Roswell, New Mexico, is one of those places that initially comes off cheesy and only for UFO conspiracy lovers. In reality, it’s much more than aliens and UFOs.
Cloudcroft is a village in southern New Mexico. It sits in the Lincoln National Forest not too far from Alamogordo and is a popular tourist destination.
The historic city center of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, is just a short walk across the bridge from El Paso, Texas. We decided to cross over and spend a few hours checking it out.
San Elizario is a small city on the banks of the Rio Grande near El Paso, Texas. It has an interesting history and is a stop on the El Paso Mission Trail.
Mesilla is a small town in southern New Mexico. It has a colorful history and sits just south of the city of Las Cruces. This entry contains a short history of the town as well as places we visited outside Mesilla Plaza, which is covered in another entry.
Truth or Consequences is a small city in New Mexico featuring natural hot springs. There are also plenty of opportunities for recreational activities in the area. We spent a night there in order to enjoy the hot springs, but also had plenty of time to explore the city.
Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, is one of the gems of the Southwest. It has an incredible mix of history and culture, and makes a great base for visiting other destinations nearby.
The St. James Hotel is a historic site in Cimarron, New Mexico. This hotel, restaurant, and bar is located in the Old Town district.
Eagle Nest is a tiny village in northern New Mexico. We passed through while driving the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway.