Each Saturday morning, a large section of Main Street in Las Cruces is devoted to promoting the goods of local vendors. The community comes together to buy everything from fresh grown produce to hand-crafted jewelry. Many visitors love to walk around the market and discover what’s on display.
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Santa Fe
Designed by architect Richard Gluckman, this museum serves as a testament to the life and work of Georgia O’Keeffe. With over 1,200 individual works, the museum is sure to please the art lover in your family. Fans of Breaking Bad may remember the building as a filming location for an episode during the show’s third season.
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Alamogordo
Truly a unique experience, White Sands National Monument overlooks a seemingly endless stretch of glassy dunes. As you walk down the boardwalk, you will learn about the local plant and animal life. This is a great place to kick off your shoes and relax after a long day of traveling.
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Eddy County
When many visitors come to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, they are headed to the Big Room, the fifth largest natural chamber in the United States. Over thousands of years, the water has created incredible limestone formations throughout the cavern. Guests love the cave wildlife, including seventeen species of bats.
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Albuquerque
One of the largest powwows in the nation, the Gathering of Nations welcomes members of more than 500 tribes from all across North America. During the event, visitors will be able to catch a glimpse into diverse cultures, most notably through the art of dance.
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Taos Ski Valley
Many people don’t associate skiing with New Mexico, but don’t let the desert fool you. Taos Ski Valley is a great location for skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and any other winter activities. The mountain views are so gorgeous that many people venture to the area to host their wedding.
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Albuquerque
This candy shop has been an Albuquerque institution for decades, but it gained national notoriety when its rock candy was used as crystal meth in Breaking Bad. The Candy Lady serves a variety of sweets, including some that contain New Mexican chile peppers.
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Made popular by the American standard of the same name, the historic highway runs from Santa Monica, California, to Chicago, Illinois, displaying some of the most scenic views in the United States. The New Mexico stretch of Route 66 predominantly features several monuments, including Madonna of the Trail.
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Since it's founding in 1972 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 770 KKOB radio, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has been an annual tradition ever since. The largest hot air balloon festival in the world, this nine-day event showcases more than 500 balloons each year.
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Pecos
Home to the Pecos people for more than 400 years, this area was important in the arrival of the Spanish into the New Mexico territory. Today, Pecos National Historical Park offers visitors both a look into the nation’s history and breathtaking views of the New Mexico landscape.
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