Southern New Mexico combines the spirit of the Southwest with the cultures of the US, Mexico and the Native Americans. This expansive region, starting at the US-Mexico and Texas-New Mexico borders, works its way north through many fertile valleys and mountainous areas, regions that provide many recreational areas and is a popular getaway to combine with a trip to El Paso.

Attractions of Southern New Mexico:

Las Cruces

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Activities near Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Ruidoso

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Silver City & Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Very Large Array

White Sands National Monument

In-Depth Travel Articles:

Smokey the Bear

Billy the Kid

New Mexico's Atomic History

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