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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
This is the best destination we've been to in the southwest. The docents on duty this weekend were outstanding and spent more than an hour answering questions from our group. The caves are cool and shady, which was nice after the walk up. The creek at the start of the trail is a great place to look for birds.
Rated by:   Robert of Deming
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May 14: Shakespeare Ghost Town open for visitors
Shakespeare 575-542-9034
May 17: American Bass Fishing Tournament
A competitive bass fishing event that is open to all American Bass members. Teams usually consist of two people; cash prizes are awarded. $145 per team Contact: American Bass, Bobby Brewster, 575-744-5944  Elephant Butte Lake 575-744-5944
May 17: The Socorro Blast, a book signing by Pari Noskin Taichert
In The Socorro Blast, readers of Pari Noskin Taichert’s previous gems, The Clovis Incident and The Belen Hitch, road trip with Sasha on her latest foray to small-town New Mexico—this time to consult with town patriarch Papi Sanchez on how to bring tourism to Socorro County attractions: the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, the El Camino Real International Heritage Center, and the Very Large Array telescope field to name a few. Join the author for an enjoyable afternoon of readings and Q and A.  El Camino Real International Heritage Center 575-854-3600
May 20: Sevilleta NWR International Migratory Bird Day
Join the Refuge as they celebrate their Annual Pinyon Canyon birding hike. Spend the day hiking an easy to moderate trail up the canyon with expert leader, US Forest Service ornithologist, Hart Schwartz. This beautiful canyon has diverse plant life. Birding is usualy excellent. Meet at the Refuge at 7:00 AM. Carpool to the Canyon. Bring a lunch, wear sturdy shoes, and dress for the weather and plan to spend the day out in the field. The trip will return at 3:00 PM. The program is free but reservations are required. Sign up at the Refuge  Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge (575) 864-4021 ext.

Only in Old West Country: Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a rugged
adventure or a family-friendly excursion, you'll find unique destinations in the
Old West Country of southwest New Mexico.

Get off the beaten trail
in Old West Country!

Cibola National Forest
The portion of the Cibola National Forest in Old West Country contains the Datil and Gallinas Mountains north of the communities of Datil and Magdalena. The Apache Kid Wilderness lies within the forest.

Aguirre Spring National Recreation Site
Open year round, Aguirre Spring is a great place to hike, bike, camp or have a picnic in the breathtaking mountain scenery. Horse trails are also available. At the top of San Augustin Pass, you can see the Rio Grande to the west and on a clear day, the White Sands National Monument glimmering in the east. Bring your own water.

Pinos Altos
Six minutes and 1500 feet above Silver City is the old mining town of Pinos Altos [Tall Pines]. It was once a thriving gold mining town of 9000 when Silver City was but a tent or two. It was first named Birchville and gold was discovered in 1837.

Dripping Springs Wildlife Area
This hike up the Organ Mountains takes you to the ruins of Dripping Springs resort, a former hotel for tuberculosis patients.

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Lordsburg
Located in the bootheel of Southwestern New Mexico, Hidalgo County is characterized by year-round sunshine and beautiful desert and mountain scenery visible for over 60 miles. 

Socorro / Magdalena
The City of Socorro is a friendly community situated in central New Mexico, whose quality of life has attracted many families to relocate and enticed many local families to stay. 

Truth or Consequences / Elephant Butte
Nestled between Las Cruces and Albuquerque on Interstate 25, Truth or Consequences is renowned for its year-round wonderful climate, recreational facilities, and mineral waters. 

Deming / Columbus
With a population of nearly 15,000, Deming, New Mexico is still considered a small town. 

Silver City
Folks have been living and working in this part of the Southwest for more than 1,200 years. 

Reserve / Glenwood
The frontier community of Reserve is the largest town in the county and serves as the county seat. 

Las Cruces / Old Mesilla / Hatch
Las Cruces is a whole new world at your fingertips: an unhurried atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy yourself. 
 

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