 New Mexico
Most of New Mexico is
a wonderful combination of mountains, rolling hills, plains, deserts, and
farmland. A must see is the
Four Corners Monument. It is
located near Shiprock where Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona meet (on the
Ute reservation) and share a common point.
The monument there allows visitors to place one foot in four states at
once.
 Carlsbad Caverns
National Park, in the southeastern corner of the state, is one of the most
impressive series of limestone caves in the world.
It is very easy to tour. It
is a three-level cavern that lies 830 feet below the surface, containing the
largest known underground room in the world measuring at 300 feet by 1,500 feet
by 300 feet. It is described as an
immense, cathedral-like chamber deep below the earth’s surface.
Betting on horse
racing is a popular recreation in New Mexico.
Off-track betting is not legal, although inter-track wagering is.
Races are simulcast from track to track.
Check out these popular racetracks: San Juan Downs, La Mesa Park, the
Downs at Santa Fe, and the Downs at Albuquerque.
 Henry McCarty.
William Bonney. Billy the
Kid. All the same person, all in
the same town of Lincoln. In April of
1881, this frontier town was where the “Kid”
escaped the historic Lincoln County Court House by
killing two deputies.
Today, more than half of the original buildings are still standing.
When staying in Lincoln be sure to
call ahead. The only places to stay
are in the eight-room Wortley Hotel and the Casa de
Patron, which is a bed and breakfast.
 When visiting the
Carlsbad Caverns, wear rubber-soled shoes - the walkways may be slippery.
Also, bring a heavy shirt or jacket as the temperature can drop to around 50
degrees Fahrenheit.
Don't take your
camera to the Apache Ceremonial in Mescalero. They aren't allowed at the
dance or at the rodeo.
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