A beautiful and sad place. I had to touch “The Wall” to experience the place in a personal way. As a Vet I feel connected there. The monuments to each war can leave one amazed with the body counts. Each time I visit there it’s like being there for the first time. I deeply respect this place.

The park next to the pool is a gem. Picnic tables in the shade is a rare find in NM.

What a View! Perfect Stop on Our Girlz Trip We stopped at Riverbend Hot Springs during a Girlz Trip and—WOW—what a view! The water was absolutely amazing, and soaking while looking out over the river and mountains was such a peaceful, unforgettable experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the entire area was clean and well-maintained. We especially appreciated the opportunity to see wildlife while we soaked—it added such a special touch to an already perfect visit. Highly recommend this stop if you're in the area. We'll definitely be back!

The future is here!!! Final Frontier Tours gives an unbelievable tour of Spaceport America in New Mexico. There are many companies located in this facility setting the pace to horizontal/vertical take off. If you are looking for a unique tour and if space, airplanes, drones and/or technology are of interest, this is a must. Fly into Las Cruces, NM, and connect with Curtis at Final Frontiers Tours. Curtis and Chris were our guides and their knowledge and passion surpassed our expectations and set the stage for an incredible experience! Can’t say enough about the tour we were blessed to experience🤩

THIS ART CONTEMPORARY IS A MUST SEE! Kyle and Jeannie are not only fascinating people and outstanding artists, but are always looking for new ways to add to their craft. And their craft IS ON POINT! Kyle's canon of paintings are very unique, captivating the imagination from surreal to hyper real. Jeannie is an actual real life Genie. From live performances to her textile work, the only way to describe her work is beautiful and truly original. Guys, these are REAL artists here. The gallery itself has recently been remodeled giving it a modern yet almost ancient or primordial vibe. Each and every detail of the place has been finished to perfection. Honestly, the floor alone is enough to come and check this place out! I implore everyone to check out their work!

TorC is dog-friendly, and we enjoy coming here, as do our dogs. This park is small(ish), but lovely and clean. It has separate areas for large and small dogs, as well as single use area where you can bring a young pup. Outside the dog park is a walking trail and a pretty pond. Parking hydrants are a fun touch.

This museum is completely amazing. At first glance it seems very small and humble but inside there is a great expanse of information ranging from fossils, local history, and native history. I've been to a lot of museums around the world and this humble place is easily one of my favorites. Harold, the docent was great to chat with and very informative. We are so happy we made this stop and explored what it had to offer. The fee to get in is nothing compared to what you get to experience. Definitely a highlight of our trip in New Mexico.

Grayson was the most welcoming. Daniel was incredibly attentive. The food was incredible, very much like being at a private country club. We really enjoyed our experience!

A little store packed with household antiques of the mining era plus a most knowledgeable docent to share all that she had learned! Easy to reach and well worth the visit! Airbnb cabins available for rent as well as a few RV spots. We will return for a weekend soon!

Frank was very pleasant and professional handingly 5 excited children. They all caught their own fish and reeled it up themselves. It was way more exciting than they imagined and easy too! The boat ride was fun. They would love to do it again. It was interesting see him cut it for us! Great fishing only 1hr and 45 minutes away!

This was an unexpected gem. We were tired and cold after a long mountain bike ride. Here we found hot food and drink and a place to sit by the warm stove. Not many of the general stores left. This was the real deal with a surprising large selection of everything from guns to ice-cream

Great little place. Good prices. Tons of tackle and baits for bass fishing, Friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend to anglers looking to catch some bass at Elephant Butte.

Rented a pontoon boat. Quality service from friendly staff. Had me in the water quickly at the cheapest price around. Really enjoyed our trip. No issues. Also had a vintage slush puppy machine that smashed me with some nostalgic emotions. Give it a try!

Was not expecting just how huge this lake was, the sand caught me off guard and really added to the feel of a beach more so a lake. Great to paddle board , star glaze , or just enjoy the sound of the water. 10/10 would recommend. Just be careful if you don’t have a 4x4 , you must follow the hard paths , otherwise risk getting stuck in more deeper or softer sand!

It's a drive to get to Fort Craig. The road is gravel. Your vehicle must have good treads. Also, have cold water, walking shoes, sunglasses, an umbrella, sunscreen, and snacks. Finally, to see the Fort ,you gotta be here 8am at least. It gets hot quick here. That was my experience at the Fort when I went there with my family.

Well worth the effort. Combined our NM trip with re watching Oppenheimer movie, a trip to Los Alamos NHP and National Nuclear Museum in Albuquerque. Arrive early. Suggest going to Souvenir Stand, then McDonald House , as bus lines get long ended with a visit to the Trinity Site. They only do the open house 1x a year now, in October fyi

The alpacas are magical!

Mostly great but There's open mineshafts. I was worried the faceless lady would push me in or somwthing when I wasn't looking. Also there's real ghosts. Maybe one of the only places you can still see them. Not reccomended for kids.

This guy was awesome! We showed up looking for info on what we could do in the area and he had suggestions, numbers, and real details about where we were going. And an interesting curio shop as well. Also, the whole family was impressed by his cat little-feather (her tail swooshes out like feathers). Super interesting and quirky.

They have ALOooT of stuff! Very friendly too. Pottery, clothes, jewelry, books, native merchandise, fishing and hunting supplies, souvenirs...and the list goes on. Good prices. Enjoyed talking to one of the owners. She was very nice and helpful. Will definitely be visiting again soon!

My go-to place at night in Socorro. An always cool crowd and friendly staff set in an old, beautiful bar. The outside patio is a charmer in warm weather. UPDATE: Oct.26.2024: Stopped in again for a World Series watch. Foodwise, I had a delicious Socorro Dog. A bit spicy-hot, however so tasty and huge that it filled me up and went perfectly with some brew. Great soundtrack, cool wait staff, wonderful ambiance.

Love this course so much. This is target golf! Lots of course management required to play well. Lots of interesting holes. The course is in great condition. They have a driving range and 2 practice greens including one you can hit pretty long pitch shots into. Pro shop is well stocked. Folks are nice!! Restaurant is great! And they have a full bar. Plus event venues. This is one of New Mexicos’s best courses!!

Old San Miguel Mission is more than a historical building; it’s a living reminder of New Mexico’s past and the faith that built it. The serene beauty, fascinating history, and warm community make this mission an unforgettable experience. If you’re traveling through Socorro, I highly recommend stopping by to see it for yourself.

Very nice, clean modern auditorium. Acoustics are great! An asset to the state of New Mexico!

Absolutely brilliant displays of a wide variety of gems and minerals. For anyone who enjoys looking at multitudes of new and beautiful rocks, this museum is an absolute must-see destination. There were rocks on display from all around the world, with so much information available about their chemical composition, where and when they were mined, and how they are used in different societies. I even splurged and purchased several new crystals to add to my collection. There was a very wide range of prices for different items, which I appreciated.

They are just now mounting the dish on top of the building. Will check back periodically.

Before I say anything else, let me me tell you: This is not a route you want to travel in your Ford Probe. I read numerous reviews prior to going that said the main trail was passable with any vehicle as long as there were no recent rains. The trail was dry but soft sand and low clearance due to large ruts even challenged my 4WD Pathfinder. If the rental car company hadn’t provided me a free upgrade I may still be stuck on Quebradas, so thank you Budget for the Pathfinder, but I digress. If you’re still reading let me tell you this is worth the trip. The views are unmatched and the serenity is wonderful. My daughter was disappointed by the lack of flowers, but it is a desert and she’s four, so that probably isn’t going to be a disappointment you encounter on your adventure. The entire drive is approx. 25 miles long and there is no way off once you begin, but you can drive at least 20mph comfortably most of the way so it doesn’t have to be a 2-3 hour commitment if you don’t want it to be. There are plenty of places to pull off and hike, so pack accordingly if that’s something you’d like to have the option to do. I personally would have liked to see more animals but the terrain and views are definitely the draw for this location so the free roaming cows will have to suffice. You’ll have a great view of the sunset behind the mountains to the west from almost anywhere on the trail, if you go in the evening. Do your best to be back on the paved road by dark. Dirt roads and UFO’s go hand in hand in this part of New Mexico and that’s the second type of Probe you don’t want on this trail.