Higher Education in New Mexico
Four-year
colleges and universities in New Mexico include the College of Santa Fe,
College of the Southwest, Eastern New Mexico University, Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University, National American University, New Mexico Highlands
University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, New Mexico
State University, Southwestern College, St. John's College, University
of New Mexico, Webster University, Western Governors University, and Western
New Mexico University. There are twenty-four two-year or community colleges
to choose from in New Mexico.
Recreation in New Mexico
New Mexico is famous for its amazing natural beauty and ancient past. From dinosaurs to volcanoes to Native American Anasazi ruins you won't be disappointed.
Billy the Kid Museum, Fort Sumner:
You'd be in good company if you admitted that you're passionately interested in our native son Billy the Kid's lawless ways.
Carlsbad Caverns
Once you've spelunked here, you've experienced one of the best and one of the largest caves inn the world.
Chaco Canyon Historic Park
You think we understand urban culture today? Come to Chaco Canyon and see what the Anasazi's major center of commerce.
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, Chama
Now train travel is exotic again, take this scenic 64-mile ride from Chama to Antonito, Colorado over 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass.
International UFO Museum, Roswell
Whether or not you believe in Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), aliens, and other life forms, you owe it to yourself to at least find out what happened in 1947 in Roswell.
Gila Cliff Dwellings
For the Tularosa Mogoll People, a cave was the best shelter around. Come see the preserved remains of their homes.
Sandia Peak Tramway
Travel to the top of the Sandia Mountains from Albuquerque by way of the world's longest aerial tram in the world.
Santa Fe
Our state capital began its life as the Spanish "Kingdom of New Mexico" in 1610, making it the oldest capital city in North America.
Taos Ski Valley
If you're serious about alpine skiing in an unspoiled, uncrowded, powder-packed place where snowboarders dare not show themselves, try the 3,274 vertical feet of Taos Ski Valley.
White Sands, Alamogordo
Bring your sunglasses and a big sense of play for this treat. This isn't just nearly 300 square miles of white sand - it's a dune-textured sea of luxurious gypsum.
