By Lauren Rey
Introduction
There are many famous landmarks in New Mexico to be explored, from monuments and ancient...
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Aztec Ruins National Monument is a large ancestral pueblo site built over 900 years ago...
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The Four Corners Monument is a geographical area where visitors can stand at the point...
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a preserved landmark in the Gila National Forest. Ruins...
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El Morro National Monument is a large sandstone bluff surrounded by trails. The main trail...
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Petroglyph National Monument is one of the most unique monuments in New Mexico. The protected...
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Acoma Pueblo and its surrounding lands of Acoma Sky City are National Historic Landmarks. These...
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The Barrio de Analco Historic District is one of the oldest European settlements in the...
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once a bustling hub...
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park is one of the most famous places to visit in New...
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The San Estevan Del Rey Mission Church Historic Site is on the same land as...
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The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is a unique traveling landmark. Guests ride in a...
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Las Trampas Historic District is one of many historic villages on the scenic New Mexico...
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The Lincoln Historic Site is comprised of 17 original structures that represent the American Southwest...
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Bandelier National Monument is one of the most significant historical landmarks in New Mexico. It...
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Pecos National Historical Park is the "gateway to the plains." Humans have traversed this land...
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Rio Grande Gorge is a massive, mile-wide gorge formed over one million years ago by...
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Taos Pueblo is a thousand-year-old village comprised of adobe pueblos. It is the only living...
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White Sands National Park is one of the most unique of all the major landmarks...
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Built in 1866, Fort Bayard was named for Union General George D. Bayard, who was...
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The Rio Rancho Bosque Preserve spans 178 acres of protected lands along the Rio Grande...
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Originating from a centuries-old palace and fort, the Santa Fe Plaza is now a historical...
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Known for UFO sightings and alien cosplayers, Roswell, New Mexico, is a one-of-a-kind town in...
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For the more adventurous, the Sandia Peak Tramway offers stunning views of the Sandia Mountains...
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Clayton Lake State Park is a spacious recreational park comprised of grasslands and sandstone bluffs...
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Capulin Volcano National Monument is an extinct volcano that visitors can explore in various ways...
Conclusion
Whether visiting the cultural sites and historical landmarks in New Mexico, hitting the trails, or...
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