-759-3663
Nation Museum and Library, Ch’ihootso Indian 800-528-1234 (Best Western)
Marketplace, Navajo Nation Zoo and the tribal www.apachenugget.com
headquarters, all located in Window Rock. The
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site (928-
755-3475) www.nps.gov/hutr, near Ganado,
Ariz., is also a fascinating place to visit and PLAN TO STAY AN EXTRA DAY!
shop.
Also, visit the Four Corners Navajo Tribal Spectacular package rates for
Park, which has a visitor center, demonstration Cumbres & Toltec Railroad
center, Navajo arts and crafts booths, picnic
tables and restrooms. P.O. Box 2520, Window
Rock, Ariz. 86515; (928) 871-6647, fax:
871-6637.
General information and a free Discover
Navajo Visitor Guide are available through
Navajo Nation Tourism, P.O. Box 663, Window
Rock, Ariz. 86515, (928) 871-6434).
www.DiscoverNavajo.com
It’s close to nature and
far from ordinary.
Picurís Pueblo If you are looking for a personal,family or corporate
getaway in an environment free from the pressures
Picurís was once one of the largest Tiwa of daily life, The Lodge At Chama offers you the
pueblos, but today it is one of the smallest with quality experience you so richly deserve. The
some 1,801 inhabitants (Census 2000). Spanish combination of this extraordinary resource and
colonizer Juan de Oñate originally named the our attentive staff which is dedicated to providing
pueblo Pikuria—those who paint. The pueblo is you with total service in a luxurious atmosphere is
located 24 miles (38 km.) southeast of Taos in
our guarantee to you that you have truly discovered
the Sangre de Cristo Mountains via N.M. 68,
one of the finest getaways in the world.
518 and 75. Like those at Taos Pueblo, the peo-
ple of Picurís were influenced by Plains Indian For more information and Free brochure
culture, particularly the Apaches. call 505-756-2133
Over the past eight years tribal members www.lodgeatchama.com
recently restored by hand the 200-year-old
adobe church, San Lorenzo de Picurís, located emonials, when food and crafts booths spring
Sandia Pueblo
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in the center of the pueblo. Self-guided tours to up near San Felipe Church at the foot of Black
excavated structures are available, as are cam- Mesa.
era permits. Founded in the 1300s, Sandia Pueblo derived The pueblo has relatively few shops and
The pueblo’s annual San Lorenzo Feast Day its name from Coronado’s first visit in 1539. The amenities, but visitors can enjoy traditional
on Aug. 10 includes Indian dances, pole climb- color of the steep mountains east of the pueblo foods, dancing, jewelry and other traditional
ing and a morning footrace. The High Country turns deep red at sunset, and the Spanish crafts during the pueblo’s annual arts and crafts
Tri-Cultural Arts & Crafts Fair is usually held on explorers likened them to sandía, the Spanish show held in October. A modern-day attraction
the first weekend in June but call to verify, word for watermelon. is the tribal-owned Casino Hollywood, (505)
(505) 587-2519. The fair features pottery, paint- Originally named Nafiat, the pueblo was 867-6700, quite visible from I-25 on any given
ing, beadwork, jewelry, weavings and more. deserted in 1680 when residents fled to Hopi day or night. The tribe also operates a gas sta-
Trout fishing is available at the pueblo at the Pueblo during the Pueblo Revolt. The people of tion, restaurant and gift shop across from the
Pu-na Lake; call the Picurís Pueblo Fish & Sandia did not return until the mid-1700s, and casino. www.sanfelipecasino.com
Game and Parks & Wildlife, (505) 587-1601. their old village is evident today in ruins near Perhaps the most visible addition to the
The Picurís Pueblo Museum displays and sells the church. pueblo’s complex of business enterprises is the
beadwork, weaving and pottery crafted by local Sandia Pueblo’s boundaries span more than new Hollywood Hills Speedway, which the tribe
artists. Picurís is also the majority owner of the 22,877 acres and stretch from the foothills of touts as New Mexico’s Premier Outdoor
Hotel Santa Fe located in the capital’s historic the Sandía Mountains west to the banks of the Entertainment Venue. The facility presents auto
downtown area. P.O. Box 127, Peñasco 87553; Río Grande, about 12 miles (19 km.) north of and motorcycle racing, concerts, monster truck
(505) 587-2519, fax: 587-1071. Albuquerque. Census 2000 recorded a total of shows, rodeos and more; (505) 867-6700.
about 4,414 people living on pueblo lands. For more information, visit the community
The pueblo offers plenty for today’s visitors, center or the governor’s office. Please observe
Pojoaque Pueblo such as the new 24-hour Sandia Casino on the the pueblo’s “no photo, sketching, camcorders
east side of I-25 off Tramway Boulevard, (800) or audio recording” signs. P.O. Box 4339, San
In ancient times Pojoaque was almost 526-9366, and the Bien Mur Indian Market Felipe Pueblo 87001; (505) 867-3381, fax:
destroyed by war and disease, but in the Center, (505) 821-5400, is one of the largest 867-3383.
1930s, its survivors returned and evicted non- Native American-owned and operated stores in
tribal members from the pueblo’s boundaries. the Southwest, with arts and crafts, moccasins
Today, about 2,712 people live on pueblo lands and drums. San Ildefonso Pueblo
(Census 2000). It is located about 15 miles (25 Visitors can fish in one of three stocked lakes
km.) north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84/285. Tribal totaling 18 surface acres at the tribally run Since the early 1900s, this Tewa village has
enterprises include the Cities of Gold Casino, Sandia Lakes, a 70-acre recreation area with been the center of the Pueblo arts revival.
(505) 455-3313, which features restaurants, developed picnic sites, a natural trail along the Artisans homes throughout the pueblo are open
shopping, a sports bar and a hotel; for reserva- Río Grande bosque, playground, group shelters to the public for shopping. San Ildefonso Pueblo
tions call (877) 455-0515 or (505) 455-0515. and a bait-and-tackle shop, (505) 897-3971. is best-known as the birthplace and home of
The Poeh Cultural Center and Museum dis- The tribe also operates a buffalo preserve the late Maria Martinez, who along with her
plays Pueblo art and exhibits, hosts traditional across from the casino and the animals are vis- husband, Julian, developed the world-renowned
Indian dances on weekends and preserves the ible while driving by on Tramway Boulevard. black-on-black pottery with black matte
traditional arts of the Tewa-speaking pueblos, Sandia Pueblo is on the northern outskirts of designs.
(505) 455-5044, www.poehcenter.com. It also Albuquerque off I-25 at Exit 235 or Tramway Located 23 miles (37 km.) north of Santa Fe
houses an information center and the largest Boulevard. Box 6008, Bernalillo 87004; (505) via U.S. 84/285 then west off N.M. 502, San
Indian arts and crafts shop in northern New 867-3317, fax: 867-9235. Ildefonso Pueblo is a flourishing art community.
Mexico. The pueblo offers the Towa Golf Course www.sandiapueblo.nsn.us With an average of 20,000 visitors yearly, this is
for visitors and locals alike; call (505) 455-9000 one of the most visited northern pueblos, for
for more information. which the Census 2000 tallied a population of
In addition to its numerous tribal enterprises, San Felipe Pueblo about 1,524.
the pueblo has a Wellness Center that houses a The ancestors of the San Ildefonso people
gym, library, CHR Program and senior citizens San Felipe Pueblo is the most conservative of abandoned their original villages at Mesa Verde
center. The pueblo also opened a boys and girls the Keresan villages and is extremely protective and Bandelier due to drastic changes in the
club for its younger tribal and nontribal mem- of its traditions. The pueblo, founded in 1706, is environment. It was on top of nearby Black
bers. The Pojoaque Pueblo Tourist Center, (505) well-known for its beautiful dancing, particu- Mesa that San Ildefonso, along with other
455-3460, displays and sells locally made pot- larly for the Feast of St. Philip on May 1, when Pueblo people from the area, successfully held
tery, rugs, sculpture, kachinas, sand paintings hundreds of men, women and children partici- off Spanish soldiers, who laid siege to the natu-
and other souvenirs. The pueblo’s revived feast pate in traditional corn dances. It is said by the ral stronghold during their reconquest of New
day is Dec. 12, in honor of Our Lady of end of the day that the plaza is worn down into Mexico in 1694.
Guadalupe. There also are dances on Jan. 6. a bowl from a day of dancing. San Ildefonso’s fishing pond and picnic areas
39 Camino del Rincón, Ste. 6, Santa Fe 87506; The Pueblo of San Felipe is located 10 miles are along the Río Grande, and permits are avail-
(505) 455-2278, fax: 455-2950. (16 km.) north of Bernalillo off I-25. Keresan is able on-site; call (505) 455-3549, 455-2273.
the pueblo’s native language and the population The pueblo’s Jan. 23 feast day starts with a
today totals about 3,185 (Census 2000). There
are no services in the village except during cer- San Ildefonso continued on Page 72…

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…San Ildefonso continued from Page 70 Above—A Santo Domingo Pueblo woman tion of about 700 (Census 2000).
prepares fry bread, a popular Native American Tamaya, the Old Santa Ana Pueblo, is not
dawn Animal Dance. Visit the Pueblo of San food in New Mexico. Photo by Mark Nohl, open daily to the public as are the other vil-
Ildefonso Pueblo Museum, (505) 455-3549. The New Mexico Magazine. lages. But the old Keresan village is open on
visitor center, (505) 455-3549, sells maps and feast day. The pueblo celebrates its patron saint
permits for noncommercial photography, sketch- pueblos. The main art focus of this Tewa village every year on July 26. Photos, sketching and
ing and recording, permitted except during cere- is redware pottery, weaving and painting. recordings are not allowed at Tamaya.
monials. Rt. 5 Box 315 A, Santa Fe 87506; (505) Fishing by permit is available year-round at The Santa Ana Golf Club is open to the public
455-2273, fax: 455-7351. San Juan Lakes, where many cash fishing tour- year-round and offers a beautiful 27-hole golf
naments are held, (505) 753-5067. There’s a course, (505) 867-9464 (www.santaanagolf.com),
fee for taking photos or videos and for sketch- woven through high desert and spotted with
San Juan Pueblo ing. Visit Aquino’s Indian Arts and Crafts for eight crystal blue lakes, as well as the Prairie
samples of woodcarvings and paintings, enjoy a Star Restaurant. The club hosts several PGA
Traditionally, San Juan Pueblo (O’ke in Tewa) buffet and a round of roulette at the OhKay championships. The pueblo also owns the
was the center of an Indian meeting ground, its Casino, (877) 829-2865, and stay at its hotel, upscale 18-hole Twin Warriors Golf Course,
people so powerful that only an O’ke native (877) 829-2865, (505) 747-1668, or RV park, (505) 771-6155 (www.twinwarriorsgolf.com),
could declare war for the Pueblo Indians. (505) 753-5067. P.O. Box 1099, San Juan which caters to the champion golfer as well as
Although called a Taoseño, 1680 Pueblo Revolt Pueblo 87566; (505) 852-4400, fax: 852-4820. the resort-style player, who can stay at the
leader Popé actually was a San Juan native. www.ohkay.com luxurious Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa,
Juan de Oñate established the first Spanish (505) 867-1234. www.tamaya.hyatt.com
capital of New Mexico near San Juan Pueblo in The pueblo’s most prosperous enterprise is
1598. Santa Ana Pueblo the Santa Ana Star Hotel Casino, (505) 867-
San Juan lies 25 miles (40 km.) north of 0000. The casino boasts Las Vegas-style gam-
Santa Fe on U.S. 84/285 and five miles north of Santa Ana Pueblo has a long history of bling, entertainment, buffets, cocktail bar, gift
Española off N.M. 68. It is one of the largest progress. In 1709 the pueblo purchased 5,000 shop, 36-lane bowling center, 3,000-seat indoor
Tewa-speaking pueblos with a population of acres along the Río Grande to increase its agri- event center and 10,000 square feet of banquet
6,748, according to the Census 2000. Today the cultural production and land base. The pueblo’s and conference facilities. www.santaanastar.com
pueblo is the headquarters of the Eight Northern 15,000-acre Spanish land grants and additional Other enterprises include the Ta-Ma-Ya
Indian Pueblos Council and home to the Oke- land purchases brought the reservation to its Cooperative Association, where you can find
Oweenge Crafts Cooperative, (505) 852-2372, present size of about 73,000 acres both east crafts for sale (open Tues., Thurs, 10 a.m.-
which exhibits the art of the eight northern and west of the Río Grande, serving a popula- 4 p.m.), and Santa Ana Agricultural Enterprises,
which grows blue corn for domestic and inter-
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national food and cosmetic markets. SAAE is
also the parent company of Santa Ana Native
Plant and Tree Nursery and Santa Ana Garden
Center, (505) 867-1322 (www.santaana.org/
garden.htm), which specialize in Native New
Mexican plants. A related endeavor is the
Cooking Post, a mail-order enterprise that
offers specialty foods, beverages, recipes and
gifts, (888) 867-5198. www.cookingpost.com
E-mail: info@cookingpost.com
The pueblo also leases 100 acres to
Sandoval County, which subleases the Lovelace
New Mexico Soccer Tournament Complex. The
complex has concession areas and 22 fields,
including two lighted championship fields, each
with a 2000-seat viewing capacity. Call (505)
249-0092.
Picnicking areas are open at Jémez Canyon
Dam from dawn to dusk.
Old Santa Ana Pueblo is located less than
two miles (3.2 km.) west of I-25, Exit 242, 15
minutes north of Albuquerque near the inter-
section of U.S. 550 and N.M. 528. 02 Dove Rd.,
Santa Ana, 87004; (505) 867-3301.
www.santaana.org
Santa Clara Pueblo
The Santa Clara people are descendants of

the inhabitants of the nearby Puyé Cliff
Dwellings, an ancient village situated along a
stunning cliff face in Santa Clara Canyon. The
current pueblo was established around 1550
when drought forced their ancestors to move
into the fertile Río Grande Valley, where it now
sits. The Tewa-language pueblo is home to
1,800 people.
Visitors to the pueblo can stroll through
peaceful village streets and shop for spectacu-
lar polished black pottery. Santa Clara is noted
for its pottery. Two vessel shapes are known as
being distinctly Santa Claran: the wedding jar, a
double-necked jar with two mouths connected
by a handle, and black animal figurines that are
molded rather than coiled.
Santa Clara offers a variety of activities for forced the closure of the canyon until further village people have a distinguished history of
visitors. The new Black Mesa Golf Course fea- notice. making fine jewelry and heishi. The Santo
tures tremendous views and is receiving Guided pueblo tours are available. Call the Domingo people are still great traders, very
national acclaim for its challenging play. 115 pueblo or check the “Tour Operators” page in much like their Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon
N.M. 339 in La Mesilla, (505) 747-8946. this guide for more information. The pueblo is ancestors. Many roadside stands with jewelry,
www.blackmesagolfcourse.com located about a mile (2.4 km.) south of pottery and silverwork for sale can be found
For family fun visit the Big Rock Casino and Española on N.M. 30. P.O. Box 580, Española during a visit to this pueblo. Look for these spe-
Bowl in the city of Española (www.bigrock 87532; (505) 753-7326, fax: (505) 753-8988. cial items and others during the Santo Domingo
casino.com). Santa Clara dances and festivals Arts and Crafts Market held each Labor Day
are open to the general public. weekend. More than 350 Santo Domingo
Santa Clara Canyon is the site of beautiful Santo Domingo Pueblo artists, traditional dances and food booths are a
mountain scenery that includes the Puyé Cliff part of the festivities.
Dwellings, lakes and camping sites. Because Santo Domingo Pueblo is located This traditional Keresan pueblo also hosts an
Unfortunately, the 2000 Cerro Grande Fire has near the ancient Cerrillos turquoise mines, the internationally known ceremonial dance on
1680 by successfully uniting all of the tradition-
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ally rivalrous Pueblo people against the

Spanish.
Choosing to remain quite traditional, Tiwa-
speaking members of the old pueblo do not use
electricity or indoor plumbing. Census 2000
counted 4,484 people at the pueblo, and its
members value their privacy and insist that vis-
itors do the same. But visitors can enjoy Native
foods and browse through shops scattered
around the plaza. Outside the pueblo walls,
however, residents enjoy many modern con-
veniences. The Taos people are very skilled in
leatherwork, evident in the drums and moc-
casins they make. The pueblo also operates
Taos Mountain Casino, (505) 737-0777,
(888) 946-8267.
Taos Pueblo is open daily but closes for cer-
emonial purposes. San Gerónimo Feast Day on
Sept. 30 is the largest event of the year.
However, cameras and recording devices are
not allowed at any religious ceremonies open to
the public. Signs mark houses around the plaza
that sell arts and crafts. Respect the off-limits
signs and don’t climb the ladders to the
rooftops.
Alcohol is not allowed on the reservation.
The pueblo is located 2.6 miles (4.2 km.) north
of the Taos Plaza and is open daily to visitors
most of the year, but closes every early spring
for eight weeks, so please call ahead.
The pueblo charges admission, parking and
camera fees. Admission: $10 adults and groups
(three or more adults) $8, students (13-college)
$5, children under 12 free. Photography: still
camera $5, video $5. Any sketching, painting or
commercial photography requires advance
written approval. P.O. Box 1846, Taos Pueblo
87571; visitor information: (505) 758-1028, fax:
Above—A Native American craftsman hones 758-4604. www.taospueblo.com
his skills. Photo by Mark Nohl, New Mexico E-mail: tourism@taospueblo.com
Magazine. Taos Pueblo
The northernmost, and undoubtedly one of Tesuque Pueblo

Aug. 4 that honors the pueblo’s patron saint, the most popular, of all the pueblos, Taos, also
St. Dominic. It attracts more than 2,000 Native known as the place of the red willows, sits at The name Tesuque is a Spanish variation of
American participants in a dramatic Corn Dance. the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Its the Tewa name, Te Tesugeh Oweengeh, mean-
While visitors are welcome to the pueblo, the adobe, multistoried homes have captivated ing the “village of the narrow place of the cot-
Santo Domingo people are adamant about pre- painters and photographers since the 1920s, tonwood trees.” The pueblo is one of the state’s
serving their traditional way of life. A cultural when a historic artist colony formed in nearby smallest pueblos, with a population of about
center and small museum provide opportunities Taos and virtually established Southwest art. 806 (Census 2000).
for visitors to learn more about the pueblo, The setting, billed as “one of the oldest con- Located in the soft red-brown foothills of the
which Census 2000 figures totaled about 3,166 tinuously inhabited communities in North Sangre de Cristo Mountains 10 miles (16 km.)
people. There’s no admission fee, but donations America,” continues to enchant visitors as it north of Santa Fe off U.S. 84-285, Tesuque
are appreciated. The pueblo also has a small has done for the past 1,000 years. It helped Pueblo has an air of centuries-old tranquility.
museum and a gas station off of the Santo inspire the Pueblo Revival style of architecture Situated around a large central plaza, evidence
Domingo exit on I-25 between Santa Fe and in contemporary New Mexico. To visit Taos indicates the pueblo has stood on this site
Albuquerque. The pueblo is located 25 miles Pueblo is to take a step back in time. since 1200 A.D., and it is listed on the National
(40 km.) south of Santa Fe. P.O. Box 99, Santo Taos, which was designated a World Heritage Register of Historic Places.
Domingo 87052; (505) 465-2214, fax: Site and a National Historic Site in 1992, is The entrance to the pueblo lies just south of
465-2688. credited with spearheading the Pueblo Revolt of Camel Rock, a fascinating natural sandstone
formation that wind and rain have eroded into symbols. Pueblo artwork is available at the Zia
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the shape of a camel. There are many fine Cultural Center, which also sells paintings,
artists at Tesuque who create pottery, paintings sculpture, weavings and more.
and sculpture. You will also see some silver- The annual feast day, honoring Our Lady of
work and traditional clothing made at the the Assumption, is Aug. 15. No cameras,
pueblo. sketching or recording are allowed. The pueblo
The annual Feast Day of San Diego on Nov. also offers bass, catfish and trout fishing at the
12, the Christmas Day Celebration, the Three nearby Zia Lake. Fishing permits are available.
Kings Day festivities in January and the Corn Zia Pueblo, located 17 miles (27 km.) northwest
Dance on the first weekend in June are usually of Bernalillo and eight miles northwest of Santa
open to the public. However, the pueblo’s Ana Pueblo on U.S. 550, is open during daylight
church recently burned down so be sure to call hours only. 135 Capital Square Dr., Zia Pueblo
ahead to verify if events are occurring. 87053-6013; (505) 867-3304, fax: 867-3308.
Photography is not allowed.
Today the people of Tesuque speak their
native Tewa, English and a few converse in Zuni Pueblo
Spanish. The reservation encompasses more
than 17,000 acres, including Aspen Ranch and Zuni, New Mexico’s most populated pueblo,
the Vigil Land Grant high in the Santa Fe was the first native settlement visited in 1540
National Forest. by Spanish explorers, who thought it was one
Just across the highway from Camel Rock, of the legendary Seven Golden Cities of Cíbola.
Tesuque Pueblo operates Camel Rock Casino, Today, there is no gold to be found, but there’s
(800) 462-2635, (505) 984-8414, which has an an abundance of turquoise and silver jewelry
arts and crafts gift store. The tribe also oper- for sale in the pueblo, whose in-state popula-
ates the Tesuque Pueblo Flea Market (505-995- tion was counted at 7,758 by the Census 2000.
8626) on Opera Hill, just off U.S. 84/285 north According to a recent tribal count, however, that
of Santa Fe, with more 1,200 booths every number is now estimated to be more at than
weekend from February to December, and 10,000.
Camel Rock Suites, 3007 S. St. Francis Dr. in The Zuni people are famous for their needle-
Santa Fe, (877) 989-3600 or (505) 989-3600. point and inlay jewelry as well as “fetish” stone
The pueblo is closed to the public on certain carving. These items can be found in shops Buying or
days of the year so call ahead before visiting. locally and throughout the Southwest. Plan to
Rt. 42 Box 360-T, Santa Fe 87506; (505) visit the Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts, (505) Selling
983-2667, fax: (505) 982-2331. 782-5531, 782-5532 and several other trading
posts.
Indian Art?
Originally built in 1629, Our Lady of
Zia Pueblo Guadalupe Mission at the center of the old vil- Know the Law
lage can be visited during limited hours. There Under the Indian Arts and
Zia Pueblo is the birthplace of the ancient you will find life-size murals of kachinas Crafts Act, all products must
sun symbol, which sports multiple stylized rays painted on the interior walls of the church. be marketed truthfully
radiating in each of the traditional four direc- Visit the Zuni Visitor Center located at the regarding heritage and tribal
tions from a central sun. In the 1920s the Arts & Crafts Complex on N.M. 53 to get current affiliation of the artist or
emblem was placed on New Mexico’s state local information, purchase photo permits, book craftsperson.
flag, and it remains there today. Once one of tours, and to plan your visit, (505) 782-7238.
the largest of the Río Grande pueblos with eight www.experiencezuni.com Information
plazas and 6,000 people, the pueblo has Learn about the Zuni past at the A:shiwi For a free brochure on the
decreased in size to a population of about 646 A:wan Museum & Heritage Center located in Indian Arts and Crafts Act
today (Census 2000). the historic Hapadina Building, where and how to file a complaint,
This Keres-speaking pueblo is situated near “Hawikku: Echoes from Our Past” and other
contact the Indian Arts and
the Jémez River atop a small mesa that pro- cultural exhibits are on display; (505) 782-4403.
Crafts Board, U.S.
vides a spectacular view of the surrounding For information about fishing and hunting
areas. Behind the pueblo lie the Nacimiento permits call the Zuni Game and Fish
Department of the Interior
Mountains and the Pajarito and Jémez Department at (505) 782-5851. Zuni Pueblo is
1849 C Street, NW
plateaus. They are accessible via Indian Routes 35 miles (53 km.) south of Gallup on N.M. 53. Washington, DC 20240
78 and 79 and you‘ll need permission from the For Zuni tribal government information, contact T: 202 208 3773
Necklace, Navajo
tribal administration office to explore them. P.O. Box 339, Zuni Pueblo 87327; (505) E: iacb@os.doi.gov
Potters from Zia Pueblo are known for the 782-7000, fax: 782-7210. www.ashiwi.org W:www.iacb.doi.gov
geometric designs used on pottery and plant
and animal motifs used on white backgrounds. Indian Arts and Crafts Board
The pueblo women are skilled at making thin- U.S. Department of the Interior
walled pottery usually decorated with Zia bird
Y ou’ll find New Mexico’s only metropolitan city in the Central Region. Albuquerque,
founded in 1706, still preserves its history in the Old Town area, where visitors
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can enjoy shops, galleries, and the arts, crafts and foods sold by vendors and artisans who sur-
round the plaza daily. Before the city was founded, El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro passed
through the area. This 1,800-mile Royal Road, used by Spaniards more than 400 years ago, ran
from Mexico City to what is now the Santa Fe/Taos area. Hundreds of years before the arrival of
the Europeans, Puebloan people used the same trail for communication and trade. El Camino
Real followed the route that is now I-25. New Mexico’s partner arterial to I-25, I-40, replaced a
more contemporary historic road, the legendary Route 66.
With two interstate highways crossing in the middle of the state,
Right—A beautiful New Mexico sky
visitors can easily experience both the natural and man-made
Cuba attractions in the region. The Jémez, Zia,
accentuates the Río Grande near
Santa Ana, Sandia, Isleta, Santa Domingo, San Albuquerque. Photo by William Stone.
Torreón Jémez Felipe and Cochití Pueblos are all located in

Springs
Ponderosa the area. Each pueblo has much for visitors to
San Ysidro explore, including Las Vegas-style casinos,
golf courses, visitor centers and more.
Bernalillo
Corrales Placitas In addition to the cultural history provided
Rio Rancho
by the Native Americans in the area, travelers
ALBUQUERQUE
Moriarty
Bosque
Los Lunas
Tomé Estancia
Belén Manzano
can enjoy the Mountainair

prehistoric landscape. Once under Corona
the water of an ancient ocean, New
Mexico’s Central Region boasts plenty of of hiking, camping and natural sightseeing areas,
including the Sandía, Manzano and Jémez mountains, the Río Grande and the farming
communities of Los Lunas and Belén, where many spots along the river serve as refuge for
migrating birds.
For a bird’s-eye view of the Sandía Mountains, so named because of their watermelon
(sandía in Spanish) color at sunset, visitors can ride the Sandía Peak Tramway. The world’s
longest tramway, it rises 2.7 miles above the city, giving riders an 11,000-square-mile
panoramic view of the state. For more aerial excitement, the Albuquerque International Balloon
Fiesta takes place every October and now December. The mass ascension of hundreds of bal-
loons at dawn every day of the fiesta should not to be missed.

Central
Albuquerque
Attractions
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Albuquerque Aquarium. Moray eel cave,

shark tank, exhibits trace Río Grande water
from Rockies to Gulf Coast. 2601 Central
NW. (505) 764-6200.
www.cabq.gov/biopark/aquarium/index.html
Beach Waterpark. Water slides, pools,
wave pool, lazy river. 1600 Desert Surf Loop
NE 87107. Open mid-May-Labor Day. (505)
345-6066, fax: 344-2222.
www.beachwaterpark.com
Cliff’s Amusement Park. Roller coasters,
including N.M.’s first super coaster, chil-
dren’s rides, water park, games, arcade,
gifts. Group and birthday rates. 4800 Osuna
NE 87109. (505) 881-9373.
www.cliffsamusementpark.com
Gruet Winery. Sparkling wine producer.
Tasting, tours, retail. 8400 Pan American
Fwy. NE 87113. (888) 857-9463, (505)
821-0055, fax: 857-0066.
www.gruetwinery.com Above—Albuquerque’s Old Town becomes on I-40, Exit 187 at Edgewood. 3/4 mile
Hinkle Family Fun Center. Laser tag, quite festive during the holidays. Photo by west on N. Frontage Rd. 87 N. Frontage Rd.,
go-carts, miniature golf, bumper boats, Jonathan A. Meyers. Edgewood 87015. (877) 815-9453, (505)
arcade, parties. 12901 Indian School NE 281-7655, fax: 281-9453.
87112. (505) 299-3100, fax: 299-3777. Manzano Mountains State Park. www.wildlifewest.org/naturepark/
www.hinklefamilyfuncenter.com Campsites. 13 miles northwest of
E-mail: colleenjwwyatt@aol.com Mountainair on N.M. 55. (505) 847-2820. Sporting Fun
Río Grande Zoological Park. More than Río Grande Nature Center State Park.
1,000 animals in their natural habitats, Migratory bird sanctuary, fauna/flora Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball Club.
including an African savanna and Amazon exhibits, 3-mile hiking trail, native plant Pacific Coast League. April-Sept. 1601
rain forest. 903 10th SW. (505) 764-6200. garden, visitor center. 2901 Candelaria NW. Avenida Cesar Chávez SE 87106. (505)
www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo (505) 344-7240. 924-2255, fax: (505) 242-8899.
Roller King. 400 Paisano NE (NE corner Salt Missions Trails. Scenic, historic loop www.albuquerquebaseball.com
of I-40 and Juan Tabo). (505) 299-4494. tours along the eastern slopes of the Albuquerque Sportsplex. Youth & adult
Sandía Peak Tramway. Longest aerial Manzano Mountains. 70 miles southeast of softball, baseball, sand volleyball. Company
tram in the world, to 10,387 feet on top of Albuquerque near Salinas Pueblo Missions events, catering. 9704 Louisiana NE 87113.
Sandía Mountains. Dine either at top or at Natl. Monument. (505) 847-2585. (505) 823-2343, fax: (505) 821-6872.
base. Closed for maintenance April 12-23. Sandía Crest. Highest scenic drive in the www.abqsportsplex.com
#10 Tramway Loop NE 87122. (505) Southwest, to summit of the Sandía E-mail: mfoote13@aol.com
856-6419, 856-7325, fax: 856-6335. Mountains. 10,678-foot elevation. East of Arroyo del Oso Golf Course. 7001 Osuna
www.sandiapeak.com Albuquerque, exit N.M. 536 near Tijeras and Rd. NE. (505) 884-7505.
E-mail: info@sandiapeak.com Cedar Crest. (505) 243-0605. Championship Golf Course at the
Sandía Shadows Vineyard/Winery. P.O. Sandía Lakes Recreation Area. Fishing, University of New Mexico. 3601 University
Box 92675 Albuquerque 87199-2675. (505) hiking, bird watching, playground, shelters, Blvd. SE. (505) 277-4546.
856-1006. tackle store, picnicking. North of www.unm.edu/~golf
Albuquerque via N.M. 313. (505) 897-3971. Cobblestone Riding Club. 8961 2nd St.
Outdoor Getaways Shady Lakes. Water-lily gardens NW, Albuquerque. (505) 897-9933.
frequented by many birds and turtles. Del Sol Equestrian Center. 6715 Isleta
Elena Gallegos, Albert G. Simms Park. 2 miles from I-25 via N.M. 313 and Tramway Blvd. SW. (505) 873-0888.
Mountain area, hiking, biking, horseback rid- Blvd. (505) 898-2568, 898-8531. The Downs at Albuquerque. Horse
ing, picnicking, sightseeing. 7100 Tramway Wildlife West Nature Park. 122-acre racing in season (Mar. 14-June 8, Sept.),
Blvd. NE 87122. (505) 873-6620, fax: park, wildlife includes whitetail deer, bob- simulcasting, slot machines. Expo New
873-6628. cats, cougars, coyotes, javalinas, raptors, Mexico (state fairgrounds). (505) 266-5555.
Cíbola National Forest Headquarters. mountain lions, wolves. Trails through www.abqdowns.com
2113 Osuna Rd. NE, Suite A. (505) constructed natural habitats, seasonal
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Visit Historic Old Town and These Other
Where Albuquerque Began
Rediscover
A museum so interesting, your kids Old Town...
won’t even care that they’re learning. Where
Albuquerque
The National Atomic Museum is an Began
intriguing place to learn the story More than 150 shops and galleries,
of the Atomic Age, from early housed in historic adobe buildings,
research of nuclear development are hidden among the patios and
through today’s peaceful uses winding paths that are both
of nuclear technology. The Southwest and Old World. Enjoy a
Museum’s permanent displays
Photography: Joe Burgess ©

wide variety of foods in the cafés
and its constantly changing and restaurants set in a casual
special exhibits present history, atmosphere.
science applications and future
developments of nuclear energy. Rediscover Old Town, the Art and
Explore for yourself how nuclear Soul of Albuquerque, at the cross-
science continues to influence roads of history, culture, religion
our world. and community life. Some of the wonderful sights in Historic Old Town.
1905 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque NM 505-245-2137 www.atomicmuseum.com P.O. Box 7483 • Albuquerque, NM 87104
www.albuquerqueoldtown.com
If you like Dinosaurs, you’ll love the Museum!

New Mexico Museum of
Natural History and Science
If you are curious about dinosaurs, then the
New Mexico Museum of Natural History
& Science is for you! From the life size
sculptures of “Spike” the
Pentaceratops, and “Alberta” the
Albertosaurus, to the FossilWorks
laboratory, the Museum is chock full
of dinosaurs! Open daily 9-5
Journey to all corners of the except Thanksgiving,
Earth and beyond in the Christmas and non-
holiday Mondays
Extreme-Screen Dyna in Jan. and Sept.
Theater. Showtimes are The Museum is
every hour on the hour, accessible to
all visitors.
10-5.
1801 Mountain Rd NW
NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque, NM MUSEUM OF
505-841-2800 NATURAL HISTORY
& SCIENCE
www.NMnaturalhistory.org

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Duke City Raceway. 301 Murray SE. Sat.-night races. (505)

873-7223. www.dukecityraceway.com
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Flying Horse Riding Academy. Boarding, lessons. 9500 Wilshire
Blvd. NE. (505) 822-8473.
Ladera Golf Course. 3401 Ladera Dr. NW. (505) 836-4449.
www.cabq.gov/golf
Los Altos Golf Course. 9717 Copper Ave. NE. (505) 298-1897.
www.cabq.gov/golf
Los Altos (Municipal) Skate Park. 10140 1/2 Lomas (Off-I-40)
87112. (505) 857-8640.
N.M. Scorpions. Pro hockey. Games at Tingley Coliseum. 6300
San Mateo Blvd. NE, #F-1, 87109. (505) 881-7825, fax: (505)
883-7829. www.scorpionshockey.com
Interactive experiences
N.M. State Fair Horse Racing. Fall season early through late
in Science
Sept. Simulcasting Mon.-Fri., slot machines. (505) 265-1791 Expo
Technology and Art.
New Mexico (state fairgrounds); (505) 266-5555 (Downs at
Albuquerque). www.nmstatefair.com
1701 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM
N.M. Touring Society. Cycling. P.O. Box 1261; Albuquerque
505-224-8300 87103-1261. (505) 237-9700. www.swcp.com/~nmts/
www.explora.mus.nm.us Outpost Ice Arena. 9530 Tramway Blvd. NE. Regulation size,
kitchen, pro shop, full service. (505) 856-7596, Ext. 11.
www.outposticearena.com
Paradise Hills Golf Course. 10035 Country Club Lane NW. (505)
898-7001. www.agpa.com
Puerto del Sol Golf Course. 1800 Girard SE. (505) 265-5636.
www.cabq.gov/golf
Sandía Peak Mountain Biking. Bike trail system 15+ miles,
full-service rental shop, bike/chairlift, scenic rides, outdoor grill.
Open weekends, holidays, Memorial Day-Labor Day & Balloon
Fiesta. Sandia Peak Ski Area. (505) 242-9133, fax: 242-6549.
www.sandiapeak.com
Sandía Peak Ski Area. Snowmaking throughout season, inter-
mediate ski area, 25 ski runs, uphill lift capacity 4,500 skiers per
hour. Alpine & snowboard lessons, rentals, food. Restaurants at
base and top of Sandía Peak Tramway. N.M. 536, the Sandía Crest
Natl. Scenic Byway. (505) 242-9052. www.sandiapeak.com
Stone Age Climbing Gym. Climbing school, group events,
Sandía wilderness guided climbs. 4201 Yale Ave. NE, Ste. 1, 87107.
(505) 341-2016, fax: 341-2015. www.climbstoneage.com
Town and Country Feed & Stables. 15600 Central SE.
(505) 296-6711.
UNM Athletic Dept. (The Lobos). Tickets: (505) 925-5626. 1414
University SE 87131. (800) 955-4965, (505) 925-5014, fax:
925-5609. www.GoLobos.com
Wolf Whitewater Kayak/Canoe School. Rafting, raft trips in
Visit Historic Old Town. Stay at the Best Western Rio Taos area. 4626 Palo Alto Ave. SE. (505) 262-1099.
Grande Inn for an experience you will remember for a life- www.wolfwhitewater.com
time. Just two blocks from Historic Old Town Plaza. Savor
the taste of traditional Southwestern fare at the Museums & Historic Sites
Albuquerque Grill just off the lobby .
174 guest rooms Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. Traditional and con-
Heated pool •Whirlpool Best Western temporary art of N.M. Outdoor sculpture garden. Reflects 400 years
Within walking distance of
over 150 shops and the NM of middle Río Grande Valley history; one of largest Spanish colonial
Museum of Natural History.
art collections in nation. Children’s exhibits, traveling exhibits,
Off I-40 on Rio Grande Blvd.
photo show from extensive archive. Sculpture garden, discovery
1015 Rio Grande Blvd. NW • Albuquerque, NM 87104 store. 2000 Mountain NW 87104. (505) 243-7255, fax: 764-6546.
1 - 8 0 0 - 9 5 9 - 4 7 2 6 • 5 0 5 -8 4 3 -9 5 0 0 www.cabq.gov/museum
www.riograndeinn.com Albuquerque Skateboard Museum. Dozens of boards, from
’50s Skee Skate to Old School/New School. Skate City Supply, 1311
Official Balloon Ride Operator – Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Eubank NE. (505) 294-6699.
www.skatecitysupply.com
American International Rattlesnake
Museum. World’s largest collection of vari-
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ous rattlesnake species. 202 San Felipe NW,

Ste. A 87104. (505) 242-6569, fax:
The Experience of a Lifetime 242-6569. www.rattlesnakes.com
Doll Museum and Shoppe. Antique/
HAPPENING RIGHT NOW! modern dolls in unique Victorian settings.
Open Tues.-Sun. 52091 Constitution Ave. NE
re s e r v e y o u r s e a t t o u n k n o w n d e s t i n a t i o n s , f u n & e x c i t e m e n t 87110. (505) (505) 255-8555, fax:
Rainbow
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Ernie Pyle Memorial Branch Library.
505-823-1111 • 800-725-2477
11520 San Bernardino NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87122, www.rainbowryders.com, e-mail: morehotair@rainbowryders.com
Memorabilia-filled 1940s home of late World
War II correspondent. 900 Girard SE. (505)
256-2065. www.cabq.gov/rgvls
¡Explora! Ideas You Can Touch. Hands-
Who says New Mexico on exhibits, creative activities that encourage
doesn’t have a discovery in science, technology, art. Explora
theme park? Store. 1701 Mountain Rd. NW, 87104. (505)
224-8300. www.explora.mus.nm.us
Geology Museum. Moon rocks, minerals
There’s always something • Concerts • Trade Shows and fossils. Meteoritics Institute. Sixth
happening at Expo New Mexico. • Family Shows • Flea Market Located in Albuquerque largest meteorite collection in the U.S.
Experience year-round • Arts & Crafts Fairs • Sporting Events on Louisiana Blvd., Northrop Hall, UNM Campus.
entertainment, including: • Livestock Events and more Exit I-40 South (505) 277-4204. epswww.unm.edu
Phone: 505-265-1791 • Fax: 505-266-7784 • www.nmstatefair.com Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Pueblo
Indian life & culture from prehistory through
contemporary times. Gallery, performances,
Entertaining New Mexico for years. gift shop, restaurant, children’s museum.
2401 12th St. NW 87104. (800) 766-4405,
(505) 843-7270, fax: 842-6959.
www.indianpueblo.org
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology.
Emphasis on native cultures of Southwest,
Mimbres & Pueblo pottery, American Indian
baskets, kachinas, Navajo weavings. UNM
Southwest’s Largest Native American Owned & Operated Trading Post Campus off University Blvd. between
100 BIEN MUR DRIVE NE
INTERSTATE 25 NORTH AND TRAMWAY ROAD (EXIT 234) Central/Lomas. (505) 277-4404, 277-4405.
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87113
505-821-5400, 1-800-365-5400, website: www.bienmur.com www.unm.edu/~maxwell
Open Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm Mexican Consulate. Rotating art exhibits
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
feature Mexican and New Mexican artists.
Located on the Sandia Indian reservation. 1610 4th St. NW 87102. (505) 247-2139.
A totally new experience that emanates Museum of Archaeology & Biblical
ancient culture. A truly Indian shopping History. Examines 3,000 years of evidence
center for the first time buyer or the for historical authenticity of biblical text.
discriminating collector! An impressive 10110 Constitution NE 87112. (505)
range of jewelry and other arts and crafts
332-4253. www.abqsymposium.org
make Bien Mur unique and distinctive.
Museum of Archaeology, Material
Prices are competitive and authenticity is
guaranteed. Direct from the artist to you... Culture. Timeline of artifacts from ice age
Traditional and Contemporary to Battle of Wounded Knee, Sandía Cave
Jewelry - Pottery - Kachinas - Folkart exhibit, gift shop. Open daily. On Turquoise
Baskets - Drums - Rugs - And More Trail in Cedar Crest, east of Albuquerque.
22 Calvary Rd., P.O. Box 582, Cedar Crest
87008-0582. (505) 281-2005.
E-mail: bradleybowman@earthlink.net
Museum of Southwestern Biology.
Southwest fauna & flora. UNM Campus
near Yale/Central, 167 Castetter Hall, 87131-
1091. (505) 277-3411.
http://biology.unm.edu/
National Atomic Museum. Atom bomb
story, military exhibits, peaceful uses of
Enchanted Winds
technology. 1905 Mountain Rd. NW. (505) Balloon Rides!
245-2136, 284-3243, fax: (505) 242-4537.
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www.atomicmuseum.com
E-mail: info@atomicmuseum.com
National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Hispanic arts & lifeways with visual arts,
drama, traditional & contemporary music,
dance, literary arts, film, culinary arts,
library research, genealogy. Galleries,
performing-arts space, restaurant, gift shop. If you like Southwestern,
Admission fee. Corner of 4th St./Avenida
Cesar Chávez. 1701 4th St. SW 87102.
(505) 246-2261, fax: 245-2613.
www.nhccnm.org
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N.M. Holocaust & Intolerance Museum
• Fun! Fun! Fun!
& Study Center. Holocaust, Native 850 St. Michael’s Drive,
American, Armenian genocide, etc., exhibits, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Fully Insured FAA Pilots
free admission. Open Tues.-Sat. 415 Central 505-438-7000 Sunrise & Sunset Flights
Ave. NW 87102. (505) 247-0606, fax: Hotel & Resort Pick-Up
(505) 323-3946. 1321 Eubank NE
www.nmholocaustmuseum.org Albuquerque, NM 87112 Accident Free Ride Operator!
E-mail: info@ nmholocaustmuseum.org 505-292-7337 Open 24 hours CALL NOW!
N.M. Museum of Natural History & 843-6888 Albuquerque
Science. 12 billion years of natural history. Visit our website: 1-888-246-6359
Dinosaurs, Evolator high-tech “time www.strictlysouthwestern.com www.enchantedwinds.com
machine,” living forest, LodeStar Astronomy
Center, rumbling volcano, ice age cave,
extreme screen Dyna Theater, café, 1901 University Blvd. NE
Natureworks, fun/discovery store. 1801 Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-884-2500
Mountain Rd. NW. (505) 841-2800,
LodeStar: (505) 841-5985.
www.nmnaturalhistory.org
N.M. Veterans Memorial. Memorial,
museum, veterans reunions, tours. Open Resort feel in the
Fri.-Mon. 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE 87108.
(505) 256-2042, fax: (505) 294-6617.
heart of Albuquerque.
Old Town. Historic district with gift shops,
restaurants, galleries, San Felipe de Neri
Church. South of I-40 from Río Grande Blvd.
exit, 2 miles west of downtown. (505) 243-
3215. www.albuquerqueoldtown.com
Petroglyph National Monument.
Prehistoric rock art on West Mesa volcanic
escarpment. Visitor center: 3 miles north of
I-40 at 6001 Unser Blvd. (505) 899-0205,
fax: 899-0207. Self-guided tours: 5 miles We have everything you need to make your trip a successful one. Our comfortable
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and Indian Cultural Centers.
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• International Airport is 8 minutes away with shuttle service provided.
• Downtown Business District, University of New Mexico, Medical
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Above—The moon rises over a bluff in the Ojito Wilderness Study Area near Albuquerque. Photo by Tom Till.

Exit 230 off I-25 • 4800 Osuna Rd. NE at San Mateo • Albuquerque, NM 87109-2314 • (505) 881-9373 • www.CliffsAmusementPark.com
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Río Grande near Peña Blanca. Photo by Tara
Telephone Pioneer Museum of N.M. Gibbens.
Instruments/equipment, from 1876 model
phone to fiber optics. 110 4th St. NW. (505) Performing Arts/Galleries
842-2937. www.nmculture.org
Tinkertown Museum. Lifework of Ross Albuquerque Little Theater. Call for sched-
Ward with renowned folk-art collection, ule. 224 San Pasquale Ave. SW. (505) 242-
including miniature Western town, 3-ring 4750. www.littletheatre.org/~alt
circus display, compound surrounded by E-mail: alt@swcp.com
more than 52,000 bottles. Opens April-Oct. Ballet Theater of N.M. Call for schedule.
In Sandía Park, on Turquoise Trail, 17 miles 6913 Natalie NE. Performances at KiMo
east of Albuquerque via I-40 and N.M. 14 Theatre. (505) 888-1054. www.btnm.org
(Exit 175) then 6 miles until N.M. 536. (505) E-mail: info@btnm.org
281-5233. www.tinkertown.com Chamber Music Albuquerque. Call for
Turquoise Museum. World’s first schedule. (505) 268-1990.
turquoise museum, samples from 60 mines www.cma-abq.org
in four continents. 2107 Central NW. (505) Dance Theatre of the Southwest Inc.
247-8650, (800) 821-7443. Training school. 4200 Wyoming. (505)
Turquoise Trail. Natl. Scenic Byway 296-9465. www.dtsw.com
between Santa Fe & Albuquerque through Fine Arts Gallery. N.M. artists; contempo-
historic Golden, Madrid, Cerrillos, summit of rary, Western, traditional fine art. Expo New
10,678-foot Sandía Crest. 15 miles from Mexico, Gates 3, 4, (state fairgrounds) San
Albuquerque on N.M. 14 and 536. P.O. Box Pedro Blvd. NE. (505) 265-1791, Ext. 233 or
303, Sandía Park 87047. (888) 263-0003, 454.
(505) 281-5233, fax: 286-9335. Harwood Art Center. music, dance, art
www.turquoisetrail.org exhibitions, workshops, film series. 1114 7th
E-mail: trail@turquoisetrail.org St. NW. (505) 242-6367.
E-mail: harwood@swcp.com
Jonson Gallery. Works by Raymond Jonson, and 4th streets on Reinken. (505) 864-2830.
contemporary artists. UNM Campus, 1909 Las Belén State Waterfowl Area. Farming
Lomas NE. (505) 277-4967. operations for birds, particularly in the
www.unm.edu/~jonsong winter. Hunting season. South of Belén.
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Journal Pavilion. Outdoor concerts, Sen. Willie M. Chávez Educational
natl./intl. performances, big-name acts. Center. Along Río Grande in Belén. via N.M.
Reserved, general, lawn seating. Food, 109. Park open to public Sat. & Sun. only, no
beverage, alcohol services. (505) 246-8742, overnight camping. (505) 864-3915.
(505) 452-5100. On Bobby Foster Rd., off
I-25, Río Bravo Blvd. and Broadway. Sporting Fun
www.journalpavilion.com
KiMo Theatre. Music, drama, plays, dance, City of Belén Multipurpose Park. Soccer,
performance art. Call for schedule. 423 Central baseball fields, tennis courts, horseshoes,
Ave. NW. (505) 768-3522. www.cabq.gov/kimo volleyball, skateboard park. Aragón Rd. (505)
La Compañía. Call for schedule. (505) 242- 864-2830.
7929. Tierra del Sol Country Club. 1000 Golf
Musical Theatre SW. Call for schedule, Course Rd. (505) 864-1000, 864-2293.
locations. 4804 Central Ave. SE. (505) Valencia Sheriff Posse Arena. Events
262-9301. www.musicaltheatresw.com throughout spring, summer, fall. Barrel rac-
N.M. Ballet Co. P.O. Box 2518, Albuquerque ing, team roping, steer/bull riding, children’s
87514-1518. Call for schedule. (505) 292- rodeos, Winter Series Rodeo in Feb./Mar.,
4245. www.nmballet.org Valencia County queen contest. (505)
N.M. Jazz Workshop. Call for schedule. 864-3294, 864-7383.
3205 Central N.E., Ste. 104. (505)
255-9798. www.flash.net/~nmjw Museums & Historic Sites
E-mail: nmjw@flash.net
N.M. Symphony Orchestra. Call for sched- Harvey House Museum. Harvey Girls &
ule. P.O. Box 30208, 4401 Menaul Blvd. NE, houses, Santa Fe Railway, Valencia County
Albuquerque 87110. (505) and Belén city history. 104 N. 1st St. (at the
881-8999. www.nmso.org
Popejoy Hall. Call for schedule. UNM
Campus, Stanford/Central Ave. NE. (800) 905-
3315, (505) 277-4569, (505) 925-5858.
www.popejoyhall.com
Rodey & Experimental Theatre. Call for
schedule. UNM. 1412 Center for the Arts. (505)
277-4332. www.unm.edu/~theatre/td
Rodey Theater. Call for schedule. UNM
Campus, 1412 Center for the Arts. (505)
277-4332.
South Broadway Cultural Center. National
touring shows, year-round art exhibits, gallery,
theater. 1025 Broadway SE. (505) 848-1320.
Tamarind Lithography Institute. Tours first
Friday of month. 108 Cornell SE. (505)
277-3901. www.unm.edu/~tamarind/
UNM Art Museum. Students, faculty, guest
art shows. Center for the Arts Bldg. on UNM
Campus near Central and Cornell. (505) 277-
4001.
Vortex Theater. Call for schedule.
2004 1/2 Central SE. (505) 247-8600.
Belén
Outdoor Getaways
Anna Becker Park. Old-fashioned gaze-
bo, picnic area, playground. Between 3rd
railway tracks). Open Tues.-Sat., 12:30-3:30
Moving to New Mexico? p.m. (505) 861-0581.
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Delavy House/Sandoval County
Historical Society Museum. More than
1,000 photographs from 1880 to 1980, vil-
lage histories, genealogical information.
Visits prearranged. Off U.S. 550 (N.M. 44) in
Bernalillo between Santa Ana Star Casino
and Coronado State Monument. (505)
867-2755.
El Zócalo (Abenicio Salazar Building).
Built in 1922-23, former high school until
1965, declared historic site in 1980.
Old Convent Building. Built in 1875,
donated by José Leandro Perea to
Archbishop Lamy, Sisters of Loretto opened
girls school in 1878.
Old Stone Jail. Used in 1800s, sits behind
Sandoval County Courthouse.
Perea/Baca House. Last stage stop
before Santa Fe on El Camino Real, later an
emergency school by Sisters of Loretto in
1905.
Rose’s Pottery House. Pottery, Southwest
artifacts. 925 Camino del Pueblo. (505)
867-2338.
Sandoval County Courthouse. Built in
1926 on site of former burned courthouse.
Santuario de San Lorenzo. Built in 1856,
next to Our Lady of Sorrows Church. 281
Camino del Pueblo. Call (505) 867-5252 or
go to Our Lady of Sorrows Church so they
Above—Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument near Mountainair. Photo by Bob Young. can let you in.

Silva’s Saloon. More than 100 years old,
site of many Western movies, memorabilia
collection. Travel the Jemez
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A river runs through it! A gracious hostess Local fine art, jewelry, gifts, Native American arts,
Cycling. Variety of routes/lanes. Corrales pampers her guests w/delicious food & comforts. designer clothes, toys and more. Art exhibits.
Cycling Club. (505) 898-6206.
Desert Willow Bed & Breakfast - Laughing Lizard Inn & Cafe -
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Casa San Ysidro. Spanish colonial
rancho. Period artifacts. Open for tours by Elk Mountain Lodge - Getaway Los Ojos Restaurant & Saloon -
reservation Feb. through Nov. (505) 1-800-815-2859 www.elkmountainlodge.cc 505.829.3547 redheadedfilly@yahoo.com
898-3915. Rustic cabin elegance with romantic views, private jet Authentic Old West atmosphere. Mexican entrees,
www.cabq.gov/museum/history/casa.virtualtour.html tubs for two, breakfast items. chiles, famous Jemez burgers. Music & dancing.
Old San Ysidro Church. Built in 1860s. Enchanted Lands Enterprises - Oso Realty - Friendly Service
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Above—Midway at the annual State Fair in

Cuba Albuquerque lures thousands of visitors each
year. Photo by Jonathan A. Meyers.
Outdoor Getaways
San Gregorio Reservoir. Fishing. San Jémez Springs off N.M. 4 and N.M. 126.
Pedro Parks Wilderness. Off N.M. 126 on F.R. (505) 829-3630.
70. (505) 289-3264. Jémez Springs Bath House. 062 Jémez
San Pedro Parks Wilderness. Fishing. Springs Plaza. (505) 829-3303.
Just east of Cuba off U.S. 550 to N.M. 126, www.jemez.com/baths
then F.R. 70. (505) 289-3264. Las Conchas Trail. Forested hiking along
east fork of Jémez River. (505) 829-3535.
Seven Springs State Trout Hatchery.
22 miles northwest of Jémez Springs on
Jémez Springs N.M. 126. (505) 829-3535, 829-3740.
Spence Hot Springs. Off N.M. 4, about
Attractions 7 miles north of Jémez Springs. (505)
829-3535.
N.M. Wine Growers Assoc. Promotes
N.M. wineries, organizes 5 wine festivals. Museums & Historic Sites
P.O. Box 670, Jémez Pueblo 87024. (866)
494-6366, (505) 834-0101, fax: 834-0402. Jémez State Monument. 14th-century
www.nmwine.com pueblo, 17th-century mission ruins. 1/4 mile
north of Jémez Springs on N.M. 4. (505)
Natural Wonders 829-3530. www.museumofnewmexico.org
Soda Dam. 300-ft.-long natural dam

formed from mineral deposits. 2 miles north
of Jémez Springs via N.M. 4. Los Lunas
Outdoor Getaways Attractions

Battleship Rock/McCauley Hot Springs. Mystery Rock. Stone preserves abbrevi-
Off N.M. 4, about 5 miles north of Jémez ated form of Ten Commandments. West of
Springs. (505) 829-3535. Los Lunas on N.M. 6 at base of Mystery
Fenton Lake State Park. Fishing, pic- Mountain. (505) 841-0705.
nicking, campsites. 19 miles northwest of

Outdoor Getaways
Daniel Fernández Park. Picnic area,
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basketball, recreation center located off
N.M. 314. (505) 865-2128.
Sporting Fun
Badlands BMX. Bicycle motocross. On
Morris Rd. off N.M. 314. (505) 865-2128.
Heritage Park. Soccer fields, tennis,
volleyball, basketball, skate/bike/walking
trail, off N.M. 47. (505) 865-2128.

Luna Mansion. Elegant mansion on
historical register, restaurant/bar. Tours
available. 20 miles south of Albuquerque;
1.5 miles from I-25 on Main St. (505)
865-7333.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
In center of Peralta community, site of 1862
Civil War battle. (505) 869-2189.
Teofilo’s Restaurant. House built in
1913. 144 Main St. (505) 865-5511.
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Attractions
Anderson Valley. Vineyards. Tours
available, open Tues.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Gift
shop, tasting room. 4920 Río Grande Blvd.
NW. (505) 344-7266.
Casa Rondeña. Winery. 733 Chávez Rd.,
Los Ranchos 87107 (between Río
Grande/4th St.). Open Thurs.-Sun., 1 p.m.-
5 p.m. (800) 706-1699, (505) 344-5911,
fax: 343-1823.
www.casarondena.com
Growers and Crafts Markets. Summer,
starts mid-May every Sat., 7 a.m.-11 a.m.;
winter: 2nd Sat. each month, Dec.- April.
6718 Rio Grande Blvd. NW 87107. (505) Sporting fun
344-6582. Manzano
Los Poblanos Fields Open Space. Harnett Park. Playground, tennis courts,
Community-grown crops, Maize Maze, indoor handball court, jog/walk trail. 6718 Outdoor Getaways
garden school. Off Montaño Road, 1.1 miles Río Grande Blvd.
west of 4th St., north on Tierra Viva, park in Liz Sanchez Training Stables. Riding Manzano Hawk Watch Site. Hawks,
gravel lot to left. (505) 345-4580. lessons, summer day camp. 7622 Río Grande, eagles, falcons. Camping. Near Manzano.
www.communityfarm.org Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. (505) 898-1810. Off F.R. 245. (505) 255-7622.
Los Ranchos Wine and Spring Fest. www.hawkwatch.org
Held every May. Los Ranchos. Museums & Historic Sites
Planet Fun. Children’s entertainment.
Mon.-Fri., admission specials. 7901 4th St. NW Fourth St. Segments part of original
(505) 792-0150. Route 66 and El Camino Real National
Scenic Byways.
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Moriarty Above—Cabezón Peak casts its mighty Performing Arts/Galleries

shadow across the landscape west of Jémez
Sporting Fun Pueblo. Photo by Tom Till. Art Alley Project. Local sculpture, paint-
ings, poetry. Open 24 hours. (505)
Rockin’ Horse Arena. Several annual Museums & Historic Sites 847-0125. www.artalleyproject.com
statewide events, monthly bar racing. Just
north of town. (505) 832-6619. Moriarty Historical Society Museum.
Sundance Aviation. Hub for soaring. Focuses on growth & development of typical
Instructional flights, recreational rides homesteading & railroad town in early 20th Placitas
available daily at airport. P.O. Box 2066. century. 201 Broadway. (505) 832-4087,
(505) 832-2222. www.soarsundance.com 832-4406. Attractions
East Mountain Sports Park. State/local
motocross races in spring/summer. 2 miles Anasazi Fields Winery. Dry, oak-aged
west of Moriarty on I-40. (505) 292-6692. fruit wines. 26 Camino de los Pueblitos. Open
Mountainair Sat., Sun., noon-5 p.m., or by appt. (505)
Outdoor Getaways 867-3062. www.nmwine.net/anasazi
Crossley Park. Shady stop for locals/ Natural Wonders
travelers. Along historic Route 66. Salinas Pueblo Missions National
Moriarty City Park. Family picnics/ Monument. Indian & mission ruins at Abó, Sandía Man Cave. Evidence of ancient
outings. (505) 832-4087. Gran Quivira, Quarai in Mountainair vicinity. man found here. Self-guided hike. Off N.M.
Visitor center at corner of Ripley and 165 in Sandía Mountains east of Placitas.
Broadway (U.S. 60). (505) 847-2585. Las Huertas Canyon. Scenic drive up
www.nps.gov/sapu northwestern slopes of Sandía Mountains,
picnic & camping areas, fishing. N.M. 165
east of Placitas.
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Attractions
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Sporting Fun
Blades Sports Center. Regulation
hockey/ice-skating rinks, indoor soccer,
seating for 175 spectators. 801 Loma
Colorado Dr. (505) 892-9222.
www.soccerinalbuquerque.com
Chamisa Hills Country Club. Golf
course, tennis courts, swimming. 500
Country Club Dr. (505) 892-8440.
New Mexico Department
www.chamisahills.com
Rio Rancho Sports Arena. Volleyball,
basketball. Loma Colorado Dr.
Rio Rancho Sports Complex. 3501 High
of Tourism/Photograph
Resort Blvd. (505) 891-5015.

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the Great American Race. Books, diecast Stop for some zesty New Mexican food.
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L ong ago in the 1540s Francisco Vázquez de Coronado and his expedition of
NORTHEAST
conquistadors scoured the rugged and rolling terrain of the Northeast Region for the
Seven Cities of Cíbola. History tells us that he never found gold, but he did come upon the
treasure of Pecos Pueblo. Today you can explore the ruins of this abandoned pueblo, which
at one time towered up to five stories. Today, all that visibly remains are the ruins of an
adobe Spanish colonial church.
Remnants of the romantic Old West abound in the northeast, which had more than its
share of cowboys and outlaws. Still visible in many locations are deep wagon-wheel ruts left
by travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, which was established 175 years ago and stretched from
Missouri to downtown Santa Fe. Visit Fort Union National Monument, where the ruins of a
large Army outpost remind of the soldiers who protected pioneers and traders on the trail.
Billy the Kid was known to Right— The setting sun illuminates Baldy
ride through here and a Ratón
whole host of other gun- Mountain over Eagle Nest Lake. Photo by
Des
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slingers and outlaws Martin Perea.
Eagle Nest
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and many others.
Alongside the memories of the past, the mountains and rolling plains of northeastern New
Mexico are dotted with many lake oases. The Blue Hole in Santa Rosa is a scuba-diver’s
paradise with an 81-foot deep pool that maintains a 63 degree temperature year-round. And
nearby Conchas and Ute lakes both provide an angler’s fill of pike, bass, catfish and trout,
while also offering boaters their fun.
Every spring and fall, a variety of magnificent waterfowl and birds of prey can be seen
making their seasonal commutes through the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge. Hike or
drive to the top of Capulín Volcano National Monument, where on a clear day you can see
Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. The northeastern landscape is a living monument to the
centuries of past people and it awaits the adventures of generations to come.
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15) Choice Hotels-New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 70) New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
16) Cities of Gold Casino Hotel/Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 71) New Mexico Farm & Heritage Ranch Museum . . . . . . . . . .128
17) Cliff’s Amusement Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 72) New Mexico Heritage Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
18) Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 73) New Mexico Lodging Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
19) Clovis/Portales Chambers of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 74) New Mexico Wine Growers Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
20) Coldwell Banker/Lota Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 75) North Central-Region 5 Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
21) Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 76) Ohkay-Casino Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
22) County of Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 77) Old Town Merchants/N.M. Natural History & Science Museum/
23) Courtyard by Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Atomic Museum/Indian Pueblo Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . .80
24) Deming Chamber/TDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 78) Pecos Trail Inn and Chilacas Restaurant & Cantina . . . . . . .179
25) Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 79) Plaza Inn/BW Winrock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
26) Eldorado Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 80) Prudential Schantz Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
27) Española Valley Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 81) Quail Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
28) Explora/Río Grande Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 82) Quality Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
29) Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 83) Ramada Inns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
30) Farmington Totah Festival & Summer Theatre . . . . . . . . . . .140 84) Red River Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
31) Fechin Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 85) Rio Rancho Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
32) Festival Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 86) Roswell, City of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
33) Gallup Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144-145 87) Ruidoso, Village of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
34) Garrett’s Desert Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 88) Sagebrush Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
35) Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu & in Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 89) Sandoval County Department of Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
36) Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . .145 90) Santa Fe Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
37) Great B & B’s of Taos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 91) Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
38) Hawthorne Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 92) Santa Fe Wine & Chile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
39) Hilton of Albuquerque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 93) Santa Fe Stoneworks, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
40) Hilton of Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 94) Silver City/Grant County Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
41) Holiday Inns Hotels & Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 95) Ski Santa Fe/Sandia Peak Tram . . . . . . . . . . .inside back cover
42) Hotel Santa Fe & The Hacienda at Hotel Santa Fe . . . . . . . .170 96) Sky City Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
43) Hotel St. Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 97) Socorro Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
44) Howard Johnson’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 98) Southeast Region 3 Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
45) Hyatt Regency Tamaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 99) Sunrise Springs Inn & Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
46) Indian Country USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 100) Taos Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
47) Inn at Loretto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 101) Taos Mountain Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
48) Inn at the Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 102) The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
49) Inn of the Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 103) The Santa Fe Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
50) Inn on the Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173 104) The Southwest Real Estate Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
51) Inns of Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 105) Tierra Wools-Los Ojos Hand Weavers, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
52) Isleta Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 106) Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
53) Jackalope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 107) U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts & Crafts Board . . .75
54) Jemez Valley Business Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 108) Village of Chama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
55) Jicarilla Inn/Lodge at Chama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
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Outdoor Getaways Outdoor Getaways

Capulín Volcano National Monument. Colin Neblett Wildlife Area. Largest
View 4 states from rim of dormant 1,000- state-run wildlife area, 33,116 acres. Deer,
foot-high symmetrical volcanic cinder cone. elk, other animals. Hunting in season. (505)
Wildlife, birds, wildflowers. 12 miles west of 445-2311.
Des Moines via U.S. 64/87 and N.M. 325. Elliott S. Barker Wildlife Area. 5,415
(505) 278-2201. www.nps.gov/cavo acres. Hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing,
horseback riding. High-clearance vehicles
Museums & Historic Sites recommended. 14 miles northwest of
Cimarrón via N.M. 204. (505) 376-2417.
Folsom Museum. Displays of Folsom Man Stubblefield Lake. 10 miles northeast of
(ca. 12,000 B.C.), replicas of Folsom spear Cimarrón via U.S. 64 north, near Maxwell.
points excavated in 1920s. Open 7 days Valle Vidal. 100,000-acre special man-
Memorial Day-Labor Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; agement area. Prime elk habitat. Fishing,
weekends in May, Sept., rest of year by appt. hiking, renovated campground, backcountry
In Folsom, 10 miles north of Capulín. P.O. Box camping. In Carson Natl. Forest. 27 miles
385, Folsom 88419. (505) 278-2122 (summer), north of Cimarrón. (505) 586-0520.
278-3616 (winter).
www.folsommuseum.netfirms.com Sporting Fun
Maverick Club Arena. Rodeo grounds.
Cimarrón West of N.M. 21, parallel to U.S. 64. Enter
from N.M. 21. (505) 376-2417.
Natural Wonders
Cimarrón Canyon State Park. Features
Cimarrón Palisades, 400-foot-high crenellated Historic Old Town. Walk to 14 marked
granite formations. Campsites, rainbow/ sites, self-guiding brochure. Cimarrón. (505)
brown trout fishing. On U.S. 64. (505) 376-2417.
377-6271. Kit Carson Museum. Site of Lucien
Tooth of Time. Old Santa Fe Trail land- Maxwell & Kit Carson’s 1848 fortified settle-
mark, prominent rock formation on eastern ment. Carson’s reconstructed home offers
slopes of Sangre de Cristo Mountains. glimpse of 1850s settlement life. Located at
Philmont Scout Ranch, 11 miles south of
Cimarrón via N.M. 21. No telephone. Direct
inquiries to Philmont, (505) 376-2281.
Old Mill Museum. Houses working mill
NORTHEAST
parts, life-size figures of local history. 220 W.

17th St. (505) 376-2417.
Philmont Museum/Seton Memorial
Library. Art, camping exhibits of late author-
naturalist and chief Scout for Boy Scouts of
America. At Philmont Scout Ranch. 4 miles
west of Cimarrón via N.M. 21. (505) 376-2281.
St. James Hotel. Began as saloon in 1873,
hotel added to serve Santa Fe Trail traders,
mountain men, desperadoes, some of whom
reputedly haunt it today. Bullet holes in ceiling
from gunfights. Corner of 17th/Collison
streets. (505) 376-2664.
Villa Philmonte. Summer home of oilman
Waite Phillips. Built in 1926-27, original family
furnishings. Tours available May-Sept. (505)
376-2281.
• Working cattle ranch Performing Arts/Galleries

• Cattle drives & roundups
• Horseback riding on 200 miles
For reservations or a of trails
Artisans of Cimarrón. Local art at Ramsey
brochure call • Fishing & hiking House Studio. Open daily. (505) 376-2305.
800-OUR-DUDE • Ancient Indian sites
50 Guest Ranch Lane, Roy, NM 87743 • Cowboy Campouts & Entertainment
http://www.hartleyranch.com E-mail: info@hartleyranch.com
Clayton
Outdoor Getaways
Clayton Lake State Park. Fishing, picnick-
Spend Tonight in Comfort ing, hiking, camping, dinosaur tracks. 12

miles northeast of Clayton via N.M. 370. (888)
667-2757, (505) 374-8808.
Dry Cimarrón Scenic Byway. Take N.M.
406 north to N.M. 456, 40 miles north of
Clayton. (505) 374-9253. Hunting/fishing
information. (505) 445-2311.
Kiowa and Rita Blanca National
Grasslands. Grasslands for outdoor recre-
ation, range, watershed, fish, wildlife. Santa
Fe Trail hiking, 2 miles of SFT ruts. 15 miles
south of Clayton via N.M. 402 or east via U.S.
87. Rita Blanca is 17 miles east of Clayton via
U.S. 56/64. (505) 374-9652.
www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola/
Sporting Fun
Comfort Inn of Las Vegas! Union County Fairgrounds. Arena, race-

track, horse stalls, livestock pens. W. Van
Wake up refreshed to views of majestic mountains and wide open plains. Buren St. (505) 374-9361.
Enjoy our Continental breakfast, relax after a hard day of sightseeing or
meetings in our indoor pool & spa or workout in our Fitness Center
opened 24 hours. We’re a wonderful destination for you to explore & Museums & Historic Sites
experience historic Las Vegas and the Wild West as it really was!
Plan your next vacation in the country Black Jack Ketchum’s Grave. Train robber
and come to the Comfort Inn of Las Vegas. hanged in Clayton in 1901. Clayton Cemetery
• a f f o r d a b l e • b e a u t i f u l • c o n v e n i e n t • on Princeton Ave.
I-25, Exit 347 (Las Vegas 1-800-716-1103) (Choice motels 1-800-221-2222) Eklund Dining Room/Saloon. Hotel built
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Music in the Parks – Sundays at Plaza Park, Memorial Day to
Labor Day; a free summer concert series.
Fourth of July Fiestas – July 4th Weekend; food, vendors,
entertainment, kids activities, rodeo, car show, queen
coronation and pageant.
Las Vegas Triathalon – Last weekend of July;
505-425-1824
Carnegie Library’s 100th Anniversary –
August 2004
Places with a Past Historic Sites Tour – 1st week-
end in August; Las Vegas has over 900 listings on the
National Historic Register, selected sites are chosen for the
tour, 505-425-8803.
Christmas Light Parade – 1st Weekend in December; night parade, arts &
crafts fair, biscochito contest, victorian home open house, carolers, luminaria
displays, and great shopping.
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East Moreno Ranch. Horseback rides, (505) 421-8028.
1892-1902, Wild West photos. 15 Main St. fishing, venue rental. (800) 282-8778, (505)
Outdoor Getaways
NORTHEAST
(505) 374-2551. www.theeklund.com 377-6931.

Herzstein Memorial Museum. Homestead Red Eagle Golf Course. 9 miles north on
memorabilia, art collection. Corner of N.M. 38. (505) 754-6569. El Porvenir Canyon. Creek, 2 campgrounds,
2nd/Walnut streets. (505) 374-2977. Hermit’s Peak nearby. 17 miles northwest on
McNees Crossing. Santa Fe Trail site Museums & Historic Sites N.M. 65 past Montezuma. (505) 425-3534.
named for trader killed there in 1828. Nearby Gallinas Canyon Recreation Area.
SFT ruts. 25 miles north of Clayton via N.M. Elizabethtown. Ghost town. 5 miles north Camping, picnicking, cross-country skiing,
402. (505) 374-9652, (505) 988-6888. via N.M. 38. ice skating pond. 15 miles northwest of Las
Elizabethtown Museum. Original 1860s Vegas via N.M. 65.
building, history, nearby cemetery. Open daily Hot Springs. Natural spring baths 5 miles
Eagle Nest Memorial Day through Labor Day. (505) west of Las Vegas on Hot Springs Blvd./
377-3420. N.M. 65.
Outdoor Getaways E-mail: etownmuseum@yahoo.com Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge.
Waterfowl, eagles. Near McAllister Lake, 5
Eagle Nest Lake. Now state-owned. miles SE of Las Vegas via N.M. 104 and
Fishing for kokanee salmon/trout. Marina, Las Vegas N.M. 281. (505) 425-3581.
boat rentals. A mile south off N.M. 64 in southwest.fws.gov/refuges/newmex/lvegas.html
Moreno Valley. Attractions McAllister Lake. Camping, fishing, water-
Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. Eastern fowl viewing. Eagles nearby in winter. 6 miles
gateway, from U.S. 64 north on N.M. 38 Fort Union Drive-In. Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. southeast of Las Vegas via N.M. 104/281.
begins 85-mile road journey. (505) 377-2420. nights; May-Sept. N.M. 518, just north of town. (505) 445-2311, (505) 827-7882.
Madison Vineyards/Winery. 26 miles www.gmfsh.state.nm.us
Sporting Fun Storrie Lake State Park. Visitor center,
Below—Montezuma Pond west of Las Vegas windsurfing, fishing, boating, water skiing,
Eagle Nest Marina & Mountain View offers fishing in the summer and ice skating camping, picnicking. 6 miles north via
Cabins. Boat rentals, tackle, hunting/fishing in the winter. Photo by Arnold Vigil, New N.M. 518. Reservations taken. (505)
licenses, guided trips. (505) 377-6941, fax: Mexico Magazine. 425-7278.
Villanueva State Park. Visitor center, fish-
ing, camping, picnicking. 31 miles southwest
of Las Vegas via I-25 and N.M. 3. (505)
421-2957.
Sporting Fun
El Rito de San José Cabins. In El Porvenir
on N.M. 65, 8 miles northwest of Montezuma.
HC 33, P.O. Box 186, Montezuma 87731.
(505) 425-7027.
www.lasvegasnewmexico.com
N.M. Highlands University Golf Course.
2118 8th St. (505) 425-7711.
www.nmhu.edu
Santa Fe Trail Events Center. Rodeos,
riding events. I-25, Exit 347 to Airport Rd.

Carnegie Library. Built in 1903, still func-
tions as library. 500 National Ave. (800) 832-
5947, (505) 454-1403, 454-1401, Ext. 272.
Castañeda Hotel. Originally Harvey House
hotel, built in 1898. 524 Railroad Ave. (800)
832-5947, 425-8631.
City of Las Vegas Museum/Rough
Riders Memorial Collection. Memorabilia,
Indian artifacts, city history, Santa Fe Trail
exhibit. Open year-round, weekends May-
Oct., free/donations. 727 Grand Ave., at
NORTHEAST
National/University streets. (505) 454-1401, Above—The historic Montezuma Castle west Maxwell via N.M. 505. (505) 375-2331.
Ext. 283. of Las Vegas is just as majestic today as it
Fort Union National Monument. Built was in its heyday in the early 1900s. Photo
1851-91 to guard Santa Fe Trail. 29 miles by Daryl A. Black. Mora
northeast of Las Vegas via I-25/N.M. 161,
Exit 366. (505) 425-8025. Performing Arts/Galleries Attractions
www.nps.gov/foun/
Historic El Fidel Hotel. Tours. Corner of Ray Drew Gallery at Thomas C. Donnelly Salman Ranch. Historic La Cueva church,
Grand/Douglas avenues. (505) 425-6761. Library. NMHU Campus, University Ave. (505) mill, raspberry farm. In La Cueva, 25 miles
Las Vegas Plaza. Trade center for 454-3338. north of Las Vegas via N.M. 518. (505)
Hispanics & Americans after 1835, site of Ilfeld Auditorium. Built 1914-21, state’s 387-2900.
Kearny’s proclamation of N.M. as U.S. finest example of Romanesque Revival style. Victory Ranch. Petting/feeding ranch for
possession. In Old Town. (505) 425-8631. Recently renovated, performances. NMHU South American alpacas. Visitor center/gift
www.lasvegasnewmexico.com Campus, University Ave. (505) 454-3385. shop. On N.M. 434, a mile north of Mora.
Loma Parda. Ghost Town. 26 miles north www.nmhu.edu/Vtour/ilfeld.htm (505) 387-2254, fax: 387-9005.
of Las Vegas via I-25 and N.M. 161. www.victoryranch.com
Montezuma Castle. Opulent 1884 hotel
now part of Armand Hammer United World Maxwell Outdoor Getaways
College of the American West. 5 miles north-
west of Las Vegas via N.M. 65. (505) Outdoor Getaways Coyote Creek State Park. Fishing, camp-
454-4200; tour info: 454-4221. sites, picnicking. Between Mora and Angel
www.uwc-usa.org Maxwell Lakes. Northern pike, trout, Fire via N.M. 434. (505) 387-2328.
Walking Tours. 940 buildings on Natl. catfish. 2 1/2 miles northwest of Maxwell via Mora National Fish Hatchery/
Registry. Contact chamber. 727 Grand Ave. N.M. 505 or N.M. 445. Technology Center. 1 of 7 fish technology
(800) 832-5947, (505) 425-8631. Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge. centers in nation. State-of-the-art water
www.lasvegasnewmexico.com Nature photography, fishing, wildlife viewing, recirculation facility, scientific DNA tracking,
picnicking. Waterfowl, eagles, prairie dog several endangered species, new visitor cen-
town. 2 access points. 2 1/2 miles north of ter. On N.M. 434 at M.M. 2. (505) 387-6022.
Maxwell via N.M. 445 or 2 1/2 miles west of Morphy Lake State Park. Campsites,
NORTHEAST
fishing, picnicking. 7 miles south of Mora via Above—Fall colors enliven the hills below via N.M. 63. (505) 757-6213.
N.M. 94. (505) 387-2328. Baldy Mountain north of Ute Park. Photo by www.lospinosranch.com
Jonathan A. Meyers. Tererro General Store/Riding Stables.
Sporting Fun 14 miles north of Pecos via N.M. 63. (505)
trout hatchery. Visitor center. 2 miles north of 757-6193. www.pecoswilderness.com
Pendaries Golf Course & Lodge. On Pecos on N.M. 63. (505) 757-6360.
N.M. 105, south of Mora. (505) 425-3561.
www.pendaries.net Museums & Historic Sites Ratón
Museums & Historic Sites Pecos National Historical Park. Pueblo, Outdoor Getaways
Spanish colonial mission ruins, abandoned by
Cleveland Roller Mill Museum. Intact. 1838. Santa Fe Trail landmark. Kozlowski’s Sugarite Canyon State Park. Lakes,
Local, regional history exhibits. Open week- Ranch was SFT stage station. 2 miles south visitor center, campsites, historic exhibits.
ends late May-Oct. 31, operates Labor Day of Pecos via N.M. 63. (505) 757-6414. 10 miles northeast of Ratón via N.M. 526.
weekend. 2 miles northwest of Mora on www.nps.gov/peco (505) 445-5607.
N.M. 518. (505) 387-2645.
www.nmculture.org Sporting Fun Sporting Fun
Cow Creek Ranch. Historic guest ranch. National Rifle Association (NRA)
Pecos Guided fly-fishing, horseback riding and pack Whittington Center. Shooting ranges, lessons,
trips, mountain biking, hiking, trap and skeet special hunts, 30,000 acres. 10 miles south-
Outdoor Getaways shooting, archery, massage, children’s west of Ratón via U.S. 64. (505) 445-3615.
programs. P.O. Box 487, Pecos 87552. (505) www.nrawc.org
Clancy Fishing/Wildlife Area. Scattered 760-1866. www.cowcreek-ranch.com Ratón Municipal Golf Course. 510
along Pecos River. Rainbow/brown trout, Los Pinos Guest Ranch. Historic guest Country Club Rd. (505) 445-8113.
picnicking, some camping. Just north of ranch on Pecos River. Lodging, meals, fly-
Pecos via N.M. 63. fishing, bird watching, hiking. In Cowles, 45
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Lisboa Springs Hatchery. Oldest state miles from Santa Fe, 20 miles north of Pecos
…Ratón continued from Page 102
Santa Rosa Sporting Fun
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Tres Lagunas Golf Course. On Will Rogers

Ratón Historical District Self-Guided Rd. 141 S. 5th St. (505) 472-4653.
Tours. (800) 638-6161, (505) 445-3689. Route 66 Auto Museum. 2766 Route 66,
www.raton.com a mile west of east I-40 and U.S. 66/54-85
Ratón Museum. Mining, railroad, ranching interchange. (505) 472-1966. Springer
artifacts. Art exhibits. Open Wed.-Sat./Sept.- www.route66automuseum.com
Feb., Tues.-Sat./April-Aug. 216 S. 1st St. Outdoor Getaways
(505) 445-8979. Natural Wonders
Charette Lakes. Fishing, picnicking,
Performing Arts/Galleries Blue Hole. Natural, 81-ft.-deep, crystal- camping, wildlife viewing. 34 miles south-
clear artesian spring. Year-round scuba diving. west of Springer via I-25/N.M. 569. (505)
Arthur Johnson Memorial Library. (505) 472-3370. 483-2998.
Southwestern art. 244 Cook Ave. (505) Springer Lake. Prize-winning northern pike,
445-9711. Outdoor Getaways catfish. Picnicking, camping. 4 miles north-
Old Pass Gallery. Shows by Ratón Arts west of Springer on C.R. 17. (505) 483-2998.
Council. 145 S. 1st St. Call for showings. Janes-Wallace Memorial Park. Lake
(505) 445-2052. www.ratonarts.com stocked with rainbow trout, bass, channel Sporting Fun
E-mail: ratonarts@bacavalley.com catfish. Campsites. Just south of Santa Rosa
Shuler Theater. 131 N. 2nd. (505) on N.M. 91. Stonewall Park. Horseshoe-pitching rink
445-2052. Santa Rosa Lake State Park. Visitor for NHPA-registered tourneys, recreational
center, eagle sighting, campsites. Catfish, matches. Westside Springer on N.M. 21.
bass, crappie, walleye. 7 miles north of Santa (505) 483-2998.
Roy Rosa via N.M. 91. (505) 472-3110.
Rock Lake State Fish Hatchery. 2 miles Museums & Historic Sites
Outdoor Getaways south of Santa Rosa on River Rd. (505)
472-3690. Dorsey Mansion. Log/native-stone man-
Mills Canyon. Mountain lion, wild turkey, sion, built in 1878-86, former home of cattle
bald/golden eagles, mule deer, antelope, bear, Below—The Castañeda Hotel in Las Vegas baron and U.S. Sen. Stephen W. Dorsey,
Barbary sheep, ducks, geese. 800-foot-deep once lodged travelers on the Atchison, Topeka public tours, picnicking. 40 miles east of
Canadian River canyon. North of Roy, along and Santa Fe Railroad. Photo by Arnold Vigil, Springer off U.S. 56. (505) 375-2222.
Canadian River, via N.M. 39. (505) 374-9652. New Mexico Magazine. www.dorseymansion.com

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Above—Alpacas graze on a mountain slip rentals, food concession, tackle and
meadow at the Victory Ranch in Mora. Photo Tucumcari camping supplies, playground, grills, lodging.
by Arnold Vigil, New Mexico Magazine. P.O. Box 375, Logan 88426. (505) 487-2349.
Attractions www.utelakemarina.com
Point of Rocks. Santa Fe National Historic
Trail certified, SFT wagon ruts, 11 graves, Tucumcari Convention Center/Exhibit Museums & Historic Sites
historic Indian campsites, history lore, Hall. Accommodates more than 1,000;
rock/mineral collecting. 23 1/2 miles east of receptions, meetings, banquets, outdoor Mesalands Community College’s
Springer on U.S. 56, north 7 miles at rest patio, 5,500-sq.-ft. exhibit space. (877) Dinosaur Museum. Dinosaur, skeleton, fos-
area, 2 miles east then 1 mile north, look for 795-2200, (505) 461-3064, fax: 461-1838. sil, sculpture exhibits, laboratory, classroom,
SFT sign-in box at ranch house. (505) www.cityoftucumcari.com museum shop. 211 E. Laughlin St. (505)
485-2473. 461-3466.
R.W. Cowan Livery Stable. Built in 1880 Outdoor Getaways www.mesalands.edu/museum/museum.htm
of native stone. Now antique business. Tucumcari Historical Museum. Farm/
Corner of 3rd St./Maxwell Ave. Appt. only. Conchas Lake State Park. Visitor center, ranch exhibits, Indian artifacts, early-town
(505) 483-2825. campsites. Bass, sunfish, crappie, catfish, memorabilia. 414 S. Adams. (505) 461-4201.
Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center and walleye. 34 miles northwest of Tucumcari on www.cityoftucumcari.com
Museum. In restored 1882 Colfax County N.M. 104. (505) 868-2270, 868-2212.
Courthouse. SFT exhibit, historic photos, arti- Ute Lake State Park. Fishing, boating, Performing Arts/Galleries
facts unique to northeastern N.M. Territorial camping, picnicking, swimming. 30 miles
period, cultural exhibits. (505) 483-5554. northeast of Tucumcari via U.S. 54 and Roadside Attraction. Cultural Corridors
N.M. 540. (505) 487-2284. sculpture, designed by Thomas Coffin, com-
Performing Arts/Galleries memorates historic Route 66. Tucumcari
Sporting Fun Convention Center. 1500 W. Tucumcari Blvd.
Springer Art Murals. Scenes of historical/ (505) 461-3064.
cultural heritage of northeastern N.M. on Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course.
exterior walls of downtown Springer. (505) 4465-C Route 66. (505) 461-1849.
483-2998. www.tucumcarinm.com
Ute Lake Marina. Boat, water-play and
N ew Mexico’s Southeast Region is an excellent destination for Billy the Kid buffs as
SOUTHEAST
well as those who want to explore the state’s history and scenic beauty. The Kid’s
grave, next to the Old Fort Sumner Museum, sits down the road from Fort Sumner State
Monument and the Bosque Redondo Memorial. Navajo and Apache Indians were confined at
this bygone frontier military post during the time of the 1860s Long Walk. To the south of the
fort, Billy the Kid and other outlaws fought for the interests of rival cattle barons in the
Lincoln County War. Visitors can see the preserved historic district and walk the streets of
Lincoln where the Kid escaped from jail, killing two deputies.
Roswell, the site of an event just as wild as those involving Billy the Kid, welcomes guests
to its International UFO Museum and Research Center. In 1947 a Roswell rancher found
debris the U.S. Air Force’s press release later attributed to a “flying saucer” crash. Though the
Air Force retracted this release and claimed the debris was from a weather balloon, locals
now celebrate the event at an annual UFO festival.
Whether extraterrestrial beings landed in New Mexico or not, people are still
fascinated with what lies beyond the earth’s atmosphere. Right—Sitting Bull Falls in the
Alamogordo harbors the New Mexico Museum of
Space History. Those who run it affirm Guadalupe Mountains southwest of
the museum’s dedication to “the preser- Texico (VIC)
vation and interpretation of the history, Melrose CLOVIS Carlsbad is a welcome oasis to the
Fort Sumner
PORTALES surrounding desert. Photo by
Martin Perea.
Carrizozo
Capitan
Lincoln ROSWELL
Dexter Tatum
Ruidoso
Mescalero
Tularosa
Cloudcroft Lovington
ARTESIA
ALAMOGORDO
HOBBS
CARLSBAD Eunice
Loving
White's City
Jal
technology and science of the ‘space age.’” Outside Alamogordo sits White Sands National
Monument, preserving a huge swath of a 275-mile stretch of white gypsum sand dunes.
For underground fun, Carlsbad Caverns National Park offers several tours where visitors
can behold chambers full of cave formations, pools and ancient reef fossils. The size of eight
football fields, the Big Room, like the rest of the caverns, stays a constant 56 degrees year-
round. Above ground, you can enjoy a scenic drive or hike through the backcountry surround-
ing the caverns.
To view the natural scenery of the region from the air, visitors from around the world hang
glide using the superior thermal air currents found above Hobbs, an oil-and-gas-producing
community. Another Southeast Region community, Ruidoso, is a lively getaway for outdoor
activities such as fishing, hiking, horse racing, golfing and skiing. The Mescalero Apache Tribe
runs Ski Apache, a 55-trail ski resort in the shadow of Sierra Blanca Peak. The tribe also
operates a casino at the Inn of the Mountain Gods.

Southeast
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Museums &
SOUTHEAST
Historic Sites
Alamogordo Founders
Park. Bronze busts of city
founders, bas-reliefs, historical
mural. 10th St. and White
Sands Blvd.
N.M. Museum of Space
History. International Space
Hall of Fame, Clyde W.
Tombaugh IMAX Dome
Theater/Planetarium, John P.
Stapp Air/Space Park,
Astronaut Memorial Garden,
Hubbard Space Science
Education Bldg., Shuttle Camp
Program. Closed Christmas
Day. End of N.M. 2001 above
college campus (east from
Scenic Dr.). (877) 333-6589,
(505) 437-2840.
www.spacefame.org
Tularosa Basin Historical
Society Museum. Local his-
Above—Aspen trees brighten the hills of the tory exhibits, Indian artifacts. Open 10 a.m.-
Alamogordo Lincoln National Forest below Sierra Blanca 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 1301 N.
Peak. Photo by Laurence Parent. White Sands Blvd. (505) 434-4438.
Attractions www.alamogordo.com/tbhs
Outdoor Getaways
Alameda Park Zoo. Oldest zoo in Performing Arts/Galleries
Southwest, established in 1898. 40-plus Lincoln National Forest Supervisor’s
displays, exotic & indigenous animals. Closed Office. 1101 New York Ave. (505) 434-7200. Flickinger Center. Performing arts.
Christmas and New Year’s Day. 1321 N. White Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Rare Season: Sept.-Aug. 1110 New York Ave.
Sands Blvd. (505) 439-4290. desert flora, visitor center, 6-mile hiking trail, (505) 437-2202. www.zianet.com/flickinger
www.alamogordo.com campsites, history exhibits. Tours of ranch E-mail: fcinalamo@wayfarer1.com
Toy Train Depot. 1,200-plus square feet of house every Sat., Sun., 3 p.m. 12 miles south
model RR track, model/toy trains, 2.5-mile of Alamogordo via U.S. 54, at 409 Dog
minitrain ride through Alameda Park. 1991 N. Canyon Rd. (505) 437-8284. Artesia
White Sands Blvd. Closed Mon.-Tues. (888)
207-3564, (505) 437-2855. Sporting Fun Attractions
www.toytraindepot.homestead.com
Trinity Site. Site of first atomic explosion Apache Mesa Golf Course. Bldg. 761, Heritage Plaza & Walkway. Fountain
on July 16, 1945. Only open 1st Sat. of April Holloman Air Force Base, 151 W. Gate Ave. displays. 4th St./Texas Ave.
and Oct. 60 miles northwest of Alamogordo (505) 572-3574. www.holloman.af.mil
via U.S. 70 on White Sands Missile Range. Desert Lakes Golf Course. 2351 Hamilton Sporting Fun
Caravan or individual travel available. (800) Rd. (505) 437-0290.
826-0294, (505) 437-6120. Kids’ Kingdom. Free children’s play area. Artesia Country Club. At 26th/Richey.
On Oregon off Indian Wells. (505) 746-6732.
Natural Wonders Veterans Memorial Park. Model aviation
and rocketry, 2 paved runways, C/L circle, Museums & Historic Sites
White Sands National Monument. helicopter pad, rocket launch site, sheltered
World’s largest deposit of gypsum sand. 17 pit area. RV sites available, water, electricity Artesia Historical Museum & Art Center.
miles southwest of Alamogordo via U.S. 70. on-site. No noise restrictions, open 24/7 to 1904 home, local/Pecos Valley history
Closed Christmas Day. (505) 479-6124. members. VMP Flyers Assoc., AMA 4117. exhibits, art gallery. 505 W. Richardson Ave.
www.nps.gov/whsa About 1 mile west of the U.S. 54/70 bypass (505) 748-2390.
on Mesa Verde Ranch Road. (505) 437-7228.
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…Artesia continued from Page 108 Above—White Sands National Monument is Eddy House. One of 1st permanent houses.
one of the Southwest’s greatest natural (505) 887-6516.
Historical Train Depot/Visitor Center. wonders. Photo by Terry Thompson. Freedom Trail Memorial. Honors city’s
107 N. 1st St. 88210. (800) 658-6251, (505) Vietnam vets. (505) 887-6516
746-2744. www.artesiachamber.com Sporting Fun
E-mail: commerce@pvtnetworks.net Natural Wonders
Historic Horse & Buggy Rides. Tours of
Capitán. $5, kids under 10 free. (505) Carlsbad Caverns National Park. World
Capitán 354-4251. Heritage Site, one of largest caves in the
world. Walking, caving, elevators, tours. Dusk
Attractions bat flights. 27 miles south of Carlsbad on
Carlsbad U.S. 62/180. (505) 785-2232, (505) 887-
Smokey Bear Historical Park. Visitor 6516. www.nps.gov/cave
center, Smokey’s grave. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Attractions Slaughter Canyon Cave. 1.25-mile guided
Sun.-Sat., closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, tour, undeveloped. Bring flashlight, good
New Year’s. 118 Smokey Bear Blvd. (505) Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State walking shoes. 30 miles south of Carlsbad.
354-2748. www.smokeybearpark.com Park. Zoo, botanical gardens with (505) 785-2232.
Chihuahuan Desert flora/fauna. 1504 Miehls
Museums & Historic Sites Dr., off U.S. 285 northwest of Carlsbad. (505) Outdoor Getaways
887-5516. www.livingdesertfriends.org
Billy the Kid Outlaw Gang. Promotes leg- www.nmparks.com Brantley Lake State Park. 2,800-acre
end of Billy/Pat Garrett. P.O. Box 1881, E-mail: livingdesertzoo@zianet.com lake, fishing, camping, picnicking. 12 miles
Capitán 88316. (505) 354-2380. Pecos River Flume. 100-year-old aque- north of Carlsbad on U.S. 285. (505)
www.nmia.com/~btkog duct, once world’s largest concrete structure. 457-2384.
Capitán Museum. Southwest family Ripley’s Believe It or Not bills it “The River Carlsbad River Walk. 4 miles along Pecos
antiques, historic memorabilia. 416 5th St. That Crosses Itself.” Natl. landmark still in River. Footbridges, picnicking, grills, play-
May-Oct. Free. use. Corner of Calloway/Westridge. (505) grounds, swimming beach, boating,
Smokey Bear Museum/Gift Shop. Closed 887-6516. paddle/bumper boats. Green/Park Drive.
Thanksgiving, X-mas, New Year’s. 102 W. (505) 887-6516.
Smokey Bear Blvd. Free. (505) 354-2298. Museums & Historic Sites Lincoln National Forest Ranger Station.
www.zianet.com/village In Queen, 50 miles southwest of Carlsbad on
Wildland Firefighter Museum. Carlsbad Museum/Art Center. Art, N.M. 137. Take U.S. 285 to N.M. 137, go
Memorabilia, photos. Equipment, tools used archaeology, local history. 418 W. Fox St. south. (505) 885-4181.
in firefighting. Smokey Bear Gift Shop. 111 (505) 887-0276. Sitting Bull Falls. Within natl. forest.
W. Smokey Bear Blvd. (505) 354-4251. www.carlsbadmuseum.org Picnicking. 50 miles southwest of Carlsbad
www.wildlandfirefighter.net Discover Carlsbad Driving Tour. Begins via U.S. 62/180 and C.R. 408/276. (505) 887-
at Canal/Green streets, follow trailblazer 6516.
signs. (505) 887-6516. Carlsbad continued on Page 112…
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If you think the ride up here is exhilarating,
wait until you spend the night.
As you drive up the Sacramento
Mountains to Cloudcroft, you dis-
cover a place where the air is
always crisp, the dining elegant and
the golf, world-class. You discover
The Lodge. From the romantic
accommodations and soothing spa
to the presence that roams the
halls, The Lodge will at once relax
and invigorate you.
For reservations: (866) 595-6343 or visit www.TheLodgeResort.com

…Carlsbad continued from Page 110 3 miles west of Carrizozo via U.S. 380. (505) Nearby Historic White Oaks. Cedarvale
648-2241. Cemetery (state historic site, grave of first
Sporting Fun N.M. governor, W.C. McDonald). Old White
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Oaks schoolhouse museum, artist studios. 3

Cueva Escarpment Mountain Bike Trail. miles north of U.S. 54 to White Oaks turnoff
Off Standpipe Road. (505) 887-7280. Ancho Museum “My House of Old (12 miles northeast of Carrizozo via U.S. 54
Lake Carlsbad Golf Course. 901 N. Things.” Historical artifacts, RR memorabilia. and N.M. 349). (505) 648-2521.
Muscatel. (505) 885-5444. Open May-Oct. 15. 24 miles north of
Riverside Country Club. 1700 W. Orchard Carrizozo on U.S. 54. (505) 648-2456. Sporting Fun
Ln. (505) 885-4253. Carrizozo Heritage Museum. Historical
exhibits, emphasizes railroad heritage, affili- Carrizozo Municipal Golf Course. 9-hole,
Performing Arts/Galleries ated with Lincoln County Historical Society. par 36, pro shop. A mile on U.S. 380 East.
103 12th St. (505) 648-1105. Carrizozo Recreation Park. Stocked fish-
Carlsbad Community Theater. 4709 E-mail: zozoheritage@yahoo.com ing lake, playground, picnic area, ballfields.
National Parks Hwy. (505) 887-3157. Carrizozo Hardware Building. Dates to Carrizozo Recreational Center. Bowling,
1917, artists studios. 401 12th St. (505) pool tables, arcade, cable TV, meeting room,
648-2212. café. (505) 648-4220.
Carrizozo Carrizozo Historic Walking Tours.
Pamphlet available. (505) 648-2732.
Attractions Carrizozo Women’s Club. Historic 1939 Cloudcroft
WPA building. 11th and D Ave. (505) 648-2116.
Carrizozo Municipal Airport. Lit runways. Lincoln County Historical Archives. Attractions
P.O. Box 597, Carrizozo 88301. (505) Masonic Bldg., 11th/East. Ave, (505)
648-9996. 648-2443, 648-2732. National Solar Observatory at
Carrizozo Visitor Center. Authentic RR Miner’s Home and Toolshed Museum. Sacramento Peak. For study of sun. Visitor
caboose. S. U.S. 54/12th St. (505) 648-2732. Restored 1800s family home in White Oaks center. 20 miles south of Cloudcroft along
www.townofcarrizozo.org (see next listing) from gold-boom era. Photos, Sunspot Natl. Scenic Byway (N.M. 6563).
Sierra Blanca Brewing Co. Microbrewery, drawings, displays, self-guided tour. Toolshed (505) 434-7000. www.nso.edu/nsosp/pr/
tours Mon.-Fri. 503 12th St. (505) 648-6606. displays antique mining tools. Museum and
www.sierrablancabrewery.com home open daily, May-Sept., and by appt. Outdoor Getaways
Miner’s Day celebration in early June. HC 31,
Outdoor Getaways Box 40, Carrizozo 88301; (505) 648-2363. Bluff Springs. Many bird species, includ-
ing turkeys and hummingbirds. South of
Valley of Fires Recreation Area. Extinct Below—The Big Room at Carlsbad Caverns Cloudcroft. Take U.S. 82 to N.M. 130, turn on
lava flows, group shelters, tent campsites, National Park never fails to enthrall. Photo by N.M. 6563 toward Sunspot, then 8 miles to
nature trails, handicapped-accessible trail. Jonathan A. Meyers. F.R. 164, turn left, go 4 miles. (505) 682-2551.
Karr Canyon. Prime viewing for warblers,
other birds. West of Cloudcroft. Take U.S. 82
east from Alamogordo, 8 1/2 miles to High
Rolls, another 5 miles on F.R. 63. (505)
682-2551.
Lincoln National Forest Ranger Station.
Hiking, ATV trails, maps available at office.
61 Curlew Pl., along U.S. 82. (505)
682-2551.
Sporting Fun
Lodge Golf Course. #1 Corona Pl. (505)
682-2098. www.thelodgeresort.com
Ski Cloudcroft. 2 miles east of Cloudcroft
on U.S. 82. (800) 333-7596, (505) 682-7543,
682-2733 (winter).

Sacramento Mountains Historical
Society Museum. Pioneer/RR artifacts,
restored log cabin. 1000 U.S. 82. (505)
682-2932.
Southeast continued on Page 114…
…Southeast continued from Page 112 Roy Walker Recreation Center. Weight Performing Arts/Galleries
room, 2 gyms, boxing gym. 200 Rancher.
Clovis (505) 769-7868. Arts and Crafts Fair. (505) 394-2755.
SOUTHEAST
Eunice Public Library. Corner of 10th St.

Attractions Museums & Historic Sites and Ave. N. (505) 394-2336.
Casel-Land Fun Center. Intersection of Clovis Depot Model Train Museum. RR Sporting Fun
U.S. 60/84 and N.M. 467. (505) 742-1356. history exhibits, model RR exhibits, historic
Cannon Air Force Base. 27th Fighter building. 221 W. 1st St. (505) 762-0066. Cardinal Speedway. Car racing (Sat.
Wing, air-combat command base of Air www.clovisdepot.com nights, 8 p.m.). (505) 394-3203.
Force, home of F-16 “Fighting Falcons, Eula Mae Edwards Museum/Art Gallery. www.cardinalmotorspeedway.com
World’s Most Lethal War Fighting Team.” Prehistoric artifacts, art shows. Clovis Eunice Municipal Golf Course. 9434 S.
8 miles west of Clovis on U.S. 60/84. (505) Community College Campus, 417 Shepps State Hwy. 8. (505) 394-2881.
784-4131. Blvd. (505) 769-4115. www.clovis.edu Various Parks, Fields and Swimming
Dennis Chávez Park. Lake, playground, H.A. “Pappy” Thornton Homestead & Pool. Throughout town. (505) 394-2576.
picnic areas. 14th/Hull streets. Museum. In Ned Houk Park. Antique farm
Hillcrest Park Sunken Garden. Beautiful equipment, area farm dwellings used before
rose garden, reserved, for weddings, photo 1926. Old Homestead Museum. Multiuse Fort Sumner
shoots. 10th/Sycamore. (505) 769-7870. recreational trails. (505) 389-5146.
Hillcrest Park/Zoo. State’s 2nd-largest Norman Petty Studio. Petty, Buddy Holly, Sporting Fun
zoo. Tennis, basketball, volleyball, baseball, Buddy Knox, Roy Orbison & Fireballs record-
softball, soccer, picnicking. 10th/Sycamore. ed here. Tours available by appt. only. Billy the Kid Motocross Races. (505)
(505) 769-7873. 1313 W. 7th St. (505) 356-6422. 355-2373, 355-7341.
Luck-E-Dawg Kiddy Land. For kids 2-8.
10th/Sycamore. (505) 763-5000. Performing Arts/Galleries Outdoor Getaways
Numerous Parks. Throughout city, basket-
ball, softball, soccer, playgrounds, picnicking, Lyceum Theater. Restored vaudeville Bosque Redondo Lake. Fishing, camping.
more. (505) 769-7870. theater, performances. 411 N. Main St. (505) 5 miles NE via U.S. 60/84 and Real Wind Dr.
Play Inc. Youth program, activity center, 763-6085. (505) 355-7705.
fitness classes, swimming and day camps. State Theater. Monthly shows by Bill Case Sumner Lake State Park. Fishing, water
1700 E. 7th St. (505) 763-6188. Combo & Velvetones. Call for schedule. sports, campsites. 16 miles northwest of Ft.
www.3lefties.com/playinc 504 Main St. (505) 762-9225. Sumner via U.S. 84 and N.M. 203. (888)
667-2757, (505) 355-2541.
Outdoor Getaways
Dexter Museums & Historic Sites
Green Acres Park. Closest fishing hole
around. Stocked trout/bass. 21st/Main St. Attractions Billy the Kid Museum. Historic relics,
Ned Houk Park. Picnic facilities, play- Kid memorabilia. 1601 E. Sumner Ave. (505)
grounds, fishing pond, museum. 10 miles Miraculous Tortilla Shrine. Built around 355-2380.
north of Clovis on N.M. 209. (505) 389-5146. tortilla that bears image of Christ. First www.billythekidmuseumfortsumner.com
appeared in 1977. At Rubio house in Lake Fort Sumner State Monument. Site of
Sporting Fun Arthur on N.M. 2. First clapboard house on Navajo and Apache confinement in 1860s.
the right. Shrine behind home. Closed Tuesdays. 3 miles east of Ft. Sumner
Clovis Municipal Golf Course. Dual 9- via U.S. 60, 3 miles south on Billy the Kid Rd.
hole courses, driving range, pro shop. 1200 Outdoor Getaways (505) 355-2573. www.nmculture.org
Norris St. (505) 769-7871. www.museumofnewmexico.org
Chaparral Country Club. 18-hole course, Dexter National Fish Hatchery and Old Fort Sumner Museum. Historical
par-3 course, pro shop. 1300 Colonial Pkwy. Technology Center. Endangered warm-water items from 1800s, Billy the Kid memorabilia.
(505) 762-4775. species from Southwest. 7116 Hatchery Rd. Adjacent to Billy the Kid’s grave. 6 miles south-
Curry Country Fairgrounds. Arena, stalls, (505) 734-5910. east of Ft. Sumner via U.S. 60 and Billy the
barns, exhibit & entertainment areas. 600 S. Kid Rd., off U.S. 60/84. (505) 355-2942.
Norris. (505) 762-8827.
www.currycountyfair.com Eunice
Guy Leeder Softball Complex. 5-field Hobbs
complex. (505) 769-7870. Outdoor Getaways
Mounted Patrol Arena. Outdoor arena, Attractions
3500 seats. 600 S. Norris. (505) 763-6505. Eunice Lake. Fishing, camping facilities.
Roller World. Roller-skating rink, video (505) 394-2755. Numerous community event centers,
arcade, snack bar. Birthday, private parties. youth and senior centers, libraries and
1721 Wallace. (505) 762-5777. movie theaters. Call chamber for more info.
www.rollerworld-clovis.com Hobbs continued on Page 116…
(505) 392-4021. N.M. Junior College Performing Arts. Call
Enchanted Land Gymnastics. 3830 N. (505) 392-5338, Ext. 353, for schedule.
Grimes, Ste. N. (505) 392-9991 Music, theater departments: (505) 392-4510.
SOUTHEAST
Hobbs Country Club. Private course, www.nmjc.cc.nm.usq

swimming pool, tennis, dining. 5001 W. Southwest Symphony. Call for schedule.
Carlsbad Hwy. (505) 393-5167. (505) 738-1041.
Hobbs Industrial Airpark. E-mail: swshobbs@hotmail.com
Shooting/archery ranges, Natl. Soaring
Society, jogging/walking trail, Ocotillo Golf
Course, Harry McAdams Park. 4 miles north Jal
of Hobbs via N.M. 18.
Hobbs Motorsports Park. W. Millen Dr. Sporting Fun
(505) 631-7223.
Mabee Fitness Center. 6610 N. Lovington Jal Country Club Golf Course. 1001 N.
Hwy. (505) 392-6561. 3rd. (505) 395-2330.
National Soaring Foundation. Hobbs Jal Lake Park/Recreation Area. Fishing,
Industrial Airpark. (505) 392-6032. Soaring camping, free RV parking, basketball, tennis,
Society of America. Jack Gomez Blvd. (505) volleyball. (505) 395-2620, 395-3340.
392-1177.
NMJC Caster Activity Center. 5317 N. Museums & Historic Sites
Lovington Hwy. (505) 392-4510. NMJC Del
Norte Center. Calle Sur. (505) 392-6476. The Trail Ahead. Metal sculpture depicts
Ocotillo Park Golf Course. 5001 Jack cattle drive. North edge of town. (505)
Gomez Blvd. (505) 397-9297. 395-2620.
Skateaway. Roller skating. 3907 N.
Grimes. (505) 392-4497.
Lincoln
Attractions
Commemorative Air Force Museum.
Reservations, tours: (505) 392-6046. Lincoln County Overland Stage Co. Real
…Hobbs continued from Page 114 Hobbs Pool Discovery Oil Well Location. stagecoach rides for entire family. (505)
W. Stanolind Rd., across from Grimes on 653-4954. www.stagecoach.bz
Numerous Parks, Swimming Pools. south side.
Throughout town/county. Softball, baseball, Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame and Museums & Historic Sites
soccer, tennis, basketball, football, picnic Western Heritage Center. Honors ranching,
facilities, horseshoes, ponds, playgrounds. rodeo. Exhibits of early man to pioneering Lincoln State Monument/National
(505) 397-9292, 392-9291, 397-4600. times. 5317 Lovington Hwy., on NMJC Landmark. Restored frontier town, site of
Campus off N.M. 18 (follow signs on cam- Billy the Kid’s last escape. Focal point: Lincoln
Outdoor Getaways pus). (505) 392-5518. County War (1878). Museums. 32 miles
Linam Ranch Museum. Indian artifacts, northeast of Ruidoso on U.S. 380. (505)
Green Meadows Lake. Fishing, just pioneer mementos. Appt. only. West of Lea 653-4372. www.museumofnewmexico.org
northwest of Hobbs via N.M. 18. County Airport on U.S. 180. (505) 393-4784. Historic Lincoln—A Division of the
Harry McAdams Park. RV hookups, Thelma A. Webber Southwest Heritage Hubbard Museum of the American West.
campsites, fishing. 4 miles north of Hobbs Room. Prehistoric Indians, early homestead, Exhibits: Billy the Kid, 1878 Lincoln County
via N.M. 18. (505) 392-5845. ranch/oilfield artifacts, more than 40,000 War, cowboys, Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers.
Maddox Lake. Fishing. 10 miles west of books. College of the Southwest on N.M. 18. Video daily during summer. In Lincoln, 32
Hobbs via U.S. 62. (505) 392-6561.www.csw.edu miles northeast of Ruidoso on U.S. 380. (505)
653-4025.
Sporting Fun Performing Arts/Galleries Wortley Hotel. 1881 living history museum
set in hotel once owned by Sheriff Pat
Bel Aire Bowling. Bel Aire Shopping Dance. Maciolek School of Dance: (505) Garrett. Exhibits, history classes, walking
Center. (505) 393-3333. 393-5880; Star Dance Academy: 393-7680. tours, antique furnishings in all rooms,
Body USA. 622 E. Bender. (505) 392-3283. Hobbs Community Playhouse. 1700 N. restaurant. On Billy the Kid Scenic Byway.
Bowlarama Lanes. 3000 W. Marland. Grimes. (505) 393-0676, (505) 397-1077. (877) 967-8539.
(505) 393-6121. Season: Jan.-Dec. www.lincolnnewmexico.com
Cho’s Black Belt Academy. 104 E. Lea County Commission for the Arts.
Broadway. (505) 397-3229. (505) 397-3202.
Crabby Jack’s Gym & Fitness. 1826 N. Lea County Events Center. 5101
Jefferson. (505) 393-2170. Lovington Hwy. (800) 952-2210, (505)
Curves for Women. 3619 N. Industrial. 392-6663.
Loving
Outdoor Getaways
SOUTHEAST
Loving Heronries. Salt lakes host herons,
egrets. Off N.M. 128 east of Loving.
Lovington
Sporting Fun
Chaparral Park. Fishing lake, tennis, bas-
ketball/volleyball courts, jogging path,
amphitheater, RV camping (no hookups).
EXCLUSIVE!
1001 S. Commercial St. (505) 396-3408.
Lovington Country Club. HC 70 Box 6,
88260. (505) 396-6619, 396-4805.
Pyburn B&B. Historic rock home from
1935, on state and national historic registry, Bottomless Lake in
gift shop. 203 N. 4th. (505) 396-3460.
middle of desert!
Lea County Museum. Former landmark THE ROSWELL
hotel, built in 1918. Local history, pioneer
families’ mementos. 103 S. Love. (505)
396-4805.
Melrose
INFORMER
Performing Arts/Galleries HUMANS SHOCKING PHOTOS
WPA Artworks Collection. Melrose
Library houses largest collection of
INVADE
Depression-era artwork in N.M. Open during
school hours. (505) 253-4291, fax only.
ROSWELL!
Possible
“Suddenly, they’re every- human
Portales where!” said Xog2. “They invader?
used to just come once a
Attractions year for the UFO Festival,
but now they’re sticking
Dalley Windmill Collection. More than 85 around for the UFO
windmills from around world with many Museum, the Bitter &
restored windmills displayed. (800) Bottomless Lakes and
635-8036, (505) 356-6263. even the Dragonfly
Historic Downtown. Includes Roosevelt Festival. SOME ARE
County Courthouse, U.S. Post Office, retail EVEN STAYING THE
shops. (800) 635-8036, (505) 356-8541. WEEKEND!” Log on to
Peanut Processing. Borden’s, Sunland, “Help…
roswell-nm.net
Portales Select each process Valencia
or call
they’re everywhere!”
peanuts, making candy to peanut butter.
1-888-ROSWELL
Tours by appointment. (800) 635-8036, (505)
to learn more juicy
356-8541.
details about the human
Outdoor Getaways invasion of Roswell!
Vi sit or s we lco me .
Grulla National Wildlife Refuge. 25 miles
SOUTHEAST
southeast of Portales via N.M. 88. (806) Above—Beautiful scenery abounds in the ENMU School of Music. Concerts in
946-3341. Sacramento Mountains. Photo by Laurence Buchanan Hall. (505) 562-2377.
Oasis State Park. 194-acres, fishing, Parent. www.enmu.edu
camping, hiking, picnicking, playground, bird ENMU Theatre Center. Call for dates. On
watching. 6 miles north of Portales via N.M. wide, Mexico. Presentations by ENMU faculty. northwest side of ENMU Campus, just off
467. (505) 356-5331. On ENMU Campus in Roosevelt Hall. (505) U.S. 70. (505) 562-2711.
Prairie Chicken Wildlife Areas. South of 562-2651. www.enmu.edu www.enmu.edu
Portales, near Milnesand. Seasonal hunting, Natural History Museum. Wildlife, plants,
wildlife viewing. (505) 762-5127, (505) insects of Llano Estacado, reptiles from other
476-8101. areas, python, boa. In Roosevelt Hall on Roswell
ENMU Campus. (505) 562-2723.
Sporting Fun www.enmu.edu/academics/excellence/ Attractions
museums/natural-history/index.shtml
Rifle Range. On N.M. 467 between Roosevelt County Historical Museum. Alien Zone. Picture-taking props, gift
Portales/ Cannon Air Force Base. Articles from late-19th and 20th centuries, shop. 216 N. Main St. (505) 627-6982.
including firearms, kitchen utensils, 1896 POW/MIA Vest Pocket Park. Iron Cross
Museums & Historic Sites Sears Catalog. Off U.S. 70 on ENMU Campus. placed by German WWII POWs, piece of
(505) 562-2592. www.enmu.edu Berlin Wall. 10th/Pennsylvania streets. (505)
Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site & E-mail: mark.romero@enmu.edu 624-6720.
Museum. First occupied by Clovis people Spring River Park/Zoo. Miniature train
about 11,000 years ago. Museum: 5 miles Performing Arts/Galleries ride, carousel, children’s fishing lake, free.
northeast of Portales on U.S. 70. (505) 562- 1306 E. College Blvd. (505) 624-6760, fax:
2202. Site: 5 miles north of Portales on Runnels Gallery. In Golden Library on 624-6941.
N.M. 467. (505) 356-5235. www.enmu.edu ENMU Campus, student/faculty exhibitions,
Miles Museum. Minerals collected nation- more. (505) 562-2778. www.enmu.edu
Outdoor Getaways
SOUTHEAST
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Migratory fowl, designated hunting areas,
hiking trails, observation blind with telescope.
N. Main St., east on Pine Lodge Rd., about 7
miles. (505) 622-6755, fax: 623-9039.
http://southwest.fws.gov/refuges/newmex/bitter.html
Bottomless Lakes State Park. Swimming,
nonmotorized boating, paddleboat rentals,
fishing, hiking, camping, showers, bathrooms.
12 miles east on U.S. 380, then south on
N.M. 409. (505) 624-6058, fax: 624-6029.
E-mail: botlakes@roswell.net
Spring River Bike/Hike Trail. Scenic
paved bicycle-jogging-walking trail through
the Spring River corridor. (505) 624-6720,
fax: 624-6889. E-mail: parks@dfn.com
Sporting Fun
Cahoon Park/Swimming Pool. Lighted
tennis courts, Roswell’s largest outdoor pool.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
1101 W. 4th. (505) 624-6764.
NMMI Golf Course. 201 W. 19th St. (505)
622-6033.
NMMI Godfrey Athletic Center. Olympic-
size pool, weight room, basketball & racquet-
ball courts. 101 W. College Blvd, (505)
624-8286.
Roll-A-Rena Skating Rink. 1714 W. 2nd
St. (505) 623-0314.
Roswell Adult Center. 807 N. Missouri
Ave. (505) 624-6718.
Roswell Racquet Club/Spa. Open to pub-
lic on per day fee. 200 E. Mescalero. (505)
622-0962.
Spring River Golf Course. 1612 W. 8th St.
(505) 622-9506.
Terrace Hills Miniature Golf. 1612 SE
Main. (505) 624-9557.
Town and Country Entertainment Center.
Bowling. 3905 SE Main. (505) 623-8557.

Anderson Museum of Contemporary
Art/Roswell Artists-in-Residence Program.
409 E. College Blvd. (505) 623-5600, fax:
623-5603. E-mail: amoca@qwest.net
Gen. Douglas L. McBride Museum. U.S.
military history, Bataan Death March memo-
rabilia. NMMI Campus, 101 W. College Blvd.
(505) 624-8220, fax: 624-8258.
www.nmmi.cc.nm.us
E-mail: hardman@yogi.nmmi.cc.nm.us
Historical Society for Southeast N.M.
Local history, stately home, antiques, arti-
Roswell continued on Page 121…
…Roswell continued from Page 119 Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Spencer Theater for the Performing
Casino. Las Vegas-style gaming Arts. World-class cultural center, Broadway
facts, exhibits, archives. 200 N. Lea. (505) (505-464-4100, 877-277-5677), golf, shows, modern dance, classical/jazz music,
SOUTHEAST
622-8333, fax: 623-8746. www.hssnm.net Mescalero-Apache guided big-game hunts, family/children’s programs, 514-seat theater.
E-mail: history@hssnm.net horseback riding, camping, hiking, fishing Call for schedule. Airport Hwy. 220 in Alto.
International UFO Museum/Research (505-464-4494). P.O. Box 227, Mescalero P.O. Box 140, Alto 88312. (888) 818-7872,
Center. Displays on 1947 Roswell incident, 88340; (505) 464-4494, fax: 464-9191. (505) 336-4800. www.spencertheater.com
UFOs, related subjects. 114 N. Main. (800) Lincoln County Gold Mining Co. Gold-
822-3545, (505) 625-9495. panning excursions. Prospectors keep gold
www.iufomrc.com they find at historic goldfield claim. (505) Tularosa
Roswell Historic District Tour. Self-guided. 257-4070.
(505) 622-8333. Ruidoso Downs. Arguably the No. 1 Attractions
Roswell Museum/Art Center. Robert H. quarter-horse racetrack in country. Schedule:
Goddard Planetarium. Science exhibits, May-Labor Day. Closing-day $2 million All- Tularosa Vineyards. 2 1/2 miles north of
Goddard rockets, fine art, largest collection American Futurity, world’s richest quarter- Tularosa at U.S. 54. (505) 585-2260.
of Peter Hurd paintings in Southwest. 100 W. horse race. Billy the Kid Casino. 191 miles www.tularosavineyards.com
11th. (505) 624-6744, fax: 624-6765. south of Albuquerque. (505) 378-4431.
www.roswellmuseum.org www.ruidownsracing.com Sporting Fun
E-mail: riley@roswellmuseum.org Ski Apache. Owned by Mescalero Apache
Tribe, near Ruidoso. 55 runs, 11 chairlifts. Sertoma Speedway. Racing Fridays from
Performing Arts/Galleries Uphill lift capacity tops in state. Full-service April-Sept. Gates open 6 p.m., racing begins
ski school, lessons in Alpine skiing/snow- at dusk. North of Tularosa. (505) 585-8662.
Roswell Community Little Theatre. Call boarding, instruction in Spanish. Beginners
for schedule. 1101 N. Virginia. (505) ski free with purchase of lesson. At end of Outdoor Getaways
622-1982. www.roswelllittletheatre.com N.M. 532 near Ruidoso. (505) 336-4356;
Roswell Fine Arts League Gallery. snowphone: (505) 257-9001. Three Rivers Petroglyph National
Monthly receptions for guest artists (2nd www.skiapache.com Recreation Site. Campsites, interpretive
Sun. each month, 1-4 p.m.), 25 exhibiting The Links at Sierra Blanca. Golf course. trails. 17 miles north of Tularosa via U.S. 54.
artists. Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 105 Sierra Blanca Dr. (800) 854-6571, (505)
Juried art show in Aug. 107 E. 5th St. (505) 258-5330. www.trekwest.com/linksgolf Museums & Historic Sites
625-5263. E-mail: tucker@dfn.com
Roswell Symphony Orchestra. Call for Museums & Historic Sites Tularosa Village Historical Museum.
schedule. 1717 W. 2nd St., Ste. 112, 88201. Pioneer exhibits, artifacts. 608 Central. (505)
(800) 300-9822, (505) 623-5882 Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway 585-2057.
(telephone/fax). E-mail: rso@dfn.com Visitors Center. Maps, brochures, display
Special Events. Call Recreation Dept. room, maps painted on floor, walls show area
(505) 624-6720, fax: 624-6889. sights. On E. U.S. 70, next to Hubbard White’s City
www.roswell-usa.com/city/recreation Museum in Ruidoso Downs. (505) 378-5318.
Dowlin’s Historic Old Mill. Billy the Kid Outdoor Getaways
hideout, oldest building in Ruidoso, working
Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs water-powered flour mill. 641 Sudderth Dr. Rattlesnake Springs. Many bird species,
(505) 257-2811. large flock of turkey vultures. Visitor center.
Outdoor Getaways Fort Stanton Museum. Off Airport Hwy., Off U.S. 62/180 about 26 miles south of
N.M. 220. Open Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Carlsbad.
Bonito Lake. Rainbow/brook trout, camp- (505) 354-0341.
sites. West off N.M. 37, north of Ruidoso. (505) Hubbard Museum of the American West. Museums & Historic Sites
336-4157, 336-4886 (fax), (505) 439-4240. 10,000-plus items relating to horse, West. On
Smokey Bear Ranger Station in Lincoln U.S. 70 near racetrack. (505) 378-4142. Million Dollar Museum. 32 antique
National Forest. 901 Mechem. (505) www.hubbardmuseum.org European dollhouses, first car west of the
257-4095. Pecos, 2-headed rattlesnake, guns, artifacts.
Performing Arts/Galleries 17 Carlsbad Caverns Hwy. (505) 785-2291.
Sporting Fun www.whitescity.com
Flying J Ranch. Music, Western show,
Cowboys’ Stables. North from racetrack, chuckwagon dinner. (888) 458-3595, (505)
1027 N. Lane Rd., off U.S. 70. (505) 378-8217. 336-4330.
Cree Meadows Country Club. Golf
course. 301 Country Club Dr. (505) 257-5815.
www.creemeadowsgolfcourse.com
Grindstone Stables. Below Grindstone
Lake, downhill from Midtown—follow bright
yellow signs. 523 Resort Dr. (505) 257-2241.
N ew Mexico’s Southwest Region, home to the first designated wilderness in the country,
SOUTHWEST
offers boundless opportunities to enjoy the state’s natural landscape and exhilarating
history. The Gila Wilderness, established in 1924, influenced notable individuals such as Aldo
Leopold—the conservationist whose efforts helped secure the Gila Forest wilderness area
as a protected space—and courageous Apache chief Geronimo. Visitors journey in a land of
cacti, junipers, pine, aspens, black bears, mountain lions, elk, and wild turkeys while hiking,
camping, birding or rafting in the Gila Mountains.
The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument affords sightseers a look at the homes of 13th
century Mogollón Indians, who mysteriously abandoned these cliff dwellings in the early 14th
century for reasons and parts unknown. More contemporary abandoned and historical com-
munities abound in the region. Ghost towns like Shakespeare and Steins, and historic mining
towns such as Mogollón, Kelly, Kingston and Chloride (where you can explore the Pioneer
Store and Museum), are just a few such communities.
South of Socorro at the Bosque
del Apache National Right—Wondrous sights as good as
Bernardo Wildlife Refuge a
Quemado
different type of gold are to be experienced at Bosque
Datil Magdalena
community sets
SOCORRO
up residence del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near
San Antonio according to the
season. Each Socorro. Photo by Martin Perea.
winter thousands
of Arctic snow
geese, dabbler
Glenwood ducks and sandhill
cranes descend on the
Elephant Butte
wetlands. Summer brings
Truth or Consequences
Hillsboro shorebirds, flycatchers
Gila Silver and warblers. Year-round
City
Hatch
bosque birds include
pheasants, turkeys, quail
and roadrunners (New
Lordsburg Mexico’s state bird).
Deming LAS CRUCES
Just down the Río
Mesilla
Grande from Bosque del
Anthony Apache lies the 40,000-
Santa Teresa acre Elephant Butte Lake
Rodeo Columbus Sunland Park State Park enclosing the
36-mile long body of water.
A haven for boaters, swimmers, parasailers, jet skiers and water
skiers, as well as campers, hikers and fishermen, the lake draws
crowds for events such as fishing and golf tournaments, boat
parades, hot-air balloon regattas and fireworks displays.
New Mexico’s second largest city lies in the Southwest Region. Las Cruces (Spanish for
“the crosses”), so named because it was the site of several cross-topped graves of an 1830s
caravan of travelers ambushed by Apache Indians, still harbors the ghosts of many historic
figures and events. Las Cruces Sheriff Pat Garrett captured infamous outlaw Billy the Kid and
held him in Mesilla’s jailhouse. You can still see the site of this jail when you visit Las Cruces
and the Mesilla Plaza for some of the region’s finest shopping and dining.
Forty miles north of Las Cruces, many consider the unassuming village of Hatch one of the
most important sites in the state. More than 30,000 acres of the state’s treasured and addic-
tive chile is grown there, giving Hatch the moniker “Chile Capital of the World.” Chile is such
a well-loved and integral part of the state’s magic that every Labor Day Weekend Hatch hosts
a huge celebration, with chile roasting, chile contests, chile parades and, of course, more
chile dishes than you ever imagined possible.

Southwest
Columbus Historical Society Museum. 14 miles southeast of Deming via N.M. 11 (4-5
Anthony Rural approach to history, Southern Pacific RR miles south), east on N.M. 141/N.M. 497. (505)
depot. Corner of N.M. 9/N.M. 11. (505) 546-6182.
Attractions
SOUTHWEST
531-2620. Spring Canyon Park. Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,

Pancho Villa State Park. Site of March 9, Mon., Wed., Fri., year-round. Wildlife viewing,
La Viña Winery. 6 miles southwest of 1916, Villa raid on U.S., Camp Furlong site. including Persian ibex. 15 miles south of
Anthony at 4201 S. N.M. 28, La Union. Daily: Botanical garden, visitor center, 61 campsites. Deming via N.M. 11. (505) 546-6182.
tour at 11:30, sales, tasting, noon-5 p.m. (505) In town on N.M. 11/N.M. 9. (505) 531-2711.
882-7632. E-mail: lavinastar@aol.com Sporting Fun
Nutcracker Suite Pecan Farms. Antique Performing Arts/Galleries
car collection, Sat. BBQ, covered-wagon rides, Arroyo Seco Motor Plex. I-10, Exit 102
gift/candy shop. Shelling-plant tours available. Tumbleweed Theater. Call for schedule. heading south. Follow Rockhound State Park
Greenwood Rd. off N.M. 28, south of Mesilla, Gourmet dinners, Fri.-Sun., 120 shows annual- signs to gate, 3/4 mile west. P.O. Box 684,
between Gadsden and La Union. (505) ly. P.O. Box 768, 205 Broadway, Columbus Lordsburg 88045. (505) 542-3827.
882-3505, fax: 882-5539. 88029. (505) 531-2311. www.arroyosecoraceway.com
E-mail: july@vtc.net E-mail: webmaster@arroyosecoraceway.com
Sporting Fun Roger@arroyosecoraceway.com
Río Mimbres Golf Course. 2500 E. Pine.
Dos Lagos Golf Course. 18 holes, putting Datil (505) 546-9481.
greens, chipping area, restaurant, daily fees,
events. 1150 Duffer Ln. (505) 882-2830. Outdoor Getaways Museums & Historic Sites
www.doslagos.com
Datil Well National Recreation Site. 22 Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. Frontier,
campsites, group shelter, 3 miles hiking trails. military history/Mimbres exhibits, gems, miner-
Bernardo 1.25 miles east of Datil on U.S. 60/N.M. 12. als, geodes. Mimbres pottery room.
(505) 835-0412. 301 S. Silver. (505) 546-2382.
Outdoor Getaways www.zianet.com/deming
E-mail: dlm-museum@zianet.com
Ladd S. Gordon Waterfowl Complex. Deming Historic Walking Tour. 16 buildings on
Bernardo Unit. State waterfowl area, crops State Historic Registry, 4 on Natl. Registry of
grown for birds. Wildlife viewing, fishing/hunt- Attractions Historical Places, including post office, St.
ing in season. 3.75 miles north of Bernardo on Anne’s Catholic Church, Luna County
N.M. 116. 1,600 acres along Río Grande. La St. Clair Winery. 1325 De Baca Rd. P.O. Box Courthouse. Begins at Deming Luna Mimbres
Joya Unit. 3,550 acres along Río Grande. 1180, Deming 88031. (505) 546-9324. Museum. (505) 546-2674.
Waterfowl hunting in season, wildlife viewing. www.stclairvineyards.com www.demingchamber.com
7 miles south of Bernardo on I-25. Bélen Unit. Sam Baca Aquatic Center. 815 W.
250 acres in Jarales. Casa Colorada, 420 Buckeye. (505) 546-7958. Performing Arts/Galleries
acres. (505) 864-9187.
Outdoor Getaways Deming Arts Center. Juried regional/natl.
art shows. 100 S. Gold. (505) 546-3663.
Columbus Butterfield Trail. From El Paso to Deming,
Lordsburg, Las Cruces, Silver City. Inner Loop:
Attractions 75-mile drive branches into Gila Natl. Forest. Elephant Butte
Side trips: La Mesilla, Rock Hound/
U.S./Mexico Port of Entry. Pancho Villa state parks, Shakespeare, Outdoor Getaways
Columbus/Palomas, Mexico. N.M.’s only Pinos Altos, Gila Cliff Dwellings. (800) 848-
24-hour crossing in award-winning building, 4955, (505) 546-2674. Elephant Butte Lake State Park. 40,000
2 museums related to Pancho Villa Raid. City of Rocks State Park. Rocks from cen- acres, visitor center, campsites, water sports,
3 miles south of Columbus off N.M. 11. USCS: turies-old volcanic-ash flow, some 50-feet nature trails. Fishing for bass, walleye, catfish,
(505) 531-2686, INS: (505) 531-2694, USDA: high. Visitor center, botanical garden, camp- crappie, white/black bass, stripers. (505)
(505) 531-2714. sites, handicapped-accessible showers. 30 744-5421.
Tres Hermanas and Florida Mountains. miles northwest of Deming via U.S. 180 and North Monticello Point. Pelicans, bald
5-10 minutes north. N.M. 61. (505) 536-2800. eagles, waterfowl. I-25 to Exit 89, turn at
E-mail: cityofrocks@gilanet.com Monticello RV Park, then left back to point.
Museums & Historic Sites Florida Mountains. Gym Peak at 7,106 (505) 744-5421.
feet, Florida Peak at 7,295 feet. Seasonal Winding Roadside Picnic Grounds.
13th Memorial Cavalry. Group presents quail/ibex hunts, by permit, applications due Oasislike picnic area overlooks Elephant Butte
multicultural, living-history environment to early April. 15 miles south of Deming. (505) Lake. (505) 744-5421.
educate/entertain. Exploring, tours of Tres 522-9796.
Hermanas and Florida Mountains by appt. Rockhound State Park. Visitors can take up
Southwest continued on Page 126…
(505) 531-2479. to 15 lbs. of rocks. Visitor center, campsites.
DESTINATION
DEMING, NM
in “Old West” Country
W ith over 350 days

of sunshine a year,
Deming, in southwest New
Mexico on Interstate 10, is a
great place to be during the
winter months. With Deming
as your home base, explore
and experience the “Old West,”
the ancient land of Geronimo
and other Apache warriors.
Visit nearby Mexico and
explore historic Columbus,
DEMING
NM on the border. Enjoy our
friendship & amenities.
•18-hole golf course
•Four state parks
•Rockhounding
•Awesome two-story
historic museum
•Largest winery in NM
•Panoramic high desert
•Startling sunsets
Deming — Come to
Visit, Stay a Lifetime!
For an info packet, contact the Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 8 (NMVG), Deming, NM 88031
or call 1-800-848-4955, ask for ext. 10. Visit Us On The Internet: www.demingchamber.com
New Mexico …Southwest continued from Page 124 539-2562.
Magazine Glenwood
Hillsboro
SOUTHWEST
Outdoor Getaways
Outdoor Getaways
The Catwalk. Steep trail over suspended
bridges through whitewater canyon, handi- Lake Valley Backcountry Byway. Begin at
capped accessible. Grand reopening May 29. Caballo, 16 miles south of TorC on I-25, go 17
5 miles east of Glenwood via N.M. 174. (505) miles west on N.M. 152 to Hillsboro, drive 31
539-2711, 539-2481. miles south on N.M. 27 to Nutt (through Lake
Gila National Forest Glenwood Ranger Valley); turn west onto N.M. 26, driving 28
Dist. Just south of Glenwood off U.S. 180. miles southwest toward Deming. Informational
P.O. Box 8, Glenwood 88039. (505) 539-2481. kiosks on N.M. 27 in Lake Valley area and N.M.
Glenwood State Trout Hatchery. Fishing 152, 8 miles east of Hillsboro. Open daily. Signs
pond, picnicking. Rocky Mountain bighorn along route. (505) 525-4300.
sheep nearby. On Catwalk Rd. P.O. Box 67,
Glenwood 88039. (505) 539-2461. Museums & Historic Sites
Glenwood to Reserve. Scenic drive on U.S.
180 to N.M. 159 to F.R. 28 to 141. 4,700 ft. to Hillsboro. Historic 1870s mining town. Via
9,000 ft. Beautiful in fall. Open May-Oct. I-25 and N.M. 152. Black Range Business
Pueblo Park to Luna Mountain. Scenic Assoc., P.O. Box 152, Hillsboro 88042.
Southwest Flavor drive on U.S. 180 to F.R. 232 to F.R. 209 & back Kingston. Historic mining town. 9 miles
Adela Amador’s to U.S. 180, 6 miles south of Luna. 4X4 recom- west of Hillsboro via I-25 and N.M. 152.
Tales From The Kitchen
mended. Lake Valley. Ghost town. Staff available to
Recipes and Stories
from New Mexico Magazine Snow Lake. 72-acre lake in Gila Natl. answer questions daily. 17 miles south of
Forest. Fishing, handicap access ramp, camp- Hillsboro on N.M. 27. (505) 895-5603.
Adela Amador’s stories
ing nearby. 47 miles northeast of Glenwood off Percha Valley Bank Museum. Mining arti-
and more than 80 recipes!
N.M. 159. facts, antiques. In Kingston.
$10.95 spiral bound (#172) Sundial Hot Springs and Wildlife
Sanctuary. Hot springs, RV park, camping
facilities. Rocky mountain bighorn sheep in Kelly
area. Reservations, (505) 539-2712.
Attractions
Sporting Fun
Kelly. Ghost town. Cemetery, foundation
Glenwood-Catron County Park & Arena. ruins, rockhounding, picnicking, hiking, sight-
(505) 539-2375. seeing. 3 miles southeast of Magdalena on
Mogollón Mountain Gun Club. Gun Range. F.R. 505. (505) 854-2261.
(505) 539-2527.
Museums & Historic Sites Las Cruces
Alma. Ghost town. 7 miles north of Attractions

Glenwood via U.S. 180.
Clairmont. Ghost town. 19 miles northeast Blue Teal Vineyards. 1720 Avenida de
of Glenwood off U.S. 180 via F.R. 119. By appt. Mesilla. (505) 524-0390. www.blueteal.com
only. (505) 533-6922. Las Cruces Farmers’/Crafts Market. Wed.,
Mogollón. Mining/ghost town. 13 miles Sat. mornings. Agricultural products, art, crafts,
The Best from New northeast of Glenwood via U.S. 180 and baked goods, Southwestern products.
Mexico Kitchens N.M. 159. Downtown Mall. (505) 541-2554, 541-2556.
Traditional New Mexico cooking. Mogollón Museum. Local history, mining Putt Putt Golf/Go Carts. 401 Walnut. (505)
A bestseller! artifacts. HC 61, Box 310, Mogollón 88039. 525-3850.
(505) 539-2015. Stahmann Farms. Family-owned pecan
$9.95 spiral bound (#27)
NMG04 Silver Creek Inn. Historic building, now grower, millions of pounds annually. Country
B&B. (866) 276-4882. store. 7 miles south of Las Cruces on N.M. 28.
to order call (800) 654-6887, (505) 526-8974.
1-800-711-9525 Performing Arts/Galleries www.stahmanns.com
postage & handling extra
Local Theater and Music. Performances
Order online at nmmagazine.com
sponsored by Glenwood Woman’s Club. (505)
military encampments 2nd Sat. monthly, year-
round. Closed Tuesdays. 16 miles north of Las
Cruces on N.M. 70 via I-25 and Exit 19,
SOUTHWEST
U.S. 185. (505) 526-8911.
www.nmculture.org
Historical Museum of Lawmen. Law-
enforcement memorabilia, dates to turn of 20th
century. Sheriff’s Dept., 750A Motel Blvd. (505)
525-1911.
Las Cruces Museum of Natural History.
Southwest, emphasis on Chihuahuan Desert.
Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor. (505)
522-3120. www.lascruces-culture.org
E-mail: mnh@las.cruces.org
Mesquite Street. Historic district, small
adobes in green, pink, blue. Part of original
1849 townsite. East of Main St. between
Picacho/Lohman.
Mural Water Towers. Depict historical/
cultural scenes. Throughout city.
Outdoor Getaways Above—The ghost town of Steins west of N.M. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.
Lordsburg near the Arizona border is still full 47-acre farm, antique-equipment displays,
Aguirre Springs National Recreation Site. of spirit. Photo by Bob Young. livestock raised as New Mexicans did centuries
Campsites. 22 miles east of Las Cruces via ago, 300 years of N.M. agricultural history.
U.S. 70. (505) 522-1219. NMSU Golf Course. 2990 University Ave. Restaurant, gift shop. 4100 Dripping Springs
Burn Lake. 1855 W. Amador. (505) (505) 646-3219. Rd., University Ave. Exit east of I-25. (505)
524-1662. Sonoma Ranch Golf Course. 1274 Golf 522-4100. www.frhm.org
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park. Self- Club Rd. (505) 521-1818. NMSU Museum. Southwest archaeology,
guided tour of desert flora, geological forma- www.sonomaranchgolf.com history exhibits. In Kent Hall, corner of
tions, archaeology, 1.5-mile hiking trail. North Southern N.M. Speedway. Doña Ana University and Solano. (505) 646-3739.
via I-25, U.S. 70, Jornada Rd. P.O. Box 891, Las County Fairgrounds west of Las Cruces on www.nmsu.edu/~museum
Cruces 88004-0891. (505) 524-3334. I-10. (505) 524-7913. www.snmspeedway.com Our Lady at the Foot of the Cross Shrine.
www.cdnp.org E-mail: cdnp@zianet.com Sun Lanes. Bowling. 1201 E. Amador. (505) Reproduction of Michelangelo’s Pieta, dedica-
Dripping Springs Visitor Center. Day use 526-8855. ted in 1875 to establishment of Loretto
only. Hiking, picnicking at mountain-camp Tee Time Driving Range. 2834 N. Telshor. Academy. Lohman/Main St.
ruins. (Only guide dogs allowed.) 10 miles east (505) 522-5000. Space Murals Museum. Artifacts, gift shop,
of Las Cruces via Dripping Springs Rd. (505) Young Park. Tennis. 1905 E. Nevada. (505) water tanks with murals of spacecraft, astro-
522-1219. 541-2550. nauts, space-program symbols. 10 miles east
La Cueva Cave. At base of Organ via U.S. 70. 12450 E. U.S. 70. (505) 382-0977.
Mountains, former home of hermit/holy man Museums & Historic Sites E-mail: klin@zianet.com
Juan María Agostini, found murdered there. Three Crosses. Commemorates 1830 group
(Only guide dogs allowed.) 10 miles east of Las N.M. Railroad and Transportation of travelers killed by Indians and from which
Cruces via Dripping Springs Rd. (505) Museum. Dates to late 1800s. Open Sat. only, Las Cruces derives its name. N. Main/Solano.
522-1219. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. West of Main St. between White Sands Missile Range Museum.
Leasburg Dam State Park. Campsites, Picacho/Amador. 351 N. Mesilla St. Highlights origin of U.S. missile/space activity,
showers, playground, swimming, fishing. 19 Las Cruces Historical Museum and Atomic Age. Inform guard you are going to visit
miles northwest of Las Cruces off N.M. 185, or Cultural Center in the Branigan Building. museum or Missile Park. Open Mon.-Fri.,
Radium Springs Exit 19 off I-25. (505) Local artists. Fine Art and culture, contempo- 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
524-4068. rary art, history exhibits. 500 N. Water St. (505) closed holidays. 25 miles east of Las Cruces
541-2155. www.lascruces-culture.org on U.S. 70. On White Sands Missile Range.
Sporting Fun E-mail: bcc1@zianet.com (505) 678-8824. www.wsmr-history.org
Bicentennial Log Cabin. Pioneer artifacts,
Apodaca Park. Pools, tennis. 801 E. Madrid furnishings in Black Range cabin. Open June- Performing Arts/Galleries
Ave. (505) 524-7008, (505) 541-2550. Aug., or by appt. 671 N. Main. (505) 541-2155.
Frenger Park. Pool, tennis. 800 Parkview Dr. El Molino. Grinding wheel from 1853 flour Las Cruces Chamber Ballet. Call for sched-
(505) 523-0362, (505) 541-2550. mill. Water/Lohman streets. ule. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall. (505)
Las Cruces Country Club. 2700 N. Main, Fort Selden State Monument. Ruins of 523-1654.
E. U.S. 70. (505) 526-8731. 19th-century adobe fort. Visitor center, self- Las Cruces Civic Concert Assoc. Call for
Lions Park. Tennis. 701 W. Picacho. (505) guided tours, living-history demonstrations schedule. Shows at Oñate High School Audi-
541-2550. May-Sept., every Sat. and Sun. 19th-century torium, N. Main St. P.O. Box 16112, Las Cruces
88004. (505) 522-0792, (505) 521-4051.
www.lc-concerts.org Lordsburg Natural Wonders
Las Cruces Community Theatre. Call for
SOUTHWEST
schedule. 313 N. Downtown Mall, in the Old Lady on the Mountain. Natural rock forma-
State Theater Building. (505) 523-1200. tion resembles profile of Mary Magdalene on
www.lcctnm.org Shakespeare. Ghost town. Open 2nd Sun. side of Magdalena Mountain.
Las Cruces Symphony at NMSU. Season: and preceding Sat. monthly or by appt. Call for
Oct.-May. Call for schedule. P.O. Box 1622, Las living-history re-enactments dates or check Outdoor Getaways
Cruces 88004. (505) 646-3709, fax: 646-1086. calendar. 2 1/2 miles southwest of Lordsburg.
www.lascrucessymphony.com (505) 542-9034. Apache Kid Wilderness Area. In San Mateo
Mesilla Valley Concert Band. Call for www.shakespeareghostown.com Mountains. 52 miles northwest of TorC via
schedule. Corner Espina/Horseshoe in NMSU Steins. Ghost town. 20 miles southwest of I-25, N.M. 1 and F.R. 225. (505) 854-2281.
Music Recital Hall. (505) 646-1582. Lordsburg off I-10 at Exit 3. (505) 542-9791. Bear Trap Canyon Campgrounds. 31 miles
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery. 30 area southwest of Magdalena via U.S. 60 and
artists, Southwest contemporary art. Mesilla F.R. 549. (505) 854-2281.
Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor. (505) 522-2933. Magdalena Cíbola National Forest Magdalena Ranger
NMSU Art Gallery. Contemporary American District. Maps for hiking/campgrounds.
art. In Williams Hall on University Ave., east of Attractions 203 1st St. at south side of U.S. 60/Kelly Rd.
Solano Ave. (505) 646-2545. (505) 854-2281.
NMSU Choral Dept. Call for schedule. Very Large Array (VLA) National Radio Springtime Picnic Area. In Cíbola Natl.
NMSU Music Recital Hall. (505) 646-1993. Astronomy Observatory. World’s largest Forest, just south of Apache Kid Wilderness
NMSU Theater Arts/American Southwest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30 near F.R. 225. (505) 854-2281.
Theater Co. Call for schedule. NMSU, Box a.m.-dusk. On Plains of San Agustín.
30001 MSC 3072, Las Cruces 88003. (800) Fascinating visitor center. 23 miles west of Museums & Historic Sites
525-2782, (505) 646-4517. Magdalena on U.S. 60. (505) 835-7000.
No Strings Theater Co./Black Box www.nrao.edu Box Car Museum. Local history, artifacts of
Theatre. Call for schedule. 430 N. Downtown Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-
Mall. (505) 523-1223. www.no-strings.org 1930. Located next to AT&SF RR Depot. 108 N.
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SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Where a 19th century Union soldier meets a 21-year old outlaw.
Las Cruces stands at the crossroads of time. You can almost hear the
echoes of long-gone cavalrymen at Fort Selden as they prepared for a
skirmish. Or sense the presence of a legendary outlaw by visiting
the cell where Billy the Kid was held (but not for long).
It is a city filled with the ghosts of history: famed Native American

warriors, Spanish explorers, and pre-historic
tribes. They have all come and gone and
left their mark. For a free visitor’s guide on
™
our timeless city, call 1-800-FIESTAS, ext. 97.
www.lascrucescvb.org
Ranked one of the best cities by Forbes/Milken and Money Magazine 2002.
Fort Selden State Monument New Mexico Railroad &

Visit The Plaza Radium Springs, I-25 Exit 19
www.nmculture.org
Transportation Museum
351 N. Mesilla Street
Where Time Stood Still! Las Cruces Historical Museum
& Cultural Center
www.lascruces-culture.org
Historic Mesilla Plaza, just north of Space Murals, Inc. Museum

500 N. Water St. in the
El Paso on Interstate 10 near Las Cruces, 12450 Hwy. 70 E.
Downtown Mall
www.zianet.com/spacemurals
has been a vibrant, tumultuous center for www.lascruces-culture.org
commerce and history in Southern New Las Cruces Museum of Fine Art University Art Gallery NMSU
Mexico for over 150 years... isn’t it time 490 N. Water St. in the East of University Ave. & Solano
you paid a visit and walked the streets that Downtown Mall www.nmsu.edu/~artgal
Pat Garrett, Pancho Villa and Billy the Kid www.lascruces-culture.org
University Museum NMSU
walked? Tour the many charming shops, Las Cruces Museum of Natural University Ave. & Solano
restaurants, museums and History www.nmsu.edu/~museum
Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 Telshor Blvd.
galleries all set on and White Sands Missile Range
www.las-cruces.org
around historic Museum
Mesilla plaza. Make New Mexico Farm & Ranch
Hwy. 70 between Mile Markers
Heritage Museum
your appointment with 169/170
4100 Dripping Springs Road
the past to visit the old west www.frhm.org www.wsmr-history.org
for a day, or spend the night in one of
Mesilla’s charming bed and breakfasts. Visit us online at:
www.museums-in-new-mexico.org
Write or call for more information:
Historic Old Mesilla
P.O. Box 10 Mesilla, NM 88046
www.vivamesilla.org • 505-524-3262
…Magdalena continued from Page 128
new mexico magazine www.lightningfield.org
Main St. (505) 854-2261. E-mail: info@lightningfield.org
Historic Buildings. Bank, commercial build-
SOUTHWEST
ing, store, house, hotel and more. Downtown.

(505) 854-2261. Rodeo
Magdalena Stock Driveway/Shipping
Pens. At end of longest “hoof highway” in N.M. Performing Arts/Galleries
Used from as far away as Springerville, Ariz.;
closed when AT&SF RR ceased in 1971. Just Chiricahua Gallery. Artist co-op, area
north of visitor center. Southwest arts/crafts. In Rodeo on N.M. 80.
(505) 557-2225.
Performing Arts/Galleries
London Frontier Theatre Co. Call for sched- Santa Teresa
ule. Presentations, serial theater year-round.
P.O. Box 1126, Magdalena 87825. (505) Museums & Historic Sites
Bailing Wire 854-2519. www.londonfrontiertheatre.com
E-Mail: londonfrontier@gilanet.com War Eagles Air Museum. WWII warbirds,
and Gamuza Korean War jet fighters, antique automobiles.
Open Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 8012 Airport
The True Story of a Mesilla Rd. at Santa Teresa Airport, 9 miles north of
Family Ranch near Santa Teresa. (505) 589-2000.
Ramah, New Mexico Attractions www.war-eagles-air-museum.com
By Barbara Vogt Mallery
Mesilla Mercado. Market every Thurs.,
11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. Mesilla Silver City
“A vivid and poignant little book, full of
Plaza. (505) 524-3262.
shining culture and shining people . . .A
special addition to the history of New
Natural Wonders
Mexico.” — John Nichols Kneeling Nun. Monolith resembles praying
Fountain Theatre. Built in 1905 as vaudeville nun. 20 miles east of Silver City via U.S. 180, off
This fascinating memoir presents house. Independent films. (505) 524-8287. N.M. 152.
moving vignettes of life on a ranch in www.fountaintheatre.org
northwestern New Mexico beginning Gadsden Museum. Indian/Spanish artifacts, Outdoor Getaways
early in the last century. Barbara local history, in historic A.J. Fountain home.
Mallery tells the story of her family – Corner N.M. 28/Bouts Rd., # 1875, Mesilla. Bear Canyon Reservoir. Fishing, recreational
the Evon Z. Vogt family – with insight, (505) 526-6293. facilities. 29 miles northeast of Silver City via
respect, fondness and humor, Mesilla. Historic Spanish village, originally N.M. 152 and N.M. 35.
concentrating on the years between Indian community. Shops, galleries, museums, Big Ditch. Formed after flood lowered Main
1905 and 1986. restaurants. 1 1/2 miles southwest of Las St. 55 feet. Now park for events, enjoyment.
Cruces via N.M. 28. Bill Evans Lake. Fishing, primitive camping.
The book includes family photos, San Albino Church. 1851 Mission church. 35 miles northwest of Silver City via U.S. 180.
clippings, and other personal Mesilla. Faywood Hot Springs. Public/private mineral
mementos. It is illustrated with more pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day
than 30 historical photos that portray a use. 25 miles southeast of Silver City via U.S.
Quemado 180 and N.M. 61, next to City of Rocks State
land of enduring history and the peo-
ple who walked it: Navajos, Hispanics, Park. (505) 536-9663. www.faywood.com
pioneering men and women who came Outdoor Getaways E-mail: hotsprings@faywood.com
Fort Bayard Wildlife Refuge. 10 miles east
to the Southwest from the Midwest
Gila National Forest Quemado Ranger of Silver City, off U.S. 180.
and the East.
District. In city on N.M. 36 and N.M. 60. Gila National Forest Supervisor—Silver
(505) 773-4678. City Ranger District. 3005 E. Camino del
$24.95 hardcover (#281)
Quemado Lake. Trout fishing, 130-acres. Bosque. (505) 388-8201. www.fs.fed.us/r3/gila
134 pages, illustrated 18 miles south of Quemado via N.M. 32 and Gila River Management Area, Riparian
NMG04 N.M. 103. Area. Many bird species. North of Cliff along
confluence of Mogollón Creek/Gila River. 35
to order call Performing Arts/Galleries miles from Silver City, northwest on U.S. 180
1-800-711-9525 The Lightning Field. Installation by Walter
and south on F.R. 809. (505) 388-8201.
Lake Roberts. Trout fishing, 71 acres.
DeMaría. Limited accommodations, reserva- 40 miles north of Silver City via N.M. 15
tions. May-Oct. (505) 898-3335, fax: 898-3336. and N.M. 35.
Lightfeather Hot Spring. 44 miles north of ters still in use. 10 miles east of Silver City off largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery,
Silver City via N.M. 15, 1/2 mile from Gila River N.M. 180. natural/local history. 1000 W. College, end of
Forks, near Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. 10th St. (505) 538-6386.
SOUTHWEST
30-minute walk through 2 river crossings. (505) 13th-century cliff-dwelling ruins. 44 miles north www.wnmu.edu/univ/museum.htm
536-9461. of Silver City via N.M. 15. (RVs, trailers, large
Trail of the Mountain Spirits (Inner Loop) vehicles take N.M. 152 east of Silver City 21 Performing Arts/Galleries
Scenic Byway. North on N.M. 15 or east on miles to N.M. 35, then north for 26 miles to
N.M. 35 from Silver City. N.M. 15 and 19 miles to dwellings.) Pinos Altos Melodrama Theater. In Pinos
(505) 536-9461. Altos opera house adjacent to Buckhorn Saloon.
Sporting Fun Hearst Church. Built with Hearst money in Season: Late Jan. to Thanksgiving. Original hys-
1898, now museum/art gallery. 7 miles north of terical melodramas. Call for schedule. P.O. Box
Greyfeathers Lodge. Birding, fishing, Silver City on N.M. 15. 53189, Pinos Altos 88053. (505) 388-3848.
stargazing. 28 miles north of Silver City at Pinos Altos. Mining town, fort, other historic E-mail: Melojill@aol.com
intersection of N.M. 35/N.M. 15. (505) buildings. 7 miles northeast of Silver City on Francis McCray Gallery. Contemporary art.
536-3206. www.greyfeathers.com N.M. 15. On WNMU Campus, behind Fine Arts Center
E-mail: stay@greyfeathers.com Log Cabin Curio Shop/Museum. 33 Main Theater. (505) 538-6618, 538-6517,
Silver City Golf Course. 720 Golf Course Rd. St., Pinos Altos. (505) 388-1882. fax: 538-6619.
(505) 538-5041, fax: 538-5042. Royal Scepter Mineral Museum. Minerals, Mimbres Region Arts Council. Call for
Silver City Community Parks. Penny Park, jewelry, gift shop. 1805 Little Walnut. (505) schedule. P.O. Box 1830, Silver City 88062.
community-built for all ages, 505) 534-0261. 538-9001.www.zianet.com/royal-scepter (888) 758-7289, (505) 538-2505.
Olympic-size swimming pool, (505) 388-4640. E-mail: royal-scepter@zianet.com www.mrac.cc E-mail: arts@mrac.cc
Southwestern N.M. Birding Trail. Maps at San Lorenzo. Historic church, 24 miles east San Vicente Art Walks. Self-guided,
visitor center. 201 N. Hudson. (800) of Silver City via U.S. 180 and N.M. 152. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call for brochure with sites map.
548-9378. Silver City Museum. Regional history, Most galleries, studios listed are downtown or
mining exhibits, Victorian furnishings, Indian within walking distance; some outside city. San
Museums & Historic Sites artifacts. 312 W. Broadway. (505) 538-5921. Vicente Artist Group, P.O. Box 1911, Silver City
www.silvercitymuseum.org 88062. (800) 548-9378, (505) 388-4854.
Fort Bayard. 1863 U.S. Infantry post, once E-mail: scmuseum@zianet.com
housed Buffalo Soldiers. Original officers’ quar- Western N.M. University Museum. World’s
El Camino Real • Championship Golf Course • Historic District • Trinity Site • Fort Craig
SOCORRO Where History & High-Tech Meet

New Mexico
City of Socorro
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge • NRAO Very Large Array Radio Telescope
Socorro County Chamber of Commerce 101 Plaza P.O. Box 743 Socorro NM 87801
505-835-0424 • www.socorro-nm.com
west, to north San Lorenzo Canyon and petro-
glyphs at San Acacia. (505) 835-0424.

SOUTHWEST
Hammel Museum. Former brewery on Natl.

Historic Register. Open 1st Sat. each month
and during Oktoberfest (1st Oct. Sat). On 6th
St. (505) 835-0424.
Mineralogical Museum. Fossils, more than
9,500 mineral specimens. At Workman addi-
tion, N.M. Institute of Mining & Technology.
(505) 835-5420, 835-5140.
www.geoinfo.nmt.edu
Historic Walking Tour. Garcia Opera House,
Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial
architecture. (505) 835-0424. Also, Old San
Miguel Mission, active 1915-28; south wall
dates from 1598. 403 El Camino Real. (505)
835-2891.
Above—The lush Gila River Valley
Socorro dramatically contrasts the Gila Mountains in Performing Arts/Galleries
the background. Photo by Laurence Parent.
Attractions N.M. Tech Performing Arts Series. Call for
Quebradas Backcountry Byway. 24 miles, schedule. (505) 835-5688.
N.M. Institute of Mining and Technology. showcases wildlife, rock formations, colored www.nmt.edu/~pas/
801 Leroy Pl. 87801. (800) 428-8324, Ext. 4. cliffs, arroyos. Two access areas. 1) Go 2 miles
www.nmt.edu/ north of Socorro on I-25, take Escondida exit.
Trinity Site. Location of world’s first atomic Head east, then north. Turn right past Sunland Park
bomb explosion in 1945. Open twice a year. 12 Escondida Lake. Go east through Pueblitos.
miles east of San Antonio on U.S. 380, then 5 Turn south on road following east side of Río Sporting Fun
miles south through Stallion Range Center. Grande. Take dirt road east, about .6 mile
(505) 835-0424. down road. Stay on road, follow Backcountry Sunland Park Racetrack/Casino. State’s
Byway signs. 2) Drive 9 miles south of Socorro longest meet. Nov.-Apr. Tues., Fri., Sat., Sun.
Outdoor Getaways on I-25, go 11 miles east of San Antonio on racing for quarter horses, thoroughbreds. Daily
N.M. 380. Turn left on C.R. A-129 for 3 miles simulcasting. 1200 Futurity Dr. (505)
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife north. Turn west, follow the signs. (505) 874-5200. www.sunland-park.com
Refuge. Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill 838-1280, (505) 835-0424.
cranes; 377 identified species. Year-round bird- San Lorenzo Canyon. Chihuahuan Desert
ing, auto tour, hiking. Opens an hour before plants/animals, geological formations, hiking. Truth or Consequences
sunrise, closes an hour after sunset. Visitor (505) 835-0424.
center open daily. 16 miles south of Socorro Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Visitor Attractions
via I-25, San Antonio Exit 139, U.S. 380 and center, some areas open to public, most areas
N.M. 1. (505) 835-1828, 835-0424, (505) closed. Open house with guided tours in Oct. San Felipe Winery. (505) 843-8171.
838-2120. www.friendsofthebosque.org (505) 864-4021.
Escondida Lake Park. Fishing, camping, RV Water Canyon. Pronghorn antelope, golden Outdoor Getaways
hookups, facilities. 2 miles north, Exit 152, east eagles, other birds. 13 miles west of Socorro
at stop sign until road turns, then 2 miles to off N.M. 60 and Water Canyon Rd. (505) Caballo Lake State Park. Visitor center,
lake. (505) 835-4005, 835-0424. 854-2292, (505) 835-0424. campsites, showers, picknicking, boat
Langmuir Laboratory. Late June to late launch sites. Fishing for bass, crappie, cat-
Aug. lightning & thunderstorm research; gate Sporting Fun fish, walleye. 11,000 acres. 16 miles south
blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often via I-25. (505) 743-3942.
closed). Hikers, picnickers welcome year- N.M. Tech Golf Course. 801 Leroy Pl., Emory Pass Scenic Vista. Walking trail.
round. Take U.S. 60 west from Socorro for 16 Socorro 87801. (505) 835-5335. Hillsboro Peak is one of several lookouts. 50
miles to Water Canyon Rd. (F.R. 235). Go 4 1/2 www.nmt.edu/~nmtgolf miles west of TorC through Kingston and
miles down F.R. 235 to campground, turn left. City of Socorro Parks. Fields, tennis/bas- Hillsboro on top of mountain. (505) 894-
Remaining 10 miles of F.R. 235 are dirt, steep. ketball courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, 6677
Cars with low clearance, travel trailers and jogging, Olympic-size pool. Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway. Through
motor homes discouraged. (505) 835-5423. Socorro Fat Tire Trails. Quebradas to east, TorC, Caballo, Hillsboro, Kingston, Black
www.ee.nmt.edu/~langmuir Río Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache Range Mountains, San Lorenzo—or TorC,
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Altos, just seven miles north of Silver City, NM on
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Percha Dam State Park. Fishing, picnick- highway 15. Some of the local attractions include the
ing, campsites, showers. 22 miles southwest 3 1/2 million acre Gila National Forest, Cliff Dwellings,
via I-25. (505) 743-3942. lakes, river, hot springs, horseback riding, mountain
biking and hiking. Many birding trails. For more
Ralph Edwards Riverside Park. Downtown
information or reservations please call:
picnicking on banks of Río Grande. 301 E.
Riverside Dr.
TorC Hot Springs. Seven total. Bath houses, 505-388-4501 or 888-388-4515
P.O. Box 53082 • Pinos Altos NM 88053
indoor tubs, saunas. Austin/Marr streets. Take www.bearcreekcabins.com
I-25 Exit 75 onto Broadway. Turn right on Foch.
(800) 831-9487, (505) 894-3536.
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831-9487, telephone/fax: (505) 894-3536.
TorC Golf Course. 685 Marie St. (505)
894-2603. NM Magazine History Statewide Attractions
TorC Tennis Courts. Between 3rd and 4th
streets behind city library.
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Geronimo Springs Museum. Pottery collec- New Mexico Trust for Historic Preservation
tion in Da-Whe Room (including Mimbres),
Sierra County history in Wilson, Ralph Edwards,
Heritage, Apache rooms. Local history, minerals
from prehistoric times to present, miner’s
cabin. Open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
211 Main St. (505) 894-6600.
Pioneer Store/Museum. In Chloride. Call
before coming. (505) 743-2736.
E-mail: edmund@zianet.com
Winston. Ghost town. 38 miles northwest of
TorC via I-25 and N.M. 52.
Sierra County Arts Council. P.O. Box 1924,
Truth or Consequences 87901. (505) 894-
0615. Silver City has it all!
TorC Community Chorus. Call for schedule. Over 100 years of Old West history, Victorian historic
P.O. Box 857, Elephant Butte 87935. (505) districts, museums, dozens of art galleries and the nearby GRANT COUNTY
894-3027. Gila Wilderness make Silver City a unique place to visit. Silver City Grant County
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(505) 894-1827. it an unbeatable place to call home. No Silver City, NM 88061
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T he Northwest Region, also known as Indian Country, is home to a significant portion
NORTHWEST
of America’s largest Indian reservation, the Navajo Nation, as well as the pueblos of
Zuni, Acoma and Laguna. The region hosts the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial held yearly in
the city of Gallup. This event draws visitors as well as New Mexico locals for traditional
dances, Indian arts and foods, and much more. In addition to annual events like this one and
the Northern Navajo Nation Fair, there are many year-round opportunities to experience
Native American culture and history in the region. Excursions can include visits to pueblos
such as Sky City, Acoma’s more than 300-foot high mesatop pueblo, as well as exploration of
ruins left by the Ancestral Pueblo people, forebears of contemporary Pueblo Indians. Chaco
Culture National Historical Park, along with the Aztec and Salmon ruins, date from the 11th
and 12th centuries and give visitors a look at distinctive prehistoric architecture, including
historical examples of extremely
advanced astronomy, engine- Right—Sandstone Bluffs in El Malpais
Aztec
ering and city planning. FARMINGTON
Modern-day tourism National Monument glow in the soft
Shiprock
increased with the 1930s con- Bloomfield evening light with Mount Taylor in the
struction of Route 66, the first
major multistate highway, but background. Photo by Bob Young.
travelers have come through
this region for hundreds of
Sheep
years. Carved into the base Springs
of Inscription Rock, part of El
Morro National Monument, are Chaco
petroglyphs of the Ancestral Canyon
Crownpoint
Puebloans, who lived on the
Whitehorse
mesatop more than 700 years GALLUP
ago, and the signatures and Fort Wingate
drawings of the Spanish con-
quistadors as well as west- Thoreau
bound American pioneers.
Milan
Today’s travelers can GRANTS
explore the area surrounding Ramah
El Morro National Monument
and other natural wonders in
the region like the Bandera
Crater and Ice Caves and two
badlands areas: El Malpais
National Monument, with its
lava flows and towering sandstone arches, and the Bisti Badlands. For extended outdoor
exploration, Mount Taylor, an 11,000-foot peak near the city of Grants, is a haven for hikers
and campers. Fishermen and boating enthusiasts also flock to Navajo Lake State Park and
the adjacent Quality Waters section of the San Juan River, considered the best rainbow trout
fishing area in the country.
Navajo Lake’s nearby major cities include Aztec, Farmington and Bloomfield. This part of
the region is also home to Ship Rock Peak, a volcanic formation sacred to the Navajo people,
who refer to it as tse bida’ hi, “rock with wings.” Within 40 miles of Ship Rock Peak is the
Four Corners Monument, the only site in the country where four states—New Mexico,
Arizona, Utah and Colorado—converge at the same place.

Northwest
NORTHWEST
Aztec Above—Ship Rock Peak is always a favorite ball, softball, soccer, youth football fields.
sight. Photo by Clay Martin. Off Ruins Rd. (505) 334-7664.
Attractions Navajo Lake State Park. Three recre-
Outdoor Getaways ation areas (Pine, Sims Mesa and San Juan
MainStreet USA. Functioning historic River), largest lake in northwest region, visi-
downtown, from 1889-1909. Galleries, Cap Walls Park. Picnicking, playground, tor center, campsites. Trout, bass, crappie,
restaurants, specialty shops, feed store, walking trail, covered pavilion. At Lover’s catfish, northern pike, kokanee salmon; tro-
other businesses. Lane/Acoma. (505) 334-7664. phy trout in quality waters (San Juan
Memorial Rose Garden. More than 300 www.aztecnm.com Fishing Easement) below dam. 30 miles
rose bushes. Florence Park. Picnicking, grills, play- east of Aztec via N.M. 173 and N.M. 511.
ground, tennis, covered pavilion. In city off (505) 632-2278.
Ruins Rd. (505) 334-7664. www.nmparks.com
Hartman Park. Picnicking, fishing, base- Aztec continued on Page 138…
…Aztec continued from Page 136 finest collections of authentic pioneer
Americana, oilfield, military, farm equipment
Pioneer Park. Picnicking, 2 covered pavil- exhibits, late 1800s building, daily gunfight
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ions. On Main St., U.S. 550. (505) 334-7664. during summer at noon (except Sundays).
Riverside Park. Fantasy of Lights, play- 125 N. Main Ave. (505) 334-9829.
ground, picnic areas, fishing pond, BMX www.aztecnm.com
track, baseball field, rodeo ring, restrooms. Aztec Ruins National Monument. 12th-
S. Light Plant Rd off N.M. 516. (505) century Ancestral Pueblo ruins, walking trail,
334-7664. reconstructed great kiva. Visitor center,
exhibits, daily historical video, self-guided
Natural Wonders tours, interpretive talks Memorial Day to
Labor Day. 3/4 miles north off N.M. 516.
Aztec Arches. Stunning sandstone forma- (505) 334-6174, Ext. 30; TDD: (505)
tions surround Aztec. Arches include 334-6174, Ext. 30. www.nps.gov/azru
Anasazi, Arch, Peephole, Octopus, Pillar, www.aztecnm.com
Alien and more. (505) 334-9551. Historic Aztec Walking Tour. 75 struc-
tures in original town site, 11 buildings list-
Sporting Fun ed on Natl. Register of Historic Places and
N.M. Register of Cultural Properties. Includes
Alien Run/Aztec Trails. Mountain bike Green’s Opera House, E.C. Waring Jewelry
trail. 30 scenic miles near alleged Aztec UFO Store, American Hotel, Col. Williams’ General
crash site. Off C.R. 2770. Route map online. Store, Blitzkie House. (505) 334-9829,
(505) 334-7658. www.aztecufo.com 334-9551. www.aztecnm.com
Aztec Skateboard Park. 11,900 sq. ft. of
concrete ramps. 600 Llano St.
Aztec Speedway. 1/3-mile dirt track. Bloomfield
IMCA stock cars/modifieds, dwarf cars,
Thunder Bombers, ministocks, sprints. Attractions
400 Legion Rd., Aztec. (505) 334-2023,
(505) 327-6314. www.aztecspeedway.com Bishop Square. Gazebo, picnicking.
BMX Racing. ABA-recognized competition Corner U.S. 550/U.S. 64.
track. In Riverside Park. (505) 334-9533. Sun Ray Park and Casino. Live (season-
Gotten Nibbles on www.goodfellasgt.homestead.com/ al) simulcast horse racing, video poker,
other Rivers? Riverside.html
Hidden Valley Golf Club. 18-hole golf
slots, restaurant, lounge. Between
Bloomfield, Farrmington on U.S. 64. (505)
Ju an River Bit course, par 70, clubhouse facilities w/bar & 566-1200.
a n e grill, Sun.-Sat., 7 a.m.-dark. Go to Southside

River Rd./C.R. 3000 to C.R. 3025, look for
Wines of the San Juan. 233 N.M. 511 in
Turley, east of Bloomfield via U.S. 64. (505)
s!
S
signs. #29 C.R. 3025, P.O. Box 147, Aztec 632-0879. www.winesofthesanjuan.com
87410. (888) 323-9444, (505) 334-3248, E-mail: winessanjuan@netscape.net
fax: 334-2021.
Kart Canyon Speedway. Clay cart track, Outdoor Getaways
1/8 mile, Burris Speedway Series. (505)
327-9847. Angel Peak Recreation Area. 7 primitive
Motocross Track. Supercross for motor- campsites, hiking, spectacular scenery. 20
Experience one of cycles/ATVs; AMA sanctioned. Monthly races miles south of Bloomfield via U.S. 550 and
Field and Stream Mar.-Oct. Off Navajo Dam Rd., N.M. 173. C.R. 7175 (last 6 miles on gravel road).
Magazine’s Top (505) 334-9551. (505) 599-8900.
Fishing Spots...20,000 Quality Waters. World-class bass, trout, Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Areas.
salmon fishing on San Juan River. 42,000 acres combined, BLM administered.
Trout per Mile! 4X4 Rock Climbing. Jeep and 4-wheel- Bisti: oddly sculpted shale/sandstone forma-
drive challenges, several summer events. tions, 37 miles south of Farmington via N.M.
Bloomfield Chamber of Rock Garden off N.M. 173. (505) 325-4308. 371, 2 miles on dirt road to parking lot.
Commerce & Visitor Center De-Na-Zin: 38 miles south of Bloomfield via
224 West Broadway Museums & Historic Sites U.S. 550 and C.R. 7500. (505)
599-8900.
Bloomfield, New Mexico 87413
Animas River Bridge. Cap Walls Park. Carson National Forest Jicarilla Ranger
505-632-0880 FAX 505-634-1431 Picnicking, playground, walking trail, cov- Station. Camping, hunting. 664 E. Broadway.
1-800-461-1245 ered pavilion. At Lover’s Lane/Acoma. (505) (505) 632-2956. www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson
www.bloomfieldnm.info 334-7664. www.aztecnm.com Roy J. Retherford Wildlife Area.
Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village. One of Riverside park, hiking, birding. 2 miles east
NORTHWEST
of Bloomfield on U.S. 64. Above—A pool of water at El Malpais World Heritage Site, 13 major ruins, 47
San Juan River Park. Picnic tables, river National Monument cools the sizzling sunset. campsites, most sophisticated 12th-century
trail. S. 1st St. (505) 632-2840. Photo by Tom Till. Ancestral Pueblo economic/ceremonial cen-
ter in U.S. In the 25,000-square-mile San
Sporting Fun Museums & Historic Sites Juan Basin. 40 miles north of Crownpoint
via N.M. 371/I.R. 9/N.M. 57 or U.S.
Chamblee Soccer Complex. Covered Salmon Ruins/Heritage Park. 11th-cen- 550/N.M. 57 (or N.M. 197) then C.R. 7900,
picnic areas, soccer fields. S. 1st St. (505) tury Pueblo ruins, historical buildings, 7950, 7985. (505) 786-7014.
632-2840. museum. 2 miles west of Bloomfield via www.nps.gov/chcu
Keffalos Baseball Complex. S. 1st St. U.S. 64. San Juan County Archaeological
(505) 632-2840. Research Center & Library at Salmon Ruins. Performing Arts/Galleries
McGee Park. Indoor/outdoor riding are- Exhibits, artifacts, records from excavation
nas, raft launch to San Juan River. Between of Salmon Ruins. 2 miles west on U.S. 64. Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction.
Bloomfield and Farmington on U.S. 64. (505) (505) 632-2013. Monthly. Viewing 4-6:30 p.m., auction 7
325-5415. p.m. at elementary school. Crownpoint Rug
Riverside Park. Fishing, raft launch to Weavers, P.O. Box 1630, 87313. (505)
San Juan River. S. 1st St. (505) 632-2840. Crownpoint 786-7386. www.crownpointrugauction.com
Salmon Park. Tennis, picnic tables,
barbecue grills, sand volleyball. N. 5th St. Museums & Historic Sites
(505) 632-2840.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
Farmington
Attractions
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F a r m i n g to n , N M
B-Square Ranch. 12,000-acre ranch,

wildlife preserve, experimental farm. Tours,
by appt., of 2 museums featuring wildlife,
farm machinery collections, electricity-
September 4 & 5, 2004 • Farmington Civic Center generated equipment. 3901 Bloomfield Hwy.
(505) 325-4275.
Family Funland. Miniature golf, go-carts,
amusement rides. Call for hours. 200 Scott
Ave. (505) 324-0940.
Outdoor Getaways
.
Animas Parklands/Berg Park. 5-mile

park along Animas River downtown.
w w w . f a r m i n g to n n m . o r g
Riverside Nature Center, Harvest Grove Farm

& Orchards off Browning Pkwy. (505) 599-
1174.
Jackson Lake State Waterfowl Area.
880 acres of land/lake along La Plata River.
No access to refuge but viewpoints from
highway, lake. Year-round trout fishing,
wildlife viewing. 5 miles northwest on N.M.
170. (505) 632-0485, (505) 851-8881.
Morgan Lake. Windsurfing, picnicking,
Marketplace • Indian Rug Auction fishing for bass, crappie, catfish. Open year-
Contest Pow Wow • Gourd Dancing • Grand Entry round. No swimming. Special permit
required. 15 miles west on U.S. 64. (928)
871-6451.
Riverside Nature Center. Trails on river,
hands-on exhibits, guided hikes by appt.
(505) 599-1422.
.
Sporting Fun
I n f o r m at i o n 1. 8 0 0 . 4 4 8 .1 2 4 0
Brookside Park Outdoor Pool. Summer

only. 1901 N. Dustin. (505) 599-1188.
Farmington Aquatic Center. Olympic-size
pool, diving boards, double-loop water slide,
playground. Open year-round. 1151 N.
Sullivan. (505) 599-1167.
www.farmington.nm.us
Lions Pool. Year-round indoor pool. 405 N.
Wall. (505) 599-1187.
Mountain Biking/Walking Trails. Various
locations by Foothills Dr., Kinsey’s Ridge, San
Juan College, N.M. 170, Piñon Mesa, Road
Apple Trail. Maps available. (800) 448-1240.
www.farmingtonnm.org
Outdoor Program at San Juan College.
Year-round adventure trips, indoor climbing
wall. 4601 College Blvd. (505) 326-3311,
Performances every Tuesday thru Saturday evening at 8 pm (505) 566-3221.
Lions Wilderness Amphitheater opens at 6 pm. Dinner is served beginning at 6:30 pm. www.sjc.cc.nm.us
Piñon Hills Golf Course. 18 holes. 2101
TICKETS 1.877.599.3331
Sandstone Productions Farmington continued on Page 142…
PHOTO: DALE W. ANDERSON ©2003

E nchant your spirit and explore the great outdoors with world class fishing
on the San Juan River, outdoor summer theater, golfing at
Pinon Hills and special events.
V isit a thousand years of culture at Chaco Culture National Historical
Park, Salmon Ruins and the Great Kiva at Aztec Ruins
National Monument.
1.800.448.1240 Free Visitors Guide www.farmingtonnm.org
Photo Dale W. Anderson ©2004

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…Farmington continued from Page 140 Above—The badlands of Angel Peak Sandstone Productions/Lions
Recreation Area glow in the sunset light after Wilderness Park Amphitheater. Season:
Sunrise Pkwy. (505) 326-6066. a storm. Photo by William Stone. June-Aug. Call for schedule. 5800 College
www.farmington.nm.us Blvd. (505) 327-9336; (877) 599-3331 (indi-
Riverview Golf Course. 18 holes. 4146 Four Corners Vietnam Memorial Wall. vidual sales); (800) 448-1240 (group sales).
U.S. 64, Kirtland. (505) 598-0140. Inscriptions on black granite honor dead or www.farmington.nm.us/sandstone
San Juan College Outdoor Program. missing; inscriptions on brick honor living San Juan Symphony. Call for schedule at
Adventure trips, indoor climbing wall, sports vets. On N. Butler at Carlton St. (800) Farmington Civic Center. 200 W. Arrington.
equipment rentals. 4601 College Blvd. (505) 448-1240. www.farmington.nm.us (505) 599-1148.
566-3221. Silhouette Performing Arts Series. Call
Performing Arts/Galleries for schedule, locations. (505) 566-3465,
Museums & Historic Sites (505) 599-0430. www.sanjuancollege.edu
Brassworks 4 and Showcase Concerts. Theater Ensemble Arts (TEA):
E-3 Children’s Museum & Science Call for schedule at San Juan College Little Farmington Community Theater. Call for
Center Interactive exhibits. 302 N. Theater and First United Methodist Church. schedule. 4601 College Blvd., P.O. Box
Orchard. (505) 599-1425. (505) 327-1700. www.brassworks4.com 5425, 87499. (505) 327-0076, (505)
Farmington Museum & Visitors Center E-mail: 599-0430. www.tearts.org
at Gateway Park. Four Corners history, San Brassworks4Showcase@Compuserve.com
Juan Basin geology exhibits, juried art. Free. Civic Center Foundation for the
Visitor center with regional tourism informa- Performing Arts. Call for schedule. 200 W.
tion. 3041 E. Main. (800) 448-1240, (505) Arrington. (505) 599-1145. Ticket info:
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599-1174. www.farmingtonnm.org 599-1148.
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Above—The view looking down from Mount related to activities and events. Disabilities
Taylor is quite exhilarating. Photo by Mark accessible. 211 W. Coal Ave. (505)
Fort Wingate Nohl, New Mexico Magazine. 722-5315.
E-mail: gallery211@cnetco.com
Outdoor Getaways 1109 Susan St. (505) 863-9224. Gallup Community Concerts Assoc.
Harold Runnels Indoor Pool. 720 E. (505) 863-3075, (505) 722-7009.
McGaffey Lake. Fishing, camping, Wilson. (505) 722-7107. Gallup Cultural Center. Gallery of the
picnicking in Zuni Mountains. 11 miles Recreation Center, Playgrounds, Tennis Masters, Kiva Cinema, Storyteller Museum,
southeast on N.M. 400. Campground, picnic Courts. Throughout city. Rec. center: (505) Angela’s Café con Leche, Storyteller
area. (505) 287-8833. 722-2619. Bookstore, Gift Shop. Nightly Indian dances
in summer. Southwest Indian Foundation
Museums & Historic Sites project. 201 E. Historic Rt. 66 in Santa Fe
Gallup Depot. (505) 863-4131.
Navajo Code Talkers Room. Photos, www.southwestindian.com
Outdoor Getaway memorabilia commemorate Code Talkers’ WPA/New Deal Art Exhibits. McKinley
WWII contributions. 103 W. Historic Rt. 66 in County Courthouse, Octavia Fellin Public
Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Gallup/McKinley Chamber of Commerce Library. At Hill Ave./2nd St. (505) 863-1291.
98 miles from Gallup. Box 588, Chinle, Ariz. Building. (505) 722-2228.
86503. (928) 674-5500. Red Rock Museum. Southwest Indian
www.nps.gov/cach cultures in Gallup area. Kachinas, pottery, Grants
Petrified Forest National Park and rugs, silver/turquoise jewelry. 4.5 miles east
Painted Desert. 73 miles from Gallup in of Gallup in Red Rock State Park. (505) Attractions
northeastern Ariz. (928) 524-6228. 863-1337. www.ci.gallup.nm.us
www.nps.gov/pefo Rex Museum. Operated by Gallup Northwest N.M. Visitor Center.
Red Rock State Park. Heritage Canyon Historical Society. Railroad/mining history in Information, exhibits, maps, books, videos,
display, visitor center, campsites. 4.5 miles Gallup area. 300 W. Historic Rt. 66. (505) programs. South of I-40, Exit 85,
east of Gallup via I-40 and N.M. 566. (505) 863-1363. 1900 E. Santa Fe. (505) 876-2783.
722-3839. www.ci.gallup.nm.us
Performing Arts/Galleries Natural Wonders
Sporting Fun
Gallery 211. Contemporary, fine arts and Bandera Crater/Ice Caves. 800-ft.
Gallup Municipal Golf Course. 18 holes. crafts by regional/area artists, plus arts volcanic cone, hiking trail along rim.
G E N U I N E G A L L U P
ARTS. ANCIENT RUINS.

EXCITING EVENTS.
IT ALL BEGINS
IN GALLUP.
Experience Gallup. The landscape is beautiful
beyond words, with red mesas to the north and east,
and the mountains and painted deserts of Arizona
to the west. The city s many trading posts, galleries
and shops project a unique blend of Native
American culture, with genuine Indian and
Southwest Hispanic arts and crafts in rich
abundance. An incredible
selection of ancient Indian
ruins, stuning scenic attract-
ions, and fascinating
historic sites are within a ninety-minute journey
from your vacation headquarters in Gallup. Enjoy
the great outdoors? From rock climbing at
Mentmore Rock to mountain biking at Red
Rock State Park, Gallup is perfect for any
outdoor adventure you can imagine. For
detailed information, visit www.GallupNM.org
n e w m e x i c o
Call for Free Visitors Guide
(800) 242-4282 ext . 338
www.GallupNM.org
GA L L U P A R E A AT T R ACT I O N S & E V E N TS .
Visit these points of interest to get a true sense of the Southwest's cultural legacy.
C A N YO N D E C H E L LY N AT I O N A L M O N U M E N T WINDOW ROCK AND THE NAVAJO NATION MUSEUM

This 89,849-acre monument within the Navajo Reservation Window Rock is a huge sandstone
displays five periods dating from about 2500 B.C. Half day and all formation with a window wind-
day tours available at Thunderbird Lodge. (800) 679-2473. carved right through the center.
Visit the Navajo Nation Museum
CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK for cultural and topical exhibits on
This amazing Anasazi city is the Navajo Nation. (928) 871-6675.
one of North America s oldest
WINDOW ROCK
settlements. The architecture
of the Chaco ruins inspires
awe. (505) 786-7014.
E V E N TS
CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT The most spectacular R E D R O C K B A L LO O N R A L LY New Mexico s second

feature of this park is the 200-foot high Inscription Rock with largest ballooning event is
its ancient petroglyphs. Hiking trails and a campground are held the first weekend of
available. (505) 783-4226. December at Red Rock
State Park. Hundreds of
HUBBELL TRADING POST NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE balloons paint the blue
Fine Native American crafts are sold at the store; much of it is skies above Gallup in a riot
museum quality. (928) 755-3475. of vibrant colors.
RED ROCK STATE PARK
PE TRIFIED FORE ST NATIONAL PARK AND THE

PAINTED DE SERT Trees prospered here about 225 LIONS CLUB RODEO The Lions Club puts on the largest
million years ago in what was then a temperate, swampy amateur rodeo in the Southwest. More than $35,000 in prize
zone. Now, giant petrified logs cover the 93,533-acre park. money is up for grabs. Experience it all during the second
The fantastically hued Painted Desert lies along the park s weekend of June.
northern boundaries. (928) 524-6228.
T H E I N T E R-T R I B A L C E R E M O N I A LEstablished in
PUEBLO OF ZUNI Zuni pueblo is one of the largest pueblos in 1922, the Gallup Inter-
New Mexico. The Zuni craftspeople are known for exquisite Tribal Indian Ceremonial is
needle point jewelry and carved fetishes. (505) 782-4481. held every August at Red
Rock State Park. More than
SHIPROCK One of the nation s most distinctive peaks, 30 tribes from across the
Shiprock rises more than continent participate in
1,700 feet above the desert dances, rodeos and sporting
INTER-TRIBAL CEREMONIAL
floor to an elevation of 7,178 events. Arts and crafts are
feet. The formation is closed to available at indoor and outdoor marketplaces. The Inter-Tribal
hikers and climbers but is usually attracts about 25,000 visitors, making it one of
worth viewing for its majestic the largest Native American events in the Southwest.
grandeur, especially at sunset. Dealers welcome.
SHIPROCK
n e w m e x i c o
For your FREE Gallup Visitors Guide and to learn more about the Indian
Southwest , call (800) 242-4282 ext . 338 or visit www.GallupNM.org
17-mile lava tube with ice cave. 25 miles
southwest of Grants off N.M. 53. (888) 423-
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Outdoor Getaways and more FUN!
Cíbola National Forest Ranger Station. Try any of our 1000 Rooms, 5 RV Parks
Mount Taylor Ranger District, 1800 Lobo and 38 Restaurants and you’ll save up
Canyon Rd., Grants. (505) 287-8833.
www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola to 30% off big city prices. Call today
El Malpais National Monument. 262,000 for a free Visitors Guide or visit us
acres, wilderness area, sculptured sand- online at grants.org
stone formations, Hole-in-the-Wall, chain of
ancient cinder caves. Campsites along lava Go Underground at the World Famous
flow. 9 miles south of Grants via I-40 and New Mexico Mining Museum then see
either N.M. 117 or N.M. 53. NPS Information the sights.
& NWNM visitor centers, (505) 876-2783. On
N.M. 53, 20 miles south of Grants. (505) We’re close to:
783-4774. www.nps.gov/elma Chaco Canyon
Mount Taylor. 11,300 feet. Sacred to Acoma Sky City
Navajos. Wildlife, hiking, camping, hunting, Laguna Pueblo
sightseeing. Lobo Canyon Campground (day
El Malpais
use), Coal Mine Campground (overnight). 12
miles northwest of Grants on N.M. 547. Mount Taylor
(505) 287-8833. www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola
Zuni Mountain Railroad Interpretive Grants Chamber of Commerce Call today for a free
Tour. Brochures available. 1800 Lobo and Mining Museum visitors guide
Canyon Rd. 87020. (505) 287-8833. 100 Iron Street, Grants, NM 87020 1-800-748-2142
www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola
Sporting Fun
Coyote del Malpais Golf Course. 2001
George Hanosh Blvd. (505) 285-5544.
TH I S I S I ND I A N C O UN T R Y
Grants Municipal Outdoor Swimming
Pool. 551 Washington Ave. (505) 285-3542.
Grants Rodeo Grounds. P.O. Box 1088,
87020. (505) 285-6611. A country where the
Zuni Dancer at Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial Courtesy of the New Mexico Department of Tourism - Photographer Mark Nohl
K Bar Ranch. Horseback riding, lessons, stark imagery of the

boarding, guides, primitive trails. P.O. Box
245, San Rafael 87051. (505) 285-3798.
land becomes one with
Grants Tennis Courts/Parks. 6 courts, 12 the colorful mixture of
parks. (505) 285-3542.
tribal ceremonies. It is
the country of the Navajo,
N.M. Museum of Mining. Indian artifacts,
geology exhibits, simulated uranium mine. Zuni, Acoma, Hopi
100 N. Iron St. (800) 748-2142, (505) and Ute. Visit a timeless
287-4802. www.grants.org
E-mail: discover@grants.org land for a vacation that
Performing Arts/Galleries will last a lifetime.
Cíbola Arts Council. Sponsors art shows,
performances. Proprietors of Double 6 Art
Gallery. 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. (505)
287-7311.
For more information, call (800) 448-1240

or visit www.IndianCountr yNM.org
Milan Outdoor Getaways
Sporting Fun
NORTHWEST
Ramah Lake. Trout/bass fishing, boat

ramp, picnicking. 2.5 miles northeast of
The Village of Milan Swimming Pool. Ramah off I.R. 132.
405 Airport Rd. (505) 287-2200.
Zuni Mountain Golf Course. 1525 Museums & Historic Sites
Horizon Blvd. 87021. (505) 287-9239, (800)
748-2142. El Morro National Monument. Inscription
Rock bears autographs, drawings, petro-
glyphs, messages from Spanish explorers
Ramah and westbound pioneers. Ancestral Pueblo
ruins on mesatop. 13 miles southeast of
Attractions Ramah on N.M. 53. (505) 783-4226.
Candy Kitchen Wolf Rescue Ranch.

Rescued/captive-born wolves, wolf dogs Shiprock
(arctic, timber, tundra) that wander Zuni
Mountains enclosures. Tours by donation. Natural Wonders
Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.; gift shop.
20 miles southeast of Ramah. Go east on Four Corners Monument. Slab desig-
N.M. 53 for 9 miles, turn right on B.I.A. 125 nates where N.M., Ariz., Utah, Colo. meet.
(south), drive 8 miles then turn right on B.I.A. Visitor center, crafts, food booths. 30 miles
120 (gravel road), then 4 miles to refuge. northwest of Shiprock off U.S. 64 and U.S.
(505) 775-3304. Star Rte. 2, Box 28, Ramah 160. P.O. Box 9000, Navajo Parks/ Rec.,
87321. www.inetdesign.com/candykitchen/ Window Rock, Ariz. 86515.
www.navajonationparks.org
Ship Rock Peak. Formation rises 1,700
feet from desert floor. Sacred to Navajos.
Viewing allowed, off-limits to hikers, moun-
tain climbers. 10 miles southwest of
living history easy living Shiprock off U.S. 491.
In the heart of historic Indian Country, in Thoreau

western New Mexico, you’ll find a world of
contrasts; ancient and modern, raw natural
beauty and hand crafted artistry. It’s in this Outdoor Getaways
scenic and historic land that you’ll find the
Acoma Pueblo, or “Sky City,” as it is known Bluewater Lake State Park. Visitor
- the oldest continuously inhabited pueblo in
North America. All are welcome to visit and center, campsites. Fishing for rainbow trout,
explore this unique place majestically perched catfish. 2,350 acres. 8 miles southeast of
atop a 376-foot mesa. Step into this world Thoreau on N.M. 412. (505) 876-2391.
that lives in the history of the past. Find Haystack Mountain. Once rich source of
adventure and satisfy your spirit for culture uranium, creating 30-year boom in Grants.
and art. Then satisfy your desire for comfort, 15 miles east of Thoreau via N.M. 122, off
hospitality and an adventure of another kind C.R. 23.
at the Sky City Casino-Hotel. Discover Rice Park. Migratory waterfowl, elk. In
the triple diamond rated hotel’s deluxe Cíbola National Forest. Go southwest 10
accommodations, pool, hot tub, health miles on N.M. 612, turn on F.R. 569 then
club and most of all, friendly service.
drive 7 to 8 miles to Rice Park. (505)
287-8833. www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola

CULTURAL CENTER
Exit the everyday. Casamero Pueblo. Single structure,
800-747-0181 22 ground-floor rooms, 6 rooms on 2nd
www.skycitytourism.com story. Once occupied by Chacoan Ancestral
Sky City Casino • Hotel 888-SKY-CITY Pueblo people between A.D. 1000 and 1125.
45 minutes west of ABQ on I-40, exit 102 15 miles east on I-40. Take Prewitt exit then
N.M. 412 north. (505) 287-7911.
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Above—An aerial photo of Chaco Culture National Historical Park reveals the half-moon shape of Pueblo Bonito. Photo by Tom Till.

NORHT CENTRAL
A n excellent choice for a sightseeing adventure within the North Central Region is the
Enchanted Circle, an 86-mile scenic-driving tour that connects several picturesque
towns around and through the highest Rocky Mountain peaks in New Mexico. Just one of
the many beautiful landmarks you’ll glimpse along the drive is Wheeler Peak, New Mexico’s
tallest mountain, which towers 13,161 feet near Taos Ski Valley.
Several other ski areas in the region also offer exciting adventures. Excellent powdery
trails await you at Ski Santa Fe, Angel Fire Resort Ski and Snowboard Area, Enchanted
Forest Cross-Country Ski Center, Red River Ski Area, Pajarito Ski Mountain near Los Alamos
and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort between Peñasco and Taos.
Right—The steep mountain slopes east
Opportunities
Dulce Costilla of Taos tower over a group of horses.
for outdoor Chama
Tierra Amarilla Photo by Ken Gallard.
activities Red River
Questa
abound, Angel Fire
Taos
Ski Valley
including Ranchos TAOS
de Taos
many lakes Lindrith El Rito Ojo
Caliente
for fishing, Abiquiú
Dixon Peñasco
boating, swimming and more. The Los Alamos Chimayó
ESPAÑOLA
upper reaches of the Río Grande
enter the state from Colorado and rafters and
kayakers are treated to exhilarating fun every spring
SANTA FE
runoff with whitewater rapids crashing through the

Taos Box and beyond. Cerrillos
Madrid
The region, home to the Jémez and Sangre de
Cristo mountain ranges, teems with state wildlife
areas and parks, wilderness areas, national forests
and national recreational areas where visitors can hike, camp, hunt and do just about every
outdoor activity imaginable any season of the year. One such area offering backcountry hik-
ing, Bandelier National Monument outside Los Alamos, also allows a unique opportunity to
discover 12th-century Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings and glimpse what life was like in the
region centuries ago.
Unlike the ruins at Bandelier, venerable Taos Pueblo has been continuously inhabited for
more than 1,000 years and today is designated a World Heritage Site. There are many other
exceptional pueblos for visitors to experience Native American culture, including Santa
Clara, San Juan, Jémez, San Ildefonso, Picurís, Tesuque, Pojoaque and Nambé. Learn more
about these interesting destinations in the “Native Americans” section.
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N o r t h C e n t r a l For aficionados of arts and culture, the
NORTH CENTRAL
North Central Region overflows with gal-
N E W M E X I C O leries, festivals, performance venues and

museums. Santa Fe offers an especially full
NORTH TO ADVENTURE • CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING! menu of inspiring galleries and museums,
but you can find others in Taos and spread
throughout many other picturesque towns
and villages in the region. Stroll around
Santa Fe’s historic Canyon Road and Plaza,
both lined with art galleries and shops, and
stop by the historic Palace of the Governors
to buy jewelry and crafts from the Native
American vendors under the portal; then
step inside for a lesson about New Mexico’s
colorful past.
Two of the many important annual
performing arts festivals in the region belong
OUR REGION OF NEW MEXICO HAS:
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• Route of the Rio • Fine Arts
• Museums way, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
• Enchanted Circle
• Jemez Mountain Trail • Scenic Attractions is a ride not to be missed. This historic
• Hot Springs Interlude • Outdoor Recreation narrow-gauge steam locomotive runs from
& Family Adventure
• Abiquiu Outing Chama to Antonito, Colo., chugging up and
• Regional Markets,
Vineyards & Festivals down mountain slopes, through lush valleys
• The Northern Pueblos and skirting the top of the steep Toltec
Canyon on its way to Colorado.
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Above—Abiquiú Lake presents many fun opportunities for recreation. Photo by Daniel Nadelbach.
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U.S. 84. (505) 685-4371. Playground, tennis, basketball, human
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theater. Campsites, picnicking. 17.5 miles Angel Fire nic facilities. (800) 633-7463,
northwest of Abiquiú via U.S. 84. (505) 377-6401.
Attractions
Museums & Historic Sites Sporting Fun
Angel Fire Summer Chairlift Rides.
Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Memorial Day-Labor Day (800) 633-7463. Angel Fire Country Club. 18-hole golf
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Poshouinge Ruins. 1/2-mile ruin trail, Outdoor Getaways Ski and snowboard half-pipe terrain park
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Chama River Valley. South of Abiquiú on Enchanted Circle. 86-mile U.S. Forest 6,000-sq.-ft. children’s ski/snowboard
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Moreno Valley Arts Council. Missoula
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Cerrillos
Sporting Fun
Broken Saddle Riding Co. Stables. By
appt. 16 miles south of Santa Fe, off N.M.
14. (505) 424-7774.
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Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos
Turquoise Mining Museum, Petting Zoo.
Gift shop, old photos, mining equipment,
artifacts, dioramas. Open daily. Waldo St.
(505) 438-3008.
STEAM EXCURSIONS ON AMERICA’S Cerrillos Hills Historic Park. 1,116
acres, 3 miles of trails, mining archaeology,
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Box 191 87010. (505) 424-0807,
BETWEEN CHAMA, NM AND ANTONITO, CO
424-3574. www.cerrilloshills.org
FOR INFORMATION, SCHEDULE AND PRICES
1.888.286.2737
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(505) 473-3090.
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Outdoor Getaways A 30 minute Scenic
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20,400-acre elk habitat from Chama to
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by permit, trout fishing. North and adjacent
to Chama off N.M. 17 and U.S. 64/84. Call Located Close to all
Dark Timber Sporting Goods Shop, (505) Northern N.M.
756-2300. Indian Pueblos
Río de los Pinos State Wildlife &
Color brochure available
Fishing Area. Fishing, camping, hunting.
East of Chama. Go through Cumbres, Colo., 228 Oñate, N.W.
on CO. 17, get on U.S. 285, turn south back Española, NM 87532
to N.M. then turn west onto F.R. 284. (505) (505) 753-9466
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W.A. “Bill” Humphries State Wildlife 1-800-995-8599
Area. 9,000 acres. Elk habitat accessed on www.cybermesa.com/~delta
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10 miles west of Chama on U.S. 64/84,
before Dulce.
Sporting Fun Experience the Heart

Lone Pine Outfitters. Hunting, trail of Northern New Mexico
rides, overnight trips. In Chama.
(505) 756-2992. Española between Santa Fe & Taos COLORADO
UTAH
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Come and enjoy the beauty of our Española Valley • Affordable Lodging & Dining
Chimayó History Museum. On historic
Plaza del Cerro, dating to 1700. Area
exhibits. Open Tues.-Fri., 11-4. P.O. Box 710 Paseo de Oñate, Española, NM 87532
727, 87522. (505) 351-0945.
(505) 753-2831 • www.espanolanmchamber.com
Santuario de Chimayó. Legendary
shrine, built 1813-16, miraculous, healing
earth. Destination of statewide Good Friday
NORTH CENTRAL
Two Excellent pilgrimage. In village on C.R. 94C. P.O. Box

Adventure 235, 87522. (505) 351-4889.
Outfitters
Merging Together
to Provide our
Guests the Most Dixon
Exceptional
Outdoor Attractions
Adventures in
New Mexico La Chiripada Winery. In Dixon on N.M.
75. P.O. Box 191, 87527. (505) 579-4437.
1-800-879-9035 1-800-983-7756 www.lachiripada.com
www.kokopelliraft.com www.knownworldguides.com
Outdoor Getaways
Harding Mine. UNM site open to rock
and mineral collectors. A mile north of
Dixon. Call UNM Earth & Planetary Sciences
Dept. for release forms. (505) 277-4204.
epswww.unm.edu/harding/harding.htm
WHITEWATER RAFTING, KAYAKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING,

Española
ROCKCLIMBING, RAPPELLING, TREKKING, ARCHEOLOGICAL TOURS
Attractions
Black Mesa Winery. 12 miles northeast
of Española, 27 miles south of Taos in
Ancient Traditions..... Velarde off N.M. 68. (800) 852-6372.

www.blackmesawinery.com
www.nmwine.net/blackmesa.html
....Living Communities Embudo Station Restaurant. Micro-
brewery, historic narrow-gauge train sta-
tion. Rafting. 25 miles south of Taos on
Experience the traditional N.M. 68. (505) 852-4707.
and contemporary fiber arts www.embudostation.com
Española Farmers Market. Mid-June-
of Northern New Mexico. Oct., Mon., 11 a.m. to dusk. On Calle Don
Diego behind Bond House & Plaza. (505)
Española Valley Fiber Arts Center 685-4842 (phone & fax).
325 Paseo de Oñate, Española, NM 87532 Los Luceros Winery. Tasting hours
505-747-3577www.evfac.org noon-5 p.m. & by appt. 2nd strawbale
ClassesFibersYarnsLooms and Equipment winery built in U.S., next to historic Los
Luceros property. 10 miles north of
Centinela Traditional Arts Española; N.M. 68 north, left onto
HCR 64, Box 4Chimayó, NM 87522 C.R. 0048 then left at stop sign at dead
505-351-2180877-351-2180 end 7/10 mile, follow winery signs on right.
www.chimayoweavers.com (505) 753-7925.
Handwoven Textile Art
Outdoor Getaways
Ortega's Weaving Shop
PO Box 325Chimayó, NM 87522
Known World Guide Service. Rafting,
505-351-4215877-351-4215
www.ortegasdechimayo.com
mountain biking, fly-fishing, hiking. P.O.
Traditional Chimayó Weaving Box 428, Velarde 87582. (800) 983-7756,
(505) 852-3579.
www.knownworldguides.com
Santa Fe National Forest Española
Ranger District. Hiking, camping, hunting,
NORTH CENTRAL
fishing. 1710 N. Riverside Dr., P.O. Box
3307, 87533. (505) 753-7331.
San Juan Lakes. 2 bass & trout lakes,
fishing derbies. San Juan Pueblo, just north
of town off N.M. 68. (505) 753-5067.
Santa Cruz Lake National Recreation
Area. Stocked fishing, RV sites, facilities,
picnicking, camping. Take N.M. 503 east off
U.S. 285, drive about 14 miles.
(505) 758-8851.
www.nm.blm.gov/tafo/santa_cruz/santa_cruz.html
Sporting Fun
Lucero Center Pool & Gym. 405 N.
Paseo de Oñate. (505) 747-6051.
Ranchitos Pool. 811 Calle Ranchitos.
Photo © Dale Coker

(505) 753-3214.

Bond House Cultural Center. Restored
Pueblo Revival historic home. Contem-
porary art, historic memorabilia and photos
of Española Valley, natl. traveling documen-
tary exhibits. (505) 747-8535,
fax: 747-8537.
E-mail: bondhouse@cityofespanola.net
Oñate Monument & Visitors Center.
Promotes history, knowledge of El Camino
Real and first official Spanish settlement in
July 1598. Promotes Hispanic, Pueblo her-
itage of Española Valley and Río Arriba
County. Larger-than-life bronze Alcove House at Bandelier National Monument
statue of Juan de Oñate on horseback by
renowned sculptor Sonny Rivera. Open
Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. In Alcalde, 7 miles Experience the extraordinary legacy
north on N.M. 68. (505) 852-4639. of the Los Alamos area. From the
Mission & Convento. Replica of Juan de centuries old Pueblo ruins of Bandelier to the
Oñate’s first church, built in 1598, includ- world renowned scientific community that shaped the course
ing park. Plaza de Española. of history, Los Alamos continues to excel in innovative technology
Historic Holy Cross Catholic Church. for the 21st century. Enjoy our diverse culture, breathtaking scenery,
Built in 1733, Spanish colonial religious
fascinating museums, abundant wildlife and many activities such as golf,
artifacts. In Santa Cruz, 2 miles east on
N.M. 76. Open daily except noon hour, tour hiking, biking, camping, rock climbing, ice skating, fishing, skiing, kayaking
by appt. 3 days in advance. and much more. Call today for a copy of the Los Alamos Visitors Guide.
(505) 753-3345.
Performing Arts/Galleries While in Los Alamos, please consider the following hotels, or call the
toll free number below for information on our many Bed & Breakfasts:
Cutting Hall. Theater, films. Open to
Best Western Hampton Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express Los Alamos Inn &
public. Northern N.M. Community College at Hilltop House Hotel 132 State Road 4 2455 Trinity Drive Conference Center
El Rito. Call for schedule. (505) 581-4115. 4000 Trinity Drive White Rock 800-HOLIDAY 2201 Trinity Drive
www.nnmcc.edu 800-462-0936 505-672-3838 505-661-1110 800-279-9279
Nick L. Salazar Center for the Arts.
Northern N.M. Community College at
Española. Call for schedule. Information: 800-444-0707 or 505-662-8105
(505) 747-2100. www.nnmcc.edu visit.losalamos.com
NORTH CENTRAL
Above—The moon rises above Santuario de

Galisteo Chimayó. Photo by Bob Young. Los Alamos
Attractions Attractions
Sporting Fun
Galisteo Studio Tour. Arts, crafts, native Balagna Winery. 223 Río Bravo Dr.,
cooking. More than 30 artists open studios Galarosa Stables. Horseback rides White Rock. (505) 672-3678,
to public. Oct. 19-20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through historic Galisteo Basin. By appt. fax: 672-1482.
(505) 466-4654.
Outdoor Getaways www.galarosastables.com Outdoor Getaways
Linda Vista Stables. Trail rides in his-
The Galisteo Inn. Hiking, B&B, dining. 23 toric Galisteo area. By appt. Bandelier National Monument. 12th-
miles southeast of Santa Fe off N.M. 41. (505) 466-8930. century Ancestral Pueblo cliff-dwelling
(505) 466-8200. www.galisteoinn.com E-mail: lindavopino@yahoo.com ruins, backcountry hiking. 14 miles south
Vista Clara Ranch Resort & Spa. via N.M. 501 and N.M. 4. (505) 672-3861.
Free guided hikes to petroglyph sites in his- Museums & Historic Sites Valle Grande. One of world’s largest
toric Galisteo Basin, 9 a.m., Mon., Wed., caldera valleys, formed by collapse of
Fri., by appt. Day packages, gourmet Old Ortíz y Pino Ranch House series of volcanoes. Large elk herd. Self-
restaurant open 7 days. (888) 663-9772, Restaurant. Century-old summer house. guided & specialty hikes, wagon & van
(505) 466-4772. www.vistaclara.com Open to public by appt. (505) 466-4772. rides, fishing. Activity-specific fee schedule.
5 miles west of Los Alamos on N.M. 501 to
N.M. 4, then 16 miles west. 2201 Trinity Dr.
87544. (505) 661-3333, fax: 661-0400.
www.vallescaldera.gov
White Rock Outdoor Rock Climbing. 11 READY FOR YOURWeDREAM H OME OR SPECIAL VACATION?
NORTH CENTRAL
miles southeast of Los Alamos: 7 miles are here for you!
east on N.M. 501/502, 4 miles south on
• Real Estate Sales: cabins, condos,
N.M. 4 to White Rock. Info center on
developed lots w/town utilities.
N.M. 4. (800) 444-0707, (505) 672-3183. • Vacation Rentals: cabins, condos,
privately-owned homes; many along
Sporting Fun the Red River.
Aquatic Center. High-altitude Olympic-
size swimming pool. 2760 Canyon Rd.
B ANDANA REALTY
310 E. Main • Red River, New Mexico
(505) 662-8170. 1-800-521-4389
Family YMCA. Indoor rock climbing. bandana@redrivernm.com
1450 Iris St. (505) 662-3100.
www.laymca.org
Los Alamos Ice Rink. Outdoors. 4475
West Rd. (505) 662-4500, winter.
Los Alamos Golf Course. 4250 Diamond
Dr. (505) 662-8139.
Pajarito Ski Mountain. 37 runs, 140
inches snow annually, 80 percent of runs
expert/intermediate. Uphill lift capacity:
6,500 skiers per hour. 10 miles west off
N.M. 501/502 and side road.
(505) 662-5725; snowphone 662-7669. For more information about The Land of Enchantment
www.skipajarito.com log on to the Tourism Department’s Web site:
Museums & Historic Sites www.newmexico.org
Bradbury Science Museum. Films &
more than 40 interactive exhibits interpret
Los Alamos Natl. Laboratory’s role in devel-
Photo by Mark Nohl. Courtesy of the New Mexico Department of Tourism.
oping world’s first atomic bomb and today’s

research, science in national defense,
supercomputing, space, bio-sciences, ener-
gy, environment. Free, photos permitted.
Open Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Mon.
1 p.m.-5 p.m. 15th/Central Ave. (505)
667-4444, (505) 665-0896, fax: 665-6932.
www.lanl.gov/museum
Los Alamos Historical Museum.
Manhattan Project, local history.
1921 Juniper. (505) 662-4493.
www.losalamos.com/historicalsociety
Los Alamos Little Theater. Season TBA.
OME TO YOUR SENSES . ALL FIVE OF THEM .
Performances, events at theater. 1670
Nectar. (505) 662-5493. www.lalt.org
The Art Center at Fuller Lodge. Pure air. Ancient beauty. Silence. Travel just class spas, lodging, golfing, skiing, hiking,
Rotating exhibits, northern N.M. artists, outside the city of Santa Fe and dis- AN
TA F dining, art and much more. It’s time to
S
craftspeople, gallery, shop classes,

cover a place that will dazzle your C be reintroduced to your mind, body
arts/crafts fairs in Aug., Oct. Free. OU N T Y
2132 Central. (505) 662-9331. senses while surrounding you with world- and soul. It’s time for Santa Fe County.
www.artfulnm.org
THERE’S MORE TO SANTA FE THAN SANTA FE
Call 1-800-548-8272 or visit SeeSantaFe.org for your free visitors guide.

Any WayYou Look At It
NORTH CENTRAL
We’re Going to SootheYour Soul
El Rey Inn
1862 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
505-982-1931 800-521-1349
www.elreyinnsantafe.com
Above—The annual burning of Zozobra, aka

Madrid Old Man Gloom, in Santa Fe is always a
SOUTHWESTERN HOSPITALITY crowd pleaser. Photo by Steve Larese.
IN THE HEART OF SANTA FE Attractions
Jazz and Blues. Season: Memorial Day-
Eaves Movie Ranch. Western movie set Labor Day. Concerts on 5 select days at
used in numerous Hollywood productions. Oscar Huber Memorial Ballpark.
Daily tours, parties, events. Staged gun- (505) 255-9798. www.flash.net/~nmjw
fights & barbecue for large groups. 14
miles from Santa Fe, via N.M. 14, turn west
on Bonanza Creek Rd. (N.M. 45) after San Ojo Caliente
Marcos Café. (505) 474-3045.
E-mail: info@eavesmovieranch.com Attractions
GOURMET CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
• 80 Guestrooms with AC, Refrigerators, Coffee, Museums & Historic Sites Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs.
Irons and Boards, and Hairdryers Lodging, spa treatments, gift shop.
• 16 Kitchenettes with Microwave, Stove and Oven, Old Coal Mine Museum. Coal mineshaft, 50 Los Baños Dr., off U.S. 285. P.O. Box 68,
Refrigerator, and VCR
mining headquarters. 2846 N.M. 14. (505) Ojo Caliente 87549. (800) 222-9162, (505)
• 40-Channel Color Cable TV w/free HBO/ESPN
• Large Heated Indoor Pool and Hot Tub
438-3780. 583-2233, fax: 583-2045.
• Guest Laundry • Courtyard Picnic Area www.ojocalientespa.com
• Central Location, convenient to all attractions Performing Arts/Galleries
Best Western
Director’s Award Cerrillos/Madrid Tour. Open Peñasco
for Excellence house/reception at studios, galleries along
— 6th Year —
Turquoise Trail. Sept. 25- Oct. 3. Off Outdoor Getaways
Lamplighter Inn N.M. 14. (505) 438-0782, (505) 474-7564.
Engine House Theater. Three melodra- Camino Real Ranger District.
2405 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 (505) 471- 8000 mas during season: Memorial Day- 15160 N.M. 75, P.O. Box 68, Peñasco
For Reservations Call 1- 800 -767-5267 Columbus Day. In Old Coal Mine Museum, 87553. (505) 587-2255.
E-mail: mail@bwlamplighter.com 2846 N.M. 14. (505) 438-3780.
Website: www.bwlamplighter.com
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Relax. Refresh. Renew! Just five minutes from downtown, Santa Fe’s historic
landmark resort is nestled among 450 acres within
At Santa Fe’s Original Resort. the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Enjoy private vistas,
luxurious accommodations, miles of hiking trails,
horseback riding, tennis and a beautiful pool and
hot tub. Featuring the exclusive SháNah Spa and
Wellness Center, a sanctuary offering private
massage and restorative healing treatments, and
the award-winning Las Fuentes Bar and Grill.
Elegant banquet and meeting facilities.
800-732-2240 www.bishopslodge.com The Bishop’s Lodge - the finest of Santa Fe’s traditions.
Photo: Nick Merrick, © Hedrich Blessing
Photos by Mark Nohl except where noted.
Live the tradition. . .

. . . and enjoy your view!
Introducing a new residential community!

Relax into the resort lifestyle! Make your new
home in the hills above the country retreat
founded by Bishop Lamy in Tesuque. Live with The Hills and Villas
magnificent sweeping views and sunsets over the at Bishop’s Lodge
Rio Grande Valley to the Jemez Mountains. Santa Fe Style Resort Living!
The Hills at Bishop's Lodge offers 48 custom The Flance Company ■ www.flance.com
homesites of 1 to 3 acres. The Villas at Bishop's Stephen R. Flance, Qualifying Broker
Lodge offers 34 pueblo-revival style, freestanding Specializing in Santa Fe Real Estate
patio homes with private courtyards. 505-988-9891 ■ 800-409-2494
Construction begins Fall 2003. An owner is a licensed New Mexico real estate broker.
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Discover The
NORTH CENTRAL
Sporting Fun
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort. First
northern N.M. ski area. Caters to families,
reasonably priced. Rental shop, family-
Heart of Santa Fe
Steps to the Plaza and Santa Fe’s world-famous shops,
oriented ski school, 45 lodging units (most
with kitchens, fireplaces) skiable to/from galleries, museums, historic sites and nightlife.
lifts. 33 trails, 4 chairlifts, uphill capacity of
2,900 skiers per hour. Also, disc golf, fly- 157 Guestrooms and Suites
fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing,
motorcycle rallies, arts/craft fairs, work-
Award-winning Restaurants
shops. 11 miles east of Peñasco via Outdoor Courtyard Pool and Jacuzzi
N.M. 75 and N.M. 518. (800) 587-2240,
(505) 587-2240. Convention / Business Facilities
www.sipapunm.com
Hilton Honors Points
Questa
Outdoor Getaways
Carson National Forest Questa Ranger Reservations:
1-800-336-3676
District. 1 1/2 miles east of Questa on
505-988-2811
N.M. 38. (505) 586-0520. 100 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Red River State Trout Hatchery. Trout www.hiltonofsantafe.com
production, fishing in Red River, Río
Grande. Just south of Questa on N.M. 522
to N.M. 515. (505) 586-0222.
Uracca State Wildlife Area. 14,000
acres of elk/deer habitat. Wildlife viewing,
hunting in season. 16 miles north of Questa
on N.M. 522.
The Ar t & Soul D iscover the true
essence of Santa Fe
Wild Rivers Recreation Area. Camp- of Santa Fe at the Inn at Loretto.

Offering 135 pueblo
sites, hiking trails, visitor center. BLM Natl.
Scenic Backcountry Byway. 7 miles north of guestrooms, casual and
Questa on N.M. 522, 4 miles on side road. fine dining as well as
BLM: (505) 758-8851, visitor center: (505) Indonesian and Thai
770-1600. rituals at SpaTerre —
all centrally located
within the heart of the
Red River city’s famed galleries,
museums and Artist Row.
Attractions
Call 800.727.5531 for
Frye’s Old Town Shootout. Staged Old reservations, or contact your
West gunfight. Summer: Tues., Thurs., Sat., travel professional.
4 p.m. Main St.
Main Street Shopping. 1.5 miles down-
town, art, souvenirs, gift, restaurants.
Pioneer Canyon Trail. Hike, drive origi-
nal gold-mining canyon. Map, history at
chamber. (800) 348-6444.
211 Old Santa Fe Trail
Opposite page—Mountain flowers bloom on Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
the high slopes of the Wheeler Peak NOBLE HOUSE HOTELS and RESORTS innatloretto.com
Wilderness. Photo by Tom Till.
Santa Fe Vacation
Outdoor Getaways
NORTH CENTRAL
Enjoy a stay in your own pure Santa Fe

style home. We have beautiful adobe Greenie Peak. Locals claim this is N.M.’s
1, 2, and 3 bedroom town homes at highest drivable peak. Directions at
reasonable rates with southwest chamber. (800) 348-6444.
furnishings, kiva fireplaces, fully Red River Chairlift Rides.
equipped kitchens, private patio (505) 754-2382. www.redriverskiarea.com
courtyards, washer/dryers, and on site Wheeler Peak Wilderness. Hiking,
parking. 10 minute walk from the
camping, N.M.’s highest peak at 13,161
historic downtown Plaza. Daily or weekly
feet. Maps at chamber. (800) 348-6444.
624 Galisteo St., Santa Fe, NM 87504
rentals. Vacation ownership.
For more information and reservations, please call
1-800-449-6231 or 505-982-5795 Check out our website and slideshow: Sporting Fun
Email: lasbrisas@cybermesa.com www.lasbrisadesantafe.com
Bitter Creek Guest Ranch & Stables.
North of Red River 2 1/2 miles on dirt road.
(505) 754-2587.
Bobcat Pass Wilderness Adventures.
W. Moreno Ranch, ATVs, snowmobiling,
horseback riding, fishing. Cowboy Evening
at the Timbers in Red River (summer, Tues.,
Thurs., Sat.) with chuckwagon dinner,
entertainment. 4 miles east of Red River on
N.M. 38 on top of Bobcat Pass.
(505) 754-2769.
www.redrivernm.com/bobcatpass
Childrens’ Fishing Pond. In village.
(800) 348-6444, (505) 754-2366.
Enchanted Forest Cross-Country Ski
Center. In Sangre de Cristos. 18.6 miles (30
km.) of ski, 9.4 miles (15 km.) of snowshoe
trails. Warming hut, restrooms. Rentals at
Affordable
Miller’s Crossing in Red River. Center 3 1/2
miles from Red River.
(800) 966-9381, (505) 754-2374.
Luxury
www.enchantedforestxc.com/
N.M. Adventure Co. Cycling, jeep tours,
mountain bikes, rafting, rock climbing,
ATVs, astronomy, cowboy evening. 2171 W.
Santa Fe Style Main. (505) 754-2437.
Red Eagle Golf Course. N.M.’s highest
Amid the hustle and bustle of city course, 18 holes. 9 miles east on Moreno
life, did you ever long for an oasis Ranch. (505) 754-6569.
Red River Ski Area. In Red River, 90
of calm in some magical land of
percent of lodging, amenities within walk-
azure skies, star studded nights and
ing distance of lifts. General, private, chil-
piñon scented air?
dren’s lessons. Uphill capacity 7,920 skiers
Come feel the romance of a diverse per hour, 58 runs, 6 chairlifts: 2 triple, 4
cultural heritage. See the panorama of double, 1 surface. (505) 754-2223; snow-
high desert mountain vistas and walk phone 754-2220.
among ancient ruins. Experience the www.redriverskiarea.com
all new Courtyard by Marriott Red River Disc Golf Course. In Mallette
in Santa Fe, a beautifully Park, 18 holes. Course map at Sitzmark
appointed full service Sports.
hotel with 6,000 feet Sitzmark Sports. Cycling, disc golf in
town & ski area. On W. Main St.
of convention space.
(800) 843-7547, (505) 754-2525,
fax: 754-2709.
3347 Cerrillos Road • Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 www.geocities.com/sitzmarknm/
800-777-3347 • 505-473-2800 • fax: 505-473-4905
www.santafecourtyard.com
Museums & Historic Sites La Fonda is Santa Fe!
NORTH CENTRAL
Little Red Schoolhouse Museum.
Historic one-room schoolhouse. Old-time On Santa Fe’s historic Plaza, the landmark La Fonda
artifacts, photos, mining history. Behind Red hotel is surrounded by shops, galleries, restaurants.
River Library on E. Main St. Each room and suite is unique, with colorful hand-
painted furnishings. Our private La Terraza rooftop
Performing Arts/Galleries garden offers luxury rooms and suites. We also offer:
High speed wireless Internet access
The Brass Rail at Alpine Lodge. Special Brand new exercise room and outdoor hot tub
events, magic shows, music. Nightly. At
Heated outdoor pool ◆ Massage services
Alpine Lodge. (800) 252-2333.
Fine dining ◆ Nightly entertainment
Largest hotel meeting space in town
Santa Fe
Winter & group rates available
800-523-5002 (505) 982-5511
www.lafondasantafe.com
Attractions 100 East San Francisco
Santa Fe
Canyon Road. Initially Native American
foot trail into mountains. Shops, art gal-
leries, restaurants. East from Paseo de
Peralta. (800) 777-2489, (505) 955-6200.
Downtown/Guadalupe St./Railyard
Shopping Districts.
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market. Fresh pro-
duce, homemade products from local farm-
ers. Open Tues. & Sat., April 26-Nov. 1, 7
a.m.-noon at corner of Cerrillos Rd. &
Guadalupe St; All-age events, live music.
Open Thurs., July 3-Sept. 25. 3 p.m. -7
p.m. at county fairgrounds, 3229 Rodeo Rd.
(505) 983-4098, fax: 983-8355.
www.farmersmarketsnm.org/santafe
Santa Fe Southern Railway. 32-mile
roundtrip between Santa Fe/Lamy. Restored
vintage passenger cars, day trips, cocktail
trains, BBQ trains, year-round events.
410 S. Guadalupe. (888) 989-8600, (505)
989-8600. www.sfsr.com
Santa Fe Vineyards. 20 miles north of
Santa Fe on U.S. 285. (505) 753-8100.
www.nmwine.net/santafe.html
Outdoor Getaways
Hyde Memorial State Park. Campsites,
group shelters. 8 miles northeast of Santa
Fe via N.M. 475. (505) 983-7175.
Leonora Curtin Natural History Area.
Wetland oasis restored by volunteers and
state funds. Visible ruts left by wagons on El
Camino Real, bird watching, hiking, wild-
flower appreciation. Environmental-science
workshops, events. In La Cienega area, south
of Santa Fe. Tours by appointment through
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, (505) 428-1684.
Randall Davey Audubon Center. Nature
trails, historic buildings, art. End of Upper
Canyon Rd. (505) 983-4609.
www.nm.audubon.org/
Santa Fe National Forest Supervisors
Office. Hiking/camping in Pecos Wilderness
NORTH CENTRAL
and Winsor, Aspen Vista, Arroyo Chamisa,

Little/Big Tesuque trails. 1474 Rodeo Rd.
(505) 438-7840. www.fs.fed.us/r3/sfe
www.publiclands.org
Sporting Fun
Genoveva Chávez Community Center.
Ice rink, 3 full-size basketball courts,
Olympic-size pool, kiddie pool, weights,
racquetball, indoor running track, conces-
sion stand, rentals, large community room,
classrooms, activity rentals. Hockey, volley-
ball, basketball programs. 3221 Rodeo Rd.
(505) 955-4000.
unrivaled excellence Kokopelli Rafting Adventures. Rafting,
kayaking, camping, hiking. 851 St.
Michael’s Dr. 87505. (800) 879-9035,
(505) 983-3734. www.kokopelliraft.com
Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe.
Municipal golf course. Near Municipal
Recreation Complex, west of city. 205 Caja
del Río. (505) 955-4400.
113 Washington Avenue www.golfnewmexico.com/pages/courses/martysanchez.htm
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 New Wave Rafting Co. 70 S.F. County
800 688 8100 Rd, 84B, 87506. (800) 984-1444,
innoftheanasazi.com (505) 984-1444, fax: 455-3772
www.newwaverafting.com
Quail Run Golf Course. 3101 Old Pecos
Tr. (505) 986-2255.
Ranchos las Palomas. Stables. 8 miles
north off I-25. (505) 466-3874.
E-mail: robertrlp@aol.com
Santa Fe Country Club. Golf course, ten-
nis courts, swimming pool. Airport Rd. (505)
471-0601.
Santa Fe Rafting Co. 1000 Cerrillos Rd.
Mail: P.O. Box 23525 87502-3525. (800)
467-7238, (505) 988-4914.
www.santaferafting.com
Ski Santa Fe. 45 runs, uphill lift capacity
7,300 skiers per hour. Lessons at all levels of
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access to main lodge, disabled- skiers pro-
gram. Fall chairlift rides (late Sept.-early
Oct.). 16 miles northeast of Santa Fe on N.M.
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We invite you to experience Santa Fe’s only Native American owned hotel. Located
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Bataan Memorial and Museum/Library.
Military memorabilia. 1050 Old Pecos Tr.
(505) 474-1670.
Cross of the Martyrs. Honors 21
Franciscans killed in 1680 Pueblo Revolt.
600 block Paseo de Peralta.
El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Living-
On the Plaza 811 Cerrillos Road
history museum highlights Spanish colonial 66 E. San Francisco St. Santa Fe Goldworks Santa Fe, NM 87501
period. Former El Camino Real stop, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Diamond Jewelers Phone: 505-982-6679
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different-period structures. Open with
guided tours Apr.-Oct.; self-guided tours
June-Sept. 15 miles south of Santa Fe
Plaza, I-25 Exit 276. Exit 276B from
Albuquerque. (505) 471-2261.
www.golondrinas.org
El Zaguán. Territorial hacienda, home of
Historic Santa Fe Foundation, gardens. 545
Canyon Rd. (505) 983-2567.
www.historicsantafe.com
Fort Marcy. Built in 1846, overlooks
Santa Fe, protected U.S. interests. Rampart
ruins. Prince Park, south of Kearney &
Prince avenues. (800) 777-2489,
(505) 955-6200.
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Works from
throughout her life, wide range of media.
Free on Fri., 5-8 p.m. 217 Johnson St. (505)
946-1000. www.okeeffemuseum.org
Institute of American Indian Arts
Museum. Contemporary art, tours. 108
www.jackalope.com
Cathedral Pl. (505) 983-8900. www.iaia.edu
Laboratory of Anthropology. Native
American anthropology research. Museum
Hill, 708 Camino Lejo. (505) 476-1250.
where you’ll find
www.miaclab.org everything you want...
Loretto Chapel. Gothic chapel, miracu-
lous staircase (double helix) built by myste- and want everything you find.
rious carpenter believed by Loretto nuns to
be St. Joseph. 207 Old Santa Fe Tr. (505)
982-0092. www.lorettochapel.com
Museum Hill. Museum of Indian Arts & Santa Fe, NM 2820 Cerrillos Rd 505-471-8539
Culture, Museum of International Folk Art, Bernalillo, NM Highway 550 505-867-9813
Laboratory of Anthropology, Wheelwright Parker, CO 12450 S. Parker Rd 303-805-7687
Museum of the American Indian, Museum of North Hollywood, CA 10726 Burbank Blvd 818-761-4022
Spanish Colonial Art. Milner Plaza, Museum
Hill Café (505-820-1776), (Tues.-Sun.), net-
work of linking trails. Round-trip “M Route”
bus from Santa Fe Plaza area for $1, bus
free Sunday. Camino Lejo, off Old Santa Fe
Tr. www.museumhill.org
Museum of Fine Arts. Contemporary and
historic art, Southwest artists. St. Francis
Auditorium hosts musical events. 107 W.
Palace Ave. (505) 476-5072.

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Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. N.M. Above—Along with the Plaza, St. Francis
Indian arts, crafts, artifacts. Demon- Cathedral anchors downtown Santa Fe.
strations, workshops by basketmakers, pot- Photo by William Stone.
ters, jewelers, weavers, drummakers,
painters. Museum Hill, 710 Camino Lejo. Lincoln. 1-day pass to Jémez, Coronado
(505) 476-1269. www.miaclab.org available. Remaining monuments have sep-
www.museumofnewmexico.org arate fees. (505) 827-6463.
Museum of International Folk Art. www.museumofnewmexico.org
Girard Collection of 106,000 objects from Museum of Spanish Colonial Art.
more than 100 countries. Miniature scenes Collection spans 4 centuries, 5 continents.
of worldwide village life. Hispanic Heritage Rotating exhibits feature 20th century and
Wing with historic Spanish colonial and New Mexican arts. Near Museum Hill, 750
contemporary Hispanic folk art. Neutrogena Camino Lejo, Santa Fe 87505. (505) 982-
Wing with textiles, costumes. Museum Hill 2226. www.spanishcolonial.org
on Camino Lejo. (505) 476-1200. Palace of the Governors. Built in 17th
www.moifa.org century, still dominates historic Plaza.
Museum of N.M. System. 4-day pass to Oldest continuously used public building in
5 Santa Fe museums ($15): Museum of the nation; served Spain, Mexico,
Fine Art, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Confederacy, U.S. Survived 1680 Pueblo
Museum of International Folk Art, Palace of Indian Revolt, Mexican War, Confederate
the Governors, Museum of Spanish Colonial occupation. History exhibitions. 105 W.
Art. MNM also runs 5 state monuments:
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(505) 476-5100.
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Bed & Breakfast San Miguel Mission Church. Site dates
to first Spanish colonization, rebuilt after
Year-round excursions
and Retreat Center 1680 Pueblo Revolt. Permanent exhibits,
from Santa Fe taped tours. 401 Old Santa Fe Trail.
Spectacular mountain views on 21 (505) 983-3974, (505) 988-9504.
acres with breathtaking sunrises and Santa Fe Children’s Museum. Hands-on
sunsets. 6 guest suites with private art, science, humanities exhibitions, pro-
full baths, queensize beds, grams. 1050 Old Pecos Trail. (505) 989-
kitchenette amenities, and daily 8359. www.santafechildrensmuseum.org
continental plus breakfast. Hiking Santa Fe Plaza. Shops, galleries, historic
buildings. End of Santa Fe Trail and El
trails, seasonal swimming pool, and
Camino Real. Between Lincoln and
massage. Horseback riding nearby. Washington avenues, San Francisco
A perfect place for personal retreat St./Palace Ave. (800) 777-2489,
in a peaceful mountain setting. 1/2 (505) 955-6200.
hour south of Santa Fe off the SITE Santa Fe. Contemporary art muse-
scenic Turquoise Trail. um. Intl., natl., regional art exhibitions, lec-
tures, education programs, all ages. Wed.-
Santa Fe Southern Railway Thurs., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free on
Fri., 10 a.m.-7p.m., Closed Mon.-Tues.
410 S. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM (505) 471-7026 1606 Paseo de Peralta, 87501. (505) 989-
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In Santa Fe: (505) 989-8600 1199, fax: 989-1188. www.sitesantafe.org
relax@heart-seed.com St. Francis Cathedral. Constructed
Toll Free: (888) 989-8600
under Archbishop Jean Baptiste Lamy in
1869-93. 131 Cathedral Pl.
(505) 982-5619.
Santuario de Guadalupe. 18th-century
mission museum, oldest shrine to Our Lady
of Guadalupe in U.S., Spanish colonial arts.
Available for functions, gift shop open
Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 S.
Guadalupe. (505) 988-2027.
School of American Research. Indian
Arts Research Center. 11,000 pieces of
Indian basketry, jewelry, pottery. 660
Garcia. (505) 954-7200. www.sarweb.org
Wheelwright Museum of the American
Indian. Southwest Indian arts, crafts.
Museum Hill, 704 Camino Lejo.
(505) 982-4636. www.wheelwright.org
Allan Houser Sculpture Garden.
Sculpture garden, gallery on many acres.
15 miles southeast of Santa Fe. Open to
public by appt. only. (505) 471-9667,
471-1528. www.allanhouser.com
Capitol Art Foundation. Permanent col-
lection of contemporary N.M. artists
throughout State Capitol. (505) 986-4614.
Center for Contemporary Arts. Monthly
performances TBA. Year-round contempo-
rary art, performances, ongoing film series.
1050 Old Pecos Tr. (505) 982-1338.

Fine Arts Gallery of the Southwest.
Annex at Fogelson Library Center, College
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of Santa Fe. (505) 473-6508.
Governor’s Gallery. N.M. artists in rotat-
ing exhibits. 4th floor, State Capitol, Old
Santa Fe Tr. (505) 827-3000.
Greer Garson Theater Center. Call for
schedule. College of Santa Fe, 1600 St.
Michael’s Dr. (505) 473-6511.
www.csf.edu/pad
Lensic Performing Arts Center.
Versatile, well-equipped restored thater;
On the legendary Old Santa
well-known local/intl. performers, year-
Fe Trail, in the heart of Santa
round. 211 W. San Francisco St.
Fe, Garrett’s Desert Inn offers
(505) 988-1234. www.lensic.org
affordable rooms within steps
María Benítez Teatro Flamenco,
from the Plaza. Galleries, muse-
Institute for Spanish Arts. Season: June
ums, historic sites, attractions
to Labor Day, nightly except Tues.
and unique shopping are all
Performances at Santa Fe Radisson,
within walking distance. The
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750 N. St. Francis Dr. (888) 435-2636,
Inn has 83 redecorated guest
(505) 982-1237. www.mariabenitez.com
rooms, heated pool and The
Northern New Mexico Arts and Crafts
Garrett’s Spot, an eclectic bar
Guild. Community arts demonstrations on
and restaurant serving full fare.
Plaza, arts shows. P.O. Box 8521, 87504.
(505) 473-5590. 311 Old Santa Fe Trail
Paolo Soleri Outdoor Amphitheater. Santa Fe, NM 87501
Concerts in spring, summer, fall. Santa Fe 505-982-1851 or 800-888-2145
Indian School Campus, 1501 Cerrillos Rd. www.garrettsdesertinn.com
(505) 989-6320.
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival.
Summer season. Performances in St.
Francis Auditorium, Lensic PAC. P.O. Box
2227, 87504-2227. (505) 983-2075.
www.sfcmf.org
Santa Fe Community Orchestra. Call
for schedule. St. Francis Auditorium.
(505) 466-4879. www.sfco.org
Santa Fe Concert Assoc. (505)
984-8759. Call Lensic for performances.
Tickets: (800) 905-3315, (505) 988-1234.
www.musicone.org
Santa Fe Council for the Arts.
Community arts exhibits, arts/crafts shows,
lectures. P.O. Box 8921, 87504.
(505) 424-1878.
Santa Fe Desert Chorale. Season: TBA.
811 St. Michael’s Dr., Ste. 208, Santa Fe
87505. (800) 244-4011, (505) 988-7505.
The Don Fernando de Taos
www.desertchorale.org
Hotel & Suites is classic pueblo
Santa Fe Film Festival. Communitywide
adobe-style in perfect harmony
celebration of cinema, special guests, con-
with the Taos mystique. 126
certs, talks, parties. (505) 988-5225.
spacious guest rooms, tennis,
www.santafefilmfestival.com
year-round indoor heated swim-
Santa Fe Gallery Assoc. Gallery
ming pool, hot tub, restaurant,
resource. (505) 982-1648.
lounge and beautifully landscaped
www.santafegalleries.net
grounds are your key to enjoy-
Santa Fe Jazz, International Music
ment of Taos’ many attractions.
Festival. World, jazz music. Oct. 2-20. 1005 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Performances: (505) 989-8442. Taos, NM 87571
www.santafejazzfestival.com 505-758-4444 or 800-759-2736
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Santa Fe New Music. Cutting-edge
chamber music, compelling under-performed
20th-century classics. Sept. 2004: “The
Percussion Revolution.” Call for performance
dates, locations. (505) 474-6601.
www.sfnm.org
Santa Fe Opera. World-class performanc-
es. 7 miles north on U.S. 84/285. (800) 280-
4654, (505) 986-5900.
www.santafeopera.org
Santa Fe Performing Arts/Armory for the
Arts Theater. Performances on weekends at
armory theater. Call for schedule. 1050 Old
Pecos Tr., P.O. Box 22372, 87502. (505) 984-
1370. www.sfperformingarts.org
Santa Fe Playhouse. Year-round.
Performances TBA. 142 E. DeVargas St. (505)
988-4262. www.santafeplayhouse.org
E-mail: playhouse7@juno.com
Santa Fe Pro Música. Call for schedule,
locations. 1405 Luisa St., Ste. 2, 87505; P.O.
Box 2091, 87504-2091.
(800) 960-6680, (505) 988-4640.
www.santafepromusica.com
Santa Fe Stages. Call for schedule.
422 W. San Francisco St. (505) 982-6683.
www.santafestages.org
Santa Fe Symphony. Call for schedule.
Concerts at Lensic. Children under 6 not
admitted. 551 W. Cordova Rd. 87505. (505)
983-3530, box office: 983-1414.
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Above—The colder months present many winter wonderlands in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Photo by Terry Thompson
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Above—A santero finishes his creation at

the annual Spanish Market in Santa Fe.
Photo by Mark Nohl, New Mexico Magazine.
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Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble. Spring

concerts TBA, Christmas concerts Dec. 7,
12, 13, 14, 19 at Loretto Chapel. 424
Kathryn Pl., 87501. (505) 954-4922.
www.sfwe.org
St. John’s College Art Gallery. 1160
Camino Cruz Blanca 87505-4599. (505)
984-6199. www.sjcsf.edu
Serenata of Santa Fe. Season: TBA.
P.O. Box 8410, 87504. (505) 989-7988.
Shakespeare Co. Santa Fe. July-Aug.
Call for performance dates. 1516 Pacheco
St. 87505. (505) 982-2910.
www.shakespearesantafe.org
Shidoni Sculpture Garden. 8 acres.
Free. 5 miles north of Santa Fe. 1508
Bishop’s Lodge Rd. (505) 988-8001.
www.shidoni.com
Southwest Children’s Theatre. Season
TBA. Call for schedule. Performances at
Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E. DeVargas St.
Mail: 2537 Camino Estribo, 87505. (505)
984-3055.
way . To F e e d Yo u r S o u l . www.southwestchildrenstheatre.com
St. Francis Auditorium. In Museum of
Fine Arts. Various musical events, plays.
Santa Fe is a melting pot. And when you 107 W. Palace Ave. (505) 476-5072.
dine in Santa Fe you are warmed to the soul. Theaterwork. Season: year-round. New
It’s more than a taste on the tongue. plays, local artists, workshops. 1336 Rufina
Cir. (505) 471-1799.www.theaterwork.org
There’s also a hint of history, a concoction
of traditions going back for centuries.
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Taos
Attractions
Historic Taos Trolley Tours. 2 1/2-hour,
narrated sightseeing. May-Oct. (505)
751-0366. www.taostrolleytours.com
Río Grande Gorge Bridge. 650 feet
above river. Observation platforms, picnic
If you like Southwestern,
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area. 11 miles northwest of Taos on
you’ll love our store. U.S. 64.
Taos Plaza. “Heart of Taos.” Hub for
shops, galleries, restaurants, lodging,
Strictly Southwestern, Inc. entertainment, Hotel La Fonda with collec-
Southwestern-Style Lighting, Furniture & Art
tion of D.H. Lawrence paintings.
Taos Pueblo. World Heritage Site, con-
Free Gift Catalog 850 St. Michael’s Drive, tinuously inhabited for more than 1,000
For those who love New Mexico Santa Fe, NM 87505 years. (505) 758-1028.
505-438-7000 www.taospueblo.com
Books • Calendars
Georgia O’Keeffe Posters 1321 Eubank NE
Outdoor Getaways
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Carson National Forest Supervisor’s
Office. 208 Cruz Alta Rd. (505) 758-6200.
Call 1-800-711-9525 Visit our website: Fred Baca Park. Tennis courts, basket-
www.nmmagazine.com www.strictlysouthwestern.com ball, soccer field, playground, wetlands
nature trail, walk/jog trails, picnic shelter.
301 Camino del Medio. (505) 758-8234.
Kit Carson Park. Walk/jogging trails,
tennis/basketball courts, LL baseball fields,
playground, fee picnic shelter. North of Taos
Plaza, 211 Paseo del Norte.
(505) 758-8234.
Orilla Verde Recreation Area. Southern
end of Río Grande Wild & Scenic River.
Campsites. 12-13 miles southwest of Taos
via N.M. 68. (505) 758-8851.
Tres Piedras State Wildlife Area. 3,300
acres, high prairie for big game. Between
Tres Piedras & Taos. Wildlife viewing. 25
miles northwest of Taos off U.S. 64.
Sporting Fun
Big River Raft Trips. 16 miles southwest
of Taos in Pilar at N.M. 68 and N.M. 570.
(800) 748-3760, (505) 758-9711.
www.bigriverrafts.com
El Paseo Llama Expeditions. Day,
overnight trips. (800) 455-2627,
(505) 758-3111. www.elpaseollama.com
Far Flung Adventures. Rafting. Phone
first. 2 miles north of Taos in El Prado.
(800) 359-2627, (505) 758-2628.
www.farflung.com
Mountain Skills Climbing School &
Guide Service. Professional guides,
insured, permitted. Beginner to advanced.
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Above— San Francisco de Asís Church in
Ranchos de Taos covered in snow. Photo by
Terry Thompson.
Box 206 Arroyo Seco 87514.

(505) 776-2222, fax: 776-2037.
www.climbingschoolusa.com
Native Sons Adventures. Rafting, bik-
ing. 1033 Paseo del Pueblo Sur.
(800) 753-7559, (505) 758-9342.
www.newmex.com/nsa
Eske’s Air Venture. Hot-air balloon
rides, ultra-light flights. (505) 751-6098.
www.taosballooning.com
Pueblo Balloon Co. Hot-air balloon
rides. (505) 751-9877.
www.puebloballoon.com
Taos Country Club. Golf. (505) 758-
7300. E-mail: taos@americangold.com Soothe Your Spirit at Santa Fe’s
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outdoor skate park, video-arcade room,
concession stand, toddler playground, room Stay at Sunrise Springs in one of our new casitas on 69 lush
rentals for events. 407 Paseo del Cañon acres just 20 minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza. Pamper yourself in
East. (505) 758-4160. New Mexico’s most tranquil setting with our outdoor pool,
www.taosgov.com/recreation/yfc.htm yoga, meditation, spa and wellness treatments, tantalizing dining
Valle Escondido Golf Course. Between and fine wine selection at the blue heron restaurant.
Taos and Angel Fire on U.S. 64.
(505) 758-3475.
Wild Earth Llama Adventures. Single,
multiday wilderness treks. P.O. Box 1298,
Taos 87571. (800) 758-5262.
www.LlamaAdventures.com

www.SunriseSprings.com
E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum.
Art, family furnishings, adobe home of Taos 1-800-955-0028
the blue heron restaurant
Society of Artists co-founder. 222 Ledoux
St. (505) 758-0505.
www.taoshistoricmuseums.com
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Gov. Bent House & Museum. One block

north of Plaza, half-block west of Taos Inn.
Frontier artifacts, family furnishings in
adobe home of first Territorial governor.
117A Bent St. (505) 758-2376.
Harwood Museum. Southwestern books,
art, works by Agnes Martin. 238 Ledoux St.
(505) 758-9826. www.nmculture.org
www.taosmuseums.org/harwood.php
E-mail: harwood@unm.edu
Kit Carson Home & Museum. Adobe home
of famed frontiersman. Pioneer furnishings, Kit
Carson exhibits, Taos history, mountain man
period. 113 E. Kit Carson Rd. (505) 758-4741.
A series of week- www.taoshistoricmuseums.com
Summer Classics July 11 – 30, 2004 long seminars on
great works of
Kit Carson Park. Graves of Kit Carson,
Mabel Dodge Luhan. North of Taos Plaza,
literature, politics, 211 Paseo del Norte. (505) 758-8234.
art, philosophy, La Hacienda de los Martínez. Restored
opera, and science.
Spanish colonial hacienda, built about
Study with a diverse
1800. Hispanic culture demonstrations.
group of people
2 miles from Taos Plaza on N.M. 240.
in a beautiful
708 Ranchitos Rd. (505) 758-1000.
New Mexico
www.taoshistoricmuseums.com
setting.
Millicent Rogers Museum. Southwest
505-984-6117 and northern N.M. art, history, culture.
seminars@sjcsf.edu
www. sjcsf.edu Maria Martinez pottery. 4 miles north of
Taos Plaza on Millicent Rogers Rd. (505)
758-2462. www.millicentrogers.org
www.taosmuseums.org/mrm.php
Southwest Research Center of
Northern N.M. 238 Ledoux St., P.O. Drawer
CCC 87571. (505) 758-5440.
www.taosmuseums.org/swrc.php
In association with Eldorado Hotel, Taos Art Museum at the Fechin House.
THE INNS OF SANTA FE presents its
Taos art. 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. (505)
758-2690, fax: 505-758-7320.
guests with an abundance of choice
www.taosartmuseum.org
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Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Chloride, 122, 133 Elliott S, Barker Wildlife Area, 97
INDEX 119 Cíbola National Forest, 50, 78, 128, Elizabethtown, 100, 152
Blackwater Draw, 44, 118 145, 146 Embudo, 56, 160
Bloomfield, 14, 134, 138, 139 Cities of Cíbola, 26, 75, 94 Emergency numbers, 3
(Note: Numbers in italic indicate
Blue Hole, 94, 104 City of Rocks State Park, 124, 130 Enchanted Circle, 29, 100, 148, 150,
photographs.)
Bluewater Lake State Park, 146 Cimarrón, 14, 32, 35, 94, 97, 98 152
INDEX
Boating, 48, 52, 66, 100, 105, 110, Cimarrón Canyon State Park, 97 Enchanted Forest Cross-Country Ski
A 119, 133, 134, 148, 152, 184 Clayton, 14, 32, 98, 100 Center, 60, 61, 148, 168
Abiquiú, 28, 37, 152, 152 Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Clayton Lake State Park, 98 Española, 14, 22, 26, 32, 34, 37, 73,
Abiquiú Lake, 47, 48, 51, 151 Refuge, 122, 123, 132 Cleveland Roller Mill, 102 160, 161
Acoma Pueblo, 34, 34, 65, 65 Bosque Farms, 15 Cloudcroft, 14, 32, 35, 38, 44, 56, Estebanico, 26
Adams, Ansel, 2, 28 Bottomless Lakes State Park, 119 57, 59 Eunice, 14, 114
Alamogordo, 14, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, Bradbury Science Museum, 163 Clovis, 14, 31, 32, 35, 38, 46, 56, 57, Expo New Mexico, 20, 34, 38, 45,
35, 38, 43, 46, 49, 50, 56, 57, Brantley Lake State Park, 110 114 78, 81, 86, 90
106, 108 Buffalo Soldiers, 27, 42, 116, 131 Clovis-Paleo Indians, 24, 118
Albuquerque, 6, 8, 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, Bureau of Land Management, 47, 50, Cochití Lake, 47, 48, 51, 57, 65, 88 F
24, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 42, 54, 55 Cochití Pueblo, 62, 63, 65, 76 Farmington, 15, 32, 34, 36, 39, 46,
44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 49, 50, 51, 54, Butterfield Trail, 124 Code Talkers, 28, 64, 144 49, 56, 57, 134, 140, 142
55, 56, 57, 58, 65, 76, 78, 78-83, Columbus, 14, 27, 47, 124 Fauna and flora, 29, 30
85, 86, 87, 90, 143 C Conchas Lake State Park, 105 Fenton Lake State Park, 90
Albuquerque International Balloon Corona, 28
Caballo Lake State Park, 132 Fishing, 37, 47, 50, 51, 54, 54, 66,
Fiesta, 38, 49, 49, 76, 82 Coronado, Juan Vázquez de, 26, 42,
Cabeza de Vaca, 24, 24, 26 68, 69, 70, 72, 75, 78, 90, 92, 97,
Albuquerque, Los Ranchos de, 35, 91 70, 94
Cabezón Peak, 92 98, 100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106,
Alcalde, 161 Coronado State Monument, 24, 42,
Cacti, 30, 122 110, 112, 114, 116, 117, 118,
Alma, 126 88, 172
Camping, 2, 50-51, 56, 66, 68, 73, 119, 121-122, 124, 126-127,
Alto, 57, 121 Corrales, 89
76, 88, 91, 92, 97, 98, 100, 102, 130-133, 134, 136, 138, 139,
Anasazi, See Ancestral Pueblo Coyote Creek State Park, 101
104, 105, 110, 114, 116, 118, 140, 144, 146, 148, 152, 159,
Ancestral Pueblo, 2, 24, 64, 66, 134, Crownpoint, 68, 69, 139
119, 121, 122, 126, 127, 128, 160, 161, 162, 167-168, 184
138, 139, 146, 147, 148, 162 Cuba, 14, 90
130, 132, 133, 138, 144, 145, Flying saucer, 28, 106
Angel Fire, 14, 22, 23, 37, 39, 46, 49, Cuisine, 2, 28, 28, 42, 65
146, 152, 159, 161, 168, 170, Folsom, 44, 97
53, 57, 58, 148, 152, 156, 156, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad,
180, 184 Fort Selden State Monument, 38, 42,
158 37, 48, 150, 159
Camino Real, See El Camino Real 68, 127
Anthony, 7, 36, 57, 124 Currency exchange, 33
Canyon Road, Santa Fe, 150, 169 Fort Sumner, 15, 35, 38, 42, 48
Anthropology, 40, 42, 44, 82, 152, Cycling, 81, 89, 168
Capulín, 97 Fort Sumner State Monument, 42,
171
Capulín Volcano National Monument, 106, 114, 172
Apache, 24, 27, 34, 42, 56, 59, 61, D
35, 94, 97 Fort Union National Monument, 35,
64, 66, 67, 68, 69, 106, 108, 114,
Capitán, 14, 35, 42, 110 Datil, 124 94, 101
116, 121, 122, 125, 128, 133
Carlsbad, 14, 32, 35, 57, 110 De-Na-Zin Wilderness, 138 Fort Wingate, 144
Aquarium, 44, 78
Carlsbad Caverns, 2, 17, 29, 35, 106, Deming, 14, 32, 36, 44, 48, 57, 124 Four Corners Monument, 37, 134,
Area Code, 30
110, 112, 121 Dexter, 114 146
Armand Hammer United World
Carrizozo, 14, 29, 35, 57, 112 Dinosaurs, 24, 29, 35, 44, 83, 105 Fuller Lodge, 163
College of the American West, 101
Carson, Kit, 35, 97, 180, 182 (grave) Disabled Travelers, 31
Artesia, 14, 57, 108, 110
Arts and science, 30
Carson National Forest, 50, 61, 97, Disc Golf, 152, 167, 168 G
138, 167, 180, 184 Dixon, 44, 160 Galisteo, 44, 53, 162
Aztec, 14, 36, 57, 134, 136, 138
Casinos, 34, 34, 46, 65, 67, 68, 69, Downs at Albuquerque, 34, 78, 81 Gallup, 7, 15, 23, 32, 37, 39, 49, 57,
Aztec Ruins National Monument, 24,
70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 106, 121, Dulce, 66 68, 134, 143, 144
134, 138
132, 138 Geology, 29, 48, 82, 142, 142, 145
B Caves, 24, 29, 37, 42, 64, 110, 112, E Geronimo, 27, 122, 132, 133
134, 144, 145 Eagle Nest, 14, 22, 53, 100, 152 Ghost Ranch, 152, 152
Ballooning, 38, 39, 49, 49, 76, 122, Cedar Crest, 14, 78, 82, Eagle Nest Lake, 94, 95, 100 Ghost Towns, 2, 112, 122, 124, 127,
156, 181 Cerrillos, 53, 73, 86, 158, 164 El Camino Real, 43, 76, 88, 91, 93, 126, 128, 131, 133
Bandelier National Monument, 37, Chaco Canyon, 24, 56, 64, 68, 73, 132, 161, 169, 171, 174 Gila Cliff Dwellings National
64, 148, 162 134, 139, 145, 147 El Malpais National Monument, 134, Monument, 36, 122, 131
Bandera Crater and Ice Caves, 134, Chaco Culture National Historical 135, 139, 145 Gila National Forest, 50, 124, 126,
144, 145 Park, 68, 134, 139, 147 El Morro National Monument, 134, 130, 132, 133
Bed & Breakfast Association, 11 Chama, 7, 14, 32, 37, 48, 53, 150, 146 Gila Wilderness, 122
Belén, 14, 49, 57, 76, 87 152, 159 El Prado, 55, 180 Glenrio, 7, 143
Bernalillo, 14, 16, 34, 38, 42, 57, 88, Chambers of Commerce, 14-17 El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 39, 44, Glenwood, 15, 126
89 Children, 20, 21, 22, 35, 36, 36, 37, 171 Glorieta, 27, 53
Bernardo, 124 42, 43, 44, 58, 59, 60, 61, 65, 70, El Rito, 44, 161 Golf, 2, 12, 36, 48, 65, 66, 67, 70,
Biking, 36, 47, 78, 81, 89, 102, 112, 78, 81, 82, 87, 91, 102, 108, 118, El Vado Lake State Park, 184 72, 73, 76, 78, 81, 87, 93, 100,
140, 156, 159, 160, 181, 184 121, 142, 152, 156, 158, 168, Elephant Butte, 14, 36, 57, 124, 132- 102, 104-105, 106, 108, 112,
Billy the Kid, 2, 27, 34, 42, 94, 106, 174, 178 133 114, 116, 119, 121, 122, 124,
110, 114, 116, 121, 122 Chile, 15, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 39, 58, Elephant Butte Lake State Park, 36, 126, 127, 131, 132, 133, 138,
Bird watching, 23, 48, 78, 89, 102, 122 122, 124 140, 142, 144, 145, 146, 152,
112, 118, 119, 123, 124, 130, Chimayó, 44, 159, 162 Elevations, 7, 29, 30, 33 163, 168, 170, 181
131, 132, 140, 168, 169
Grants, 15, 32, 37, 44, 57, 134, 144, I Park, 110 40, 42, 171, 172
145 Lodging Association, 11 Museum of New Mexico, 40-44, 172
Indian Market, Santa Fe: 31, 39; Bien
Grulla National Wildlife Refuge, 117 Logan, 15, 105 Museum of International Folk Art, 39,
Mur: 70
Guides, 11, 22, 23, 54, 55, 65, 143, Loma Parda, 101 40, 41, 41, 171, 172
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 44, 65,
145, 180 Lordsburg, 7, 15, 124, 128
82
Loretto Chapel, 171, 178 N
INDEX
Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, Gallup,

H 39, 134
Los Alamos, 15, 22, 28, 32, 37, 44, Nambé Pueblo, 68
Handicapped Travelers, 20, 21, 31 56, 57, 58, 148, 162, 163 National Atomic Museum, 83
International Space Hall of Fame, 30,
Hang Gliding, 48 Los Alamos National Laboratory, 20, National Hispanic Cultural Center of
31, 43, 108
Hatch, 15, 122 28, 31, 58, 163 N.M., 42, 45, 83
International Visitors, 32
Hatchery, 90, 101, 102, 104, 114, Los Lunas, 15, 35, 76, 90, 91 National Park Service, 32, 47, 50-51
International UFO Museum and
126, 167, 184 Los Ojos, 9, 44, 184 National Solar Observatory, 35, 56,
Research Center, 36, 40, 121, 106
Hermit’s Peak, 97, 100 Loving, 117 112
Inn of the Mountain Gods, 34, 57, 67,
Heron Lake State Park, 184 Lovington, 15, 38, 57, 117 Native Americans, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29,
68, 106, 121
Hike, 2, 61, 92, 94, 148, 167, 106, Isleta Pueblo, 26, 64-66 30, 40, 42, 44, 46, 62-75, 63, 72,
119 M 74, 76, 82, 83, 134, 148, 150,
Hiking, 50, 50-51, 66, 68, 76, 78, 88, J Madrid, 37, 39, 44, 46, 86, 164, 127 162, 169, 171
89, 90, 97-98, 102, 106, 108, Magdalena, 15, 31, 36, 46, 126, 128, Navajo Lake State Park, 134, 136
Jal, 15, 57, 116
112, 118-119, 121-122, 124, 126, 130 Navajos, 24, 28, 29, 42, 51, 64, 68,
Jémez Mountains, 29, 58, 66, 76
127, 128, 132-133, 138, 144-145, Manhattan Project, 28, 31, 163 69, 82, 106, 114, 134, 139, 144,
Jémez Pueblo, 42, 66, 90, 92
148, 156, 160, 161, 162, 167, Manzano, 91 145, 146
Jémez River, 75, 90
168, 169, 170 Manzano Mountains, 29, 65, 76 New Mexico Facts, 30
Jémez Springs, 42, 55, 90
Hillsboro, 126, 132 Manzano Mountains State Park, 78 New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage
Jémez State Monument, 42, 66, 90
History, 2, 20, 24, 26-28, 30, 30, 31, Maxwell, 97, 101 Museum, 36, 38, 43, 127
Jicarilla Apache, 66
32, 35, 40, 42, 43, 44, 56, 65, 66, Maxwell Land Grant, 27 New Mexico Game and Fish
72, 73, 76, 81, 82, 83, 87, 89, 93, Maxwell, Lucien, 97 Department, 11, 47, 51, 54
94, 98, 99, 100, 102, 105, 106, K Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, New Mexico Museum of Natural
108, 110, 114, 116, 117, 118, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National 44, 82 History and Science, 35, 42, 43,
119, 121, 122, 124, 126, 126, Monument, 47, 50, 88 Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge, 101 56, 83
127, 128, 130-131, 133, 134, Kelly, 122, 126 Melrose, 16, 117 New Mexico Museum of Space
142, 144, 150, 152, 159, 161, Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Mesalands Community College’s History, 30, 31, 35, 43, 44, 106,
163, 169, 172, 182, 187 Grasslands, 98 Dinosaur Museum, 35, 44, 105 108
Historic, 10, 27-28, 38, 40, 44, 65, KiMo Theatre, 45, 86, 87 Mescalero Apache, 42, 59, 67, 68, New Mexico State Fair, 20, 81
67, 69-70, 74, 75, 76, 78, 81, 83, Kingston, 122, 126, 132 106, 121 New Mexico Touring Society, 47, 81
86, 87, 88, 89, 91, 92, 93, 97, 98, Mesilla, 38, 44, 57, 122, 124, 130 New Mexico Tourism Department, 2,
100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, L Milan, 37, 57, 146 2, 6, 8, 11
108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 117, La Bajada, 7 Mileages, national: 6, in-state: 7 NMSU Museum, 127
118, 119, 121, 122, 124, 126, La Hacienda de los Martínez, 26, 44, Milner Plaza, 39, 40, 41, 171
127, 128, 130, 131, 132, 133, 182 Milnesand, 118 O
136, 138-139, 142, 144-146, 150, La Mesilla, See Mesilla Mimbres, 44, 82, 124, 131, 133 Oasis State Park, 118
152, 156, 158, 159, 150, 161, La Mesilla, (Santa Clara Pueblo), 57, Miraculous Staircase, 171 Observatories, 56
162, 163, 164, 169, 170, 171, 73 Mogollón, 44, 122, 126 Office of Cultural Affairs, 11
172, 174, 180, 181, 184 Laboratory of Anthropology, 40, 42, Mogollón Creek, 130 O’Keeffe, Georgia, 2, 28, 44, 152,
Hobbs, 15, 32, 44, 48, 56, 57, 106, 171 Mogollón Culture, 24, 42, 66, 122 171, 180
114, 116 Laguna Pueblo, 66, 66, 67 Mogollón Mountains, 29 Ojo Caliente, 55, 164
Hockey, 81, 93, 170 Langmuir, 132 Montezuma Castle, 35, 101, 101 Old Mesilla, See Mesilla
Hollywood Hills Speedway, 70 Las Cruces, 8, 15, 32, 36, 38, 39, 42, Mora, 16, 22, 35, 101-102, 105 Old Town, Albuquerque, 42, 56, 76,
Horno, 32, 62 43, 46, 56, 57, 122, 126, 127, 128 Moriarty, 16, 92 78, 83
Horseback riding, 48, 53, 53, 78, 97, Las Trampas, 44 Morphy Lake State Park, 10, 102 Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, 108
102, 121, 145, 159, 167, 168, 184 Las Vegas, 15, 26, 28, 32, 35, 46, 56, Mount Taylor, 134, 135, 144, 145 Oñate, Juan de, 26, 65, 69, 72, 161
Horse racing, 78, 81, 106, 121, 132, 57, 94, 97, 100, 100, 101, 101, Mountainair, 16, 92 Oñate Monument, 161
138 104, 158 Museums, 2, 28, 30, 31,32, 35, 36, Oppenheimer, J. Robert, 28
Hot springs, 48, 55 (map), 90, 100, Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, 37, 40-44, 65, 81, 82, 83, 86, 87, Organ Mountains, Cover, 3, 127
126, 130, 133 94, 100 88, 89, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98, 100, Orilla Verde Recreation Area, 180
Hubbard Museum of the American Lawrence, D.H., 44, 180 102, 104, 105, 108, 110, 112,
West, 44, 116, 121 Leasburg Dam State Park, 127 114, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, P
Hunt, 54, 148 Life Zones, 29 124, 126, 127, 128, 130, 131,
Hunting, 47, 50, 51, 54, 66, 68, 69, 132, 133, 138, 140, 142, 144, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, 58, 148,
Lightning Field, 130
75, 87, 97, 98, 100, 118, 119, 145, 150, 152, 156, 158-159, 163
Lincoln, 38, 42, 48, 106, 116, 117,
124, 138, 145, 148, 159, 161, 163, 164, 169, 170, 171, 172, Palace of the Governors, 26, 39, 40,
121
167, 184 174, 181, 182 150, 172
Lincoln County War, 27, 42, 106, 116
Hyde Memorial State Park, 169 Museum of Fine Arts, 40, 44, 46, Pancho Villa State Park, 124
Lincoln National Forest, 47, 50, 51,
171, 178 Pecos, 53, 102
108, 108, 110, 112, 121
Museum Hill, 40, 41, 42, 150, 171, Pecos National Historical Park, 35,
Lincoln State Monument, 36, 42,
172, 174 102
116, 172
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Pecos Pueblo, 26, 66, 94
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State
Pecos River, 102, 110, 121
Pecos Wilderness, 97, 170 Rodeo, 69, 87, 97, 116, 138, 145 Ship Rock Peak, 29, 68, 134, 136, Tucumcari, 17, 32, 35, 44, 57, 105,
Peñasco, 37, 70, 148, 164, 167 Rodeo, town of, 130 146 143
Peralta, Pedro de, 26 Roswell, 16, 28, 32, 36, 38, 40, 44, Shiprock, 37, 68, 69, 146 Tularosa, basin: 43, 108; town of:
Percha Dam State Park, 133 47, 51, 56-57, 106, 118, 119, 121 Sierra Blanca, 57, 59, 106, 108, 121 121
Petroglyph National Monument, 83 Roswell Museum and Art Center, 44 Silver City, 16, 32, 36, 38, 44, 46, 50, Turquoise Trail, 17, 44, 82, 86, 164
Petroglyphs, 30, 30, 47, 50, 56, 83, Route 66, 15, 16, 17, 26, 28, 34, 35, 57, 124, 130, 131
INDEX
93, 132, 134, 146, 162, 121 67, 76, 91, 92, 104, 105, 134, Sipapu, 37, 59, 148, 167 U
Philmont Scout Ranch, 97, 98 143, 144 Skiing, 2, 58, 59, 59, 60, 60, 61, 81, UFO, 28, 36, 38, 40, 44, 106, 121,
Picurís Pueblo, 69, 70, 148 Roy, 53, 104 100, 106, 112, 121, 148, 152, 138
Pinos Altos, 46, 124, 131 Ruidoso, 8, 16, 32, 38, 46, 48, 57, 156, 163, 167, 168, 170, 180 Uracca State Wildlife Area, 167
Planetarium, 43, 56, 108, 121 59, 61, 106, 121 Skiing Chart, 60 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 47, 48,
Placitas, 35, 92 Ruidoso Downs, 34, 44, 121 Ski New Mexico, 60, 61 50, 51
Pojoaque Pueblo, 70, 148 Smokey Bear, 35, 110 U.S. Forest Service, 47, 50, 51, 54,
Ponderosa, 93 S Soaring, 48, 92, 116 58
Ponderosa Pine, 30 Sacramento Mountains, 56, 112, 118 Socorro, 16, 28, 31, 32, 36, 48, 56, Ute Lake, 15, 105
Population, 30 Salinas Pueblo Missions National 57, 122, 122, 132
Popé, 26, 64, 72 Monument, 88, 92 Soda Dam, 90 V
Portales, 16, 32, 36, 44, 57, 117, 118 Salmon Ruins, 134, 139 Sopaipilla, 28
Port of Entry, 124 Spanish Colonial Art Museum, 40 Valle Grande, 29, 162
Salt Missions Trails, 78 Valle Vidal, 97
Pueblo Revolt, 64, 66, 70, 72, 74, San Felipe Pueblo, 34, 70 Spanish Market, 31, 39, 178
171, 174 Spanish Trail, 27 Valley of Fires Recreation Area, 29,
San Felipe de Neri Church, 83 29, 47, 50, 112
Puyé Cliff Dwellings, 73 San Ildefonso Pueblo, 70, 72 Spencer Theater, 46, 121
Springer, 16, 104, 105 Valverde, 26
San Juan Mountains, 29, 66, 184 Vargas, Diego de, 26, 66
Q San Juan Pueblo, 34, 72, 148, 161 St. Francis Cathedral, 172, 174
St. James Hotel, 94, 98 Velarde, 55, 160
Quarai, 92 San Juan River, 134, 136, 138, 139 Very Large Array (VLA), 31, 36, 56,
Quemado, 130 San Miguel Mission, Socorro: 132; State Government, 20- 22, 21, 22
State Parks Chart, 52 128
Questa, 33, 152, 167, 184 Santa Fe: 174 Vietnam Veterans National Memorial,
Sandía Man Cave, 35, 92 State Parks Division, 11, 47, 48, 50,
51, 54 156
R Sandía Mountains, 24, 25, 29, 58, Villa, Pancho, 27, 28, 124
70, 76, 78, 92 Statehood, 27, 30, 40, 42
Radium Springs, 42, 56 Steins, 122, 127, 128 Villanueva, 44
Rafting, 47, 47, 55, 81, 122, 160, Sandia National Laboratories, 28, 31 Villanueva State Park, 100
Sandía Peak, 25, 35, 58-59, 76, 78, Storrie Lake State Park, 35, 100
168, 170, 180, 181 Sugarite Canyon State Park, 102 Visitor Information Centers, 7
Railroad, 27, 37, 48, 87, 88, 92, 100, 81
Sandia Pueblo, 46, 70, 76 Sumner Lake State Park, 114
104, 108, 112, 114, 124, 127, Sunland Park, 34, 132 W
128, 130, 144, 145, 150, 159, 169 Sandía Peak Tramway, 35, 58, 59,
76, 78, 81 Weather, 28, 33
Ramah, 68, 146 T Wheelwright Museum of the
Ranchos de Taos, 23, 57, 181, 184 Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 29, 33,
68, 69, 74, 97, 166, 168, 177 Tamale, 29 American Indian, 40, 171, 174
Ratón, 7, 16, 32, 35, 38, 44, 46, 53, Wheeler Peak, 29, 30, 51, 61, 148,
57, 102, 104 Santa Ana Pueblo, 57, 72, 73 Taos, 17, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32,
Santa Clara Pueblo, 23, 73 34, 36, 37, 39, 40, 44, 47, 49, 50, 152, 167, 168, 184
Red Bluff Reservoir, 30 White Oaks, 112
Red River, 16, 32, 37, 39, 46, 48, 53, Santa Cruz Lake National Recreation 53, 55, 57, 76, 81, 143, 148, 149,
Area, 161 150, 158, 175, 180-182 White Sands Missile Range, 31, 36,
55, 56, 57, 58, 61, 148, 152, 167, 57, 108, 127
168, 169 Santa Fe, 6, 7, 8, 11, 16, 20, 21, 21, Taos Pueblo, 2, 64, 66, 69, 74, 148,
22, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 180 White Sands National Monument, 29,
Red Rock State Park, 39, 68, 144 35, 49, 106, 108, 110
Retirees, 32 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, Taos Ski Valley, 17, 23, 53, 59, 61,
43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 148, 182, 184 White’s City, 17, 36, 121
Río Chama, 26, 47, 51, 55, 152, 184 Wildlife refuges, 94, 100, 101, 117,
Río Grande, 10, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 64, Tatum, 17
76, 86, 148, 150, 164, 169-172, Temperatures, 32, 33 118, 119, 122, 124, 130, 132
30, 35, 42, 44, 47, 47, 51, 55, 64, Wildlife West Nature Park, 78
65, 70, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 78, 81, 174-176, 178 Tent Rocks, See Kasha-Katuwe Tent
Santa Fe National Forest, 50, 75, Rocks National Monument Wild Rivers Recreation Area, 33, 47,
83, 86, 87, 88, 89, 122, 124, 132, 50, 167, 184
133, 148, 167, 180, 184 161, 170 Tesuque Pueblo, 74, 75, 148
Santa Fe Southern Railway, 37, 48, Texico, 7, 17 Windsurfing, 47, 100, 140, 152, 184
Río Grande Botanical Gardens, 44, 83 Wineries, 20, 38, 39, 78, 89, 90, 91,
Río Grande Gorge, 180, 184 169 Thoreau, 146
Santa Fe Opera, 45, 150, 176 Three Rivers Petroglyph National 92, 93, 100, 124, 126, 132, 138,
Río Grande Gorge Bridge, 180 160, 162
Río Grande Nature Center State Park, Santa Fe Trail, 26, 27, 38, 40, 94, 97, Recreation Site, 30, 47, 50, 121
98, 100, 101, 102, 105, 143, 167, Tierra Amarilla, 184 Winston, 133
78
Río Grande Rift, 29 170, 174 Tinkertown Museum, 86
Santa Rosa, 16, 32, 35, 47, 48, 51, To’hajiilee, 68 Z
Río Grande Zoological Park, 35, 78
Rio Rancho, 16, 32, 35, 49, 56, 57, 94, 104 Tomé, 93 Zia Pueblo, 75, 76
93 Santa Rosa Lake State Park, 104 Tour Operators, 22-23 Zoo, 35, 38, 69, 78, 108, 110, 114,
Rita Blanca National Grasslands, 98 Santa Teresa, 57, 130 ¡Traditions!, 35, 38, 89 118, 158
Rocky Mountains, 29, 44, 47, 59, 78, Santo Domingo Pueblo, 72, 73 Trains, See Railroads Zuni Pueblo, 39, 75
97, 148, 166, 177 Santuario de Chimayó, 159, 160, 162 Tres Piedras State Wildlife Area, 180
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, 126 Santuario de Guadalupe, 174 Trinity Site, 28, 31, 108, 132
Rockhound State Park, 124 Senior travelers, 32 Truth or Consequences (also, TorC),
Rockhounding, 48, 124, 126 Shakespeare, 44, 122, 124, 128 17, 32, 36, 38, 55, 57, 132, 133

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Celebration, An
Memorial Day
Motorcycle Rally,
Memorial Day
DISCOVER VANISHING CIVILIZATIONS, ANCIENT CULTURES, Ceremonies, Tri-Cult
Arts & Crafts Show, A
Taos Poetry Circus, Ne
LIVING TRADITIONS, PRISTINE MOUNTAIN SCENERY, YEAR-ROUND Mexico Disc Golf
Championships, Kite Fes
Institute for Peace & War
RECREATION, AND A WHOLE NEW SENSE OF YOURSELF. Studies, Wine & Dine Wit
Stars, Taos Ski Valley Charit
Classic, Taos School of Musi
Annual Chamber Music Fest
Taos County Sheriff's Posse A
Rodeo de Taos, Taos Solar Mu
Festival, Wilderness Country A
Shoot, Barn Dances, Annual Bi
Party & Independence Day
Celebration, S.O.M.O.S. Summ
Writer's Series, Annual Taos Pueb
Pow-Wow, White Cloud Stamped
Fiestas de Taos, Wings Over Ange
San Lorenzo Days, Alpine Classic
Mexico Road Series Finals, Music f
Angel Fire, Cele bration, Taos Autu
Run Car Show, Living History Ren
Days, Annual Top of the World Mo
Bike Race, Storytelling Festival,
LAURENCE PARENT
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Fall Arts Festival, Aspencade, Taos Va
Acequia Festival, Old Taos Trade Fair
Geronimo Days, Taos Mountain Film
Festival, Wool Festival, Annual Taos
Mountain Balloon Rally, Annual Tow
Taos Children's Halloween Party, Ann
Dixon Studio Tour, Annual Yuletide &
Fair, Skiing Begins, Skiing Begins, Yul
Caroling & Tree Lighting, Brewmaster
TAOS
Festival, Skiing Begins, Northern New
Cultural Art Market, Taos Talking Pict
Festival, Taos Spring Arts Celebration,
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Show, Annual Taos Poetry Circus, New
Disc Golf Championships, Kite Festiva
Institute for Peace & War Studies, Win
Dine With the Stars, Taos Ski Valley Ch
Golf Classic, Taos School of Music Ann
Chamber Music Festival, Taos County
KIM PELTON
Sheriff's Posse Annual Rodeo de Taos,

Solar Music Festival, Wilderness Coun
Archery Shoot, Barn Dances, Annual B
Party & Inde pendence Day Celebratio
ONE DESTINATION. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES. S.O.M.O.S. Summer Writer's Series, A
Taos Pueblo Pow-Wow, White Cloud
Stampede, Las Fiestas de Taos, Wings
Angel Fire, San Lorenzo Days, Alpine
New Mexico Road Series Finals, Musi
Angel Fire, Taos Autumn Run Car Sho
Living History Rendezvous Days, Ann
Top of the World Mountain Bike Rac
Storytelling Festival, Oktoberfest, Pil
Studio Tour, Annual Taos Fall Arts Fe
Aspencade, Taos Valley Acequia Festi
Taos Trade Fair, San Geronimo Days
Mountain Film Festival, Wool Festiv
KEN GALLARD
Annual Taos Mountain Balloon Ral

Annual Town of Taos Children's Ha
Party, Annual Dixon Studio Tour, A
Yuletide & Crafts Fair, Skiing Begi
Skiing Begins, Yuletide Caroling &
Lighting, Brewmaster's Festival, Sk
Begins, Northern New Mexico Cu
Art Market, Festival, Taos Spring
Celebration, Annual Memorial D
KEVIN REBHOLTZ
Motorcycle Rally, Memor Memo

Day Ceremonies, Tri-Cultural A
LAURENCE PARENT
Crafts Show, Annual Taos Poetr

Circus, New Mexico Disc Golf
Champion ships, Kite Festival
Institute for Peace & War Stu
Wine & Dine With the Stars
Ski Valley Charity Golf Clas
For a complete list of seasonal events Taos School of Music 41st A
Chamber Music Festival, T
and cultural celebrations, call for your County Sheriff's Posse An
free Taos Vacation Guide. 888-580-8267 Rodeo de Taos, Taos Sola
Fly to Taos Music Festival, Wildern
Country Archery Shoo
TaosChamber.com TaosVacationGuide.com TaosSkiValley.com RioGrandeAir.com TaosMountainCasino.com Dances, Taos Talking
Festival, Taos Spring
Learn more about Taos on pages 180 through 188. Celebration, Annua
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