The Coronado Historic Site preserves the ruins of the Kuaua Pueblo. It’s located along the west bank of the Rio Grande in Bernalillo, New Mexico, 16 miles north of Albuquerque.
Madrid (pronounced MAD-rid) is a small village in New Mexico home to a small artists’ community. We stopped while driving between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Cerrillos is a small village in New Mexico. It’s not too far from Santa Fe.
Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, is a city with an incredible history, vibrant arts scene, and plenty of attractions. It’s also the oldest state capital city in the United States and makes a great base for nearby historic, cultural, and natural destinations.
Pecos National Historical Park, located 25 miles east of Santa Fe, New Mexico, protects the ruins of the Pecos Pueblo and a Spanish mission.
Las Vegas is a small historic city in the Southwest. No, not THAT Las Vegas, the OTHER one, in New Mexico.
Fort Union National Monument contains the ruins of a 19th century military outpost along the Santa Fe Trail. It’s located in northern New Mexico near the city of Las Vegas.
Springer is a small town in northeastern New Mexico that once served as the seat of Colfax County. We stopped by for a quick look while driving between Cimarron and Fort Union National Monument.
Rayado is a small settlement in northeastern New Mexico. It sits in Colfax County, south of Cimarron and west of Springer.
The Wild West town of Cimarron can be a fun and interesting destination for anyone traveling through northeastern New Mexico. It has plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure along with a touch of history.