02/01/2025
Did you know? New Mexico is home to the International UFO Museum in Roswell, where the 1947 incident sparked the world’s fascination with extraterrestrial life and UFOs!
🏜️ White Sands National Park features miles of stunning white gypsum dunes, creating a surreal desert landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth.
🌄 The Carlsbad Caverns National Park is home to over 119 caves, including the Big Room, one of the largest underground chambers in North America.
🎨 Santa Fe, the nation’s oldest state capital, is a hub for art and culture, with over 250 galleries and the world-famous Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.
🌅 The Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years, offering a glimpse into ancient Native American culture.
🎭 The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta fills the sky with hundreds of colorful hot air balloons and is the largest event of its kind in the world.
🌲 The Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway offers breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, charming mountain towns, and pristine alpine lakes.
🔥 New Mexico is the birthplace of chile cuisine, and its Hatch chiles are world-famous for their unique flavor and versatility in dishes.
🌉 The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, towering 600 feet above the Rio Grande River, offers stunning panoramic views and is one of the highest bridges in the U.S.
🏞️ Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves the ruins of an ancient civilization, showcasing remarkable architecture and stargazing opportunities in its dark skies.
🦋 New Mexico’s Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for thousands of migratory birds, including sandhill cranes and snow geese.
🎶 Route 66 runs through New Mexico, with vintage diners, neon signs, and quirky roadside attractions capturing the spirit of America’s most famous highway.