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New Mexico Vacation  -  Mountain State.

New Mexico is a southwestern state in the United States of America.

Regions in New Mexico : Central New Mexico, Eastern New Mexico, Llano Estacado, Northern New Mexico, Sangre de Christo Mountains, Southwestern New Mexico.

Towns, cities & villages in New Mexico :Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Artesia, Belen, Carlsbad, Clovis, Deming, Española, Farmington, Gallup, Grants, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Alamos, Los Lunas, Portales, Rio Rancho, Roswell, Santa Fe, Silver City, Taos, and more

State Capital New Mexico : Santa Fe.


camping, car rental, hostels, hotels & motels, national parks, tour operators, travel guides, transportation / traveling to new mexico 

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Camping & Caravanning

 Go Camping America
 Koa  -  Campgrounds of America
 National Park Service Campground and Tour Reservation Site
 Funroads  -  Get Outta Town!

Car Rental New Mexico

 Alamo - Luxury Discount Auto Rental Company
 Avis
 Budget Rent A Car

Lodgings New Mexico

Hostels

 Hostelbookers  -  Great Hostels, Free booking, Fast & Easy to use
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.
 IYHF  -  International Youth Hostel Federation

Hotels New Mexico

 HotelCentraUSA
Search and compare rates at USA hotels. They offer hotels ideal for business and leisure travel. You're sure to find an ideal hotel room to match your budget and desired comfort level. 
 USA Lodging
With a list of over 60,000 accommodations establishments, this directory is an impressive list of motels and hotels on the web. Use the search tool to find what you're looking for in seconds, or navigate to your destination city from the list of states.
 Hotels.com

National Parks / State Parks

 New Mexico State Parks
NMSP has 34 diverse State Parks, consisting of lakes, canyons, forests, historical sites and even dinosaur tracks for you to explore.
 Utelake State Park 
 New Mexico Department of Game and Fish 

 National Park Service  -  National Parks in the USA
The NPS works with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures. They also work with teachers to create unique opportunities for students to learn about history at the real places where events unfolded.

Tour Operators / Travel Agents /



 New Mexico - Land of Enchantment [ Tourist Department New Mexico ]
 Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau

Travel Guides New Mexico/ Related books / Magazines

 New Mexico Magazine
New Mexico Magazine is published monthly and features topics from around the Land of Enchantment, including our multicultural heritage, arts, climate, environment and diverse people.

Books about New Mexico [ amazon.com ]

Frommer's New Mexico
by Lesley S. King (Author)
Written by a lifelong resident of New Mexico, this is an extraordinary and in-depth guide to this most intriguing corner of the American Southwest, written in an honest, personal voice. Come along with Frommer's and discover the galleries and innovative restaurants of Santa Fe, the glorious ski slopes of Taos, the stunning landscapes of White Sands National Monument, the wacky legends surrounding Roswell, and the wondrous subterranean world of Carlsbad Caverns. It's all here, in true Frommer's style, with practical tips, detailed maps, and a wide choice of accommodations that will suit any taste or budget.
Paperback: 404 pages; Publisher: Frommer's; 9th Book & Map edition (January 30, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0470048271; ISBN-13: 978-0470048276
Roadside Geology of New Mexico -  by Halka Chronic (Author)
Product Description : The "Land of Enchantment," New Mexico is as varied in its scenery as its nickname suggests. With desert lowlands in the south and high, hoary peaks in the north, with rugged volcanic uplands and colorful plateaus, with high plains along its eastern border, and with a great rift valley that quite literally slashes the state in two, New Mexico's landscape tells a dramatic story that spans more than one billion years.
Paperback: 255 pages; Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company; 1st Edition edition (October 1, 1987); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0878422099; ISBN-13: 978-0878422098

Transport / How do I travel to New Mexico

 Albuquerque Airport  -  Albuquerque International Sunport 
The Albuquerque International Sunport is owned by the City of Albuquerque and operated by the Aviation Department.
 Santa Fe Airport  -  see AirNav SAF

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights to New Mexico

 Greyhound Lines  -  Coach Line

 New Mexico Department of Transportation [ NMDOT ]
Traveler information : Road Conditions, Construction Report, Park & Ride Program, Trucking Information, New Mexico Scenic Byways, Memorial Highways & Structures, Mileage Chart, Road Advisory Hotline: 1.800.432.4269, Rail Runner FAQ, Maps

 Maps of New Mexico [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]
 Mapblast! Driving Directions  -  streetmaps etc.
Provides interactive maps and driving directions, as well as extensive information on services and products near a user's address or travel route.
 Mc Nally - Route Planner New Mexico
 Multimap.com


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 Travel Insurance

 New Mexico - Land of Enchantment [ Tourist Department New Mexico ]

 State New Mexico [ Government ]

 City of Santa Fe  -  State Capital New Mexico  -  Santa Fe Convention & Visitors
Nestled at 7000 feet in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe, New Mexico, the "City Different", is America's oldest capital city and claims a long history and rich cultural heritage.
Founded as a capital city in 1607 by Spanish explorers, it was once claimed by the Pueblo Peoples, the Spanish Crown, Mexico, and the Confederacy. In 1846, it was ceded by Mexican Federation to the U.S.
Santa Fe is famous for its culture, art, and traditions. It is home to America's third largest art market, the Santa Fe Opera, world class dining, hundreds of quaint shops, and unlimited outdoor activities.

 Central New Mexico
 Eastern New Mexico [ sometimes termed the High Plains ]
Generally located at an altitude of over 4,000 feet and is mostly characterized by relatively level terrain. Its primary cities include Tucumcari, Clovis and Portales. The region includes the counties of Curry, Quay, De Baca, Guadalupe, Lea, and Roosevelt.
 Llano Estacado / Staked Plains
A region in the southwestern United States that encompasses parts of eastern New Mexico and northwestern Texas. It is a large mesa, or tableland, and relatively flat over most of its terrain.
The Llano Estacado has an extremely low population density. Most of the area is covered by large ranches and irrigated farms. Important cities on the Llano include Amarillo, Texas, Lubbock, Texas, Clovis, New Mexico, Hobbs, New Mexico, and Midland, Texas.
 Northern New Mexico - northern part of New Mexico
The area can roughly roughly be described as comprising Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, Taos, and Colfax Counties; northeastern Sandoval County, northern Santa Fe County; and western San Miguel and Mora Counties. To the west is the Four Corners region; to the east is "Little Texas".
 Sangre de Christo Mountains
Southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains, located in northern New Mexico.
 Southwestern New Mexico

 Alamogordo  -  Alamogordo
 Albuquerque  -  City of Albuquerque - Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau
Albuquerque combines a unique blend of multi-culturalism, natural beauty, profound historic attractions, spectacular climate with four distinct seasons, museums, galleries and shopping to create a distinct and unforgettable visit for every kind of visitor. 
Discover Albuquerque's allure when you explore Historic Old Town, where the Villa of Albuquerque was founded in 1706, or as you watch hundreds of hot air balloons ascending into blue skies during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, the world's largest, most photographed balloon event.
Albuquerque offers an exciting array of activities for all ages and interests. From mountain biking and hiking to playing a rousing game of golf on one of our famed golf courses, or perhaps taking a tour of one of Albuquerque's vineyards or browsing museums and galleries, there is a range of activities for any visitor.
 Angel Fire Village
 Artesia  -  Artesia
 Aztec
 Belen  -  City of Belen Tourism  
Belen, located just 30 miles south of the Albuquerque metro area, is a distinctly unique community. Belen has a broad and deep history in the Rio Grande Valley and brings that history into today's multi-cultural environment.
 Capitan Village
 Carlsbad  -  City of Carlsbad 
Located on the beautiful Pecos River, Carlsbad offers hiking, golfing, river recreation and lots of sunshine! Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the Guadalupe Mountains National Park are nearby. Great schools, low crime and a friendly, small-town atmosphere also make Carlsbad a great place to live!
 Clovis  -  City of Clovis  -  Clovis / Curry County Chamber of Commerce 
Clovis is situated near the Texas border on the eastern plains of New Mexico.
 Cloudcroft Village 
 Corrales Village
 Deming  -  Deming
 Edgewood
 Española -  Espanola
 Farmington  -  City of Farmington  - Farmington
 Gallup  -  Gallup
 Grants
 Hobbs  -  Hobbs
 Jemez Springs  -  Village Jemez Springs
The Village of Jemez Springs is one of New Mexico's most enchanting destinations. Nestled between stunning red rock mesas--remnants of ancient lava flows over a million years old--the village is named for its famous mineral hot springs. Fissures in the earth allow water near the surface to contact rock below that is heated by the magma underneath. The result is a steady supply of hot springs that bubble up throughout the valley. Jemez Springs is a great place to get away for the weekend, reconnect with nature and enjoy the healing mineral waters.
The Jemez Valley runs from an area just north of the Jemez Pueblo up through to the Valles Caldera preserve . Along this 45 mile stretch of State Highway, you'll find natural hot springs, great fishing spots, endless hiking trails, and lovely camp sites. For those looking for more modern comforts there are many places to shop, dine and spend the night.
 Las Cruces  -  Las Cruces  -  Tourism  -  Las Cruces CVB
Nestled in the fertile Mesilla Valley between the majestic Organ Mountains and the meandering Rio Grande, Las Cruces, New Mexico is quickly becoming a popular southwestern destination.
The ideal location at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and 25 brings visitors into contact with 72 holes of spectacular year-round golf, unique special events, historic attractions such as Old Mesilla - not to mentioned world-class Mexican food!
 Las Vegas - Las Vegas and San Miguel
There are many reasons to live in or visit Las Vegas and San Miguel County: clean air, outdoor recreation, access to quality health care, availability of education, respect for diversity, charming old-style houses nestled together, with newer neighborhoods where you can find classic modern homes, northern New Mexico architecture, two National Forests within minutes of downtown, and the feeling of small town America with a bit of an edge. Close to Santa Fe and Taos, it's the perfect center for an exciting vacation.
 Logan - Village of Logan
Logan is located in northeast New Mexico, approximately 24 miles northeast of Tucumcari, New Mexico. Ute Lake in Logan has over 250,000 visitors per year visiting the State Park.
 Los Alamos
 Los Lunas  -  Village of Las Lunas or Los Lunas
 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque [ Village ]
 Lovington
 Portales  -  City of Portales Portales
Portales is a charming university town closely linked with a picturesque late 19th century story of New Mexico. Named for a near by campsite where spring waters gushed from a series of cave-like porches across a pueblo style house, Portales or "Porches" in Spanish, is a gateway into New Mexico on the eastern border.
 Red River
 Rio Rancho  -  City of Rio Rancho Rio Rancho
 Roswell  -  City of Roswell  -  Roswell Chamber of Commerce
 Ruidoso Downs
 Santa Fe
 Silver City  -  Silver City
 Socorro  -  see Socorro.com
 Taos  -  City of Taos  -  Taos Vacation Guide 
Taos is actually a blend of several close-knit communities that, together, provide visitors with a world of infinitely varied experiences. Visit Taos Pueblo, an ancient living Indian village that has stood unchanged for centuries. Or explore historic Taos Plaza and its side streets. Many of the old adobe buildings that now house shops and galleries were once the homes of some of Taos' leading citizens - Kit Carson, among them.
Set off on a mountain trail on skis, horseback, bike or your own two feet. Or ride the bucking Rio Grande in a raft or kayak. With four seasons and five life zones, your recreational options are wide open. The Native American, Spanish, and Anglo cultures are proudly preserved through art and architecture, music and dance, and food and festivals for all to enjoy throughout the year.
 Taos Ski Valley [ Village ]
 Truth Or Consequences
 Tucumcari

 New Mexico State Fair
Located in the heart of the bustling city of Albuquerque, Expo New Mexico becomes its own little city for 17 days during the annual State Fair. Nowhere else will you find art, agriculture, animals, entertainment, food, carnival rides, exhibits and shopping in one place. The State Fair is a celebration of New Mexico, a place to build memories and a once-a -year experience you won't want to miss.
 News  -  Santa Fe Reporter, Free New Mexican, Las Cruces Sun News
 Radio
 TV
 University  -  New Mexico State University [ City of Las Cruces, Doña Ana County ]
 University  -  Eastern New Mexico University [ Portales ]
Eastern New Mexico University, opened in 1934 as a junior college, has an enrollment of approximately 3,600. It has a two-year branch campus in Roswell and an instruction center in Ruidoso.

Cuisine - American Cooking

 The First American Cookbook: A Facsimile of "American Cookery," 1796 by Amelia Simmons / Mary Tolford Wilson.
Paperback: Dover Publications, 01 August, 1984

History New Mexico

 New Mexico State Monuments 
The New Mexico State Monument System presents a capsulated chronology of the State's history, beginning with the prehistoric pueblos sites of Jémez and Kuaua, Coronado State Monument, that date back to the 13th Century and their fateful encounter with the Spanish explorers.
The long years of Spanish Colonial exploration and settlement are characterized in the exhibition that will be housed in the Camino Real International Heritage Center....
 New Mexico Museum of Space History  -  Alamogordo, New Mexico
Celebrating the significant role the state of New Mexico has play.
 High Plains Historical Foundation 

 National Park Service - Links to the past
Explore America's cultural resources - buildings, landscapes, archeological sites, ethnographic resources, objects and documents, structures and districts.

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
For centuries, New Mexico has been a mecca where many and varied cultures have lived side by side, sharing and celebrating their cultural differences. The result - a lush, refreshing texture of styles and designs on the joyful business of living.
The Department is an umbrella agency which oversees the Museum of New Mexico system (Palace of the Governors, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture), New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque, New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces, National Hispanic Cultural Center, State Library, New Mexico Arts and Historic Preservation Division.
 New Mexico Music Commission 

 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque
For nine days in October, the New Mexico skies are painted as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta Park. Nothing rivals the power of Mass Ascension on crisp early mornings as these graceful giants leave the ground to take their place in the cerulean desert sky. For ballooning fans worldwide, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a pilgrimage. There's something for everyone to enjoy . . . whimsical special shapes filled with equal parts of hot air and wonder, and Balloon Glows that create a magical night landscape for spectators to wander. No matter who you are, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will leave you awestruck and wanting more.
 Christmas on the Pecos, Carlsbad
This magical vista is created by over 100 homeowners who spend hours decorating with care. Each house is unique. From the Christmas in the Desert Southwest theme at one home to Santa's Playland at another, Carlsbad residents show their creativity as much as their community pride. Each year Christmas wraps itself around the riverfront, illuminating backyards, boat docks and islands with millions of lights. The Pecos River shimmers with color. Wise men and angels glow on sloping lawns. Giant margarita glasses and bright stars reflect on the water. See City of Carlsbad.

 Ticketmaster.com  -  Concerts, Sports, Theater

Web Portals / Search Engines / New Mexico Directories

 Google New_Mexico
 Yahoo New_Mexico 
 Off the Road  -  Your Guide to New Mexico MainStreets
Off the Road is a transparently opinionated website focusing on shopping and dining in the downtowns of all 21 New Mexico MainStreet communities.
 Here, we show you where to find bargain collectables, a cute pair of shoes, or a piping-hot plate of green chile enchiladas—all from locally owned businesses found on main streets, town squares, and plazas across New Mexico.
 Santa Fe Site

 Cityquest
 American Discovery Trail
 Online Highways  -  destination guides
 Roadside America  -  online guide to offbeat tourist attractions
 Theme Parks USA
Directory of Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, Waterparks & Zoos


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