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Cloudcroft - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Cloudcroft are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Alamogordo
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Population: 36,000
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Tucked into the western slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, Alamogordo
is a farm and ranch community with unique recreational opportunities
right at its doorstep. Located just a few miles from White Sands
National Monument and a gateway town to the fishing, hiking and skiing
of the Sacramento Mountains, visitors to Alamogordo will find it a
good base for explorations of the surrounding countryside. |
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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Carlsbad would likely be a small dusty New Mexican outpost if it were
not for the geological wonder of Carlsbad Caverns National Park,
located 25 miles from town. Carlsbad sits amidst Llano Estacado not
far from the banks of the Pecos River, its economy relying primarily
upon the 700,000 annual visitors to the Caverns. |
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Carrizozo
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Population: 1,000
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Carrizozo is a tiny little town in the middle of abundant recreational
opportunity, situated in the valley between the Jicarilla Mountains,
the Sierra Oscuro Mountains and the El Malpais lava flow. Located in
close proximity to Valley of Fire National Recreation area and Three
Rivers Petroglyphs, and surrounded by several mountain ranges,
Carrizozo offers its visitors a glimpse into small town New Mexico
while on the same token, feeding their craving for adventure. |
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Las Cruces
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Population: 75,000
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Las Cruces is the largest city in southwestern New Mexico and has been
a popular resting stop along traditional trade routes for centuries.
Las Cruces is located in the Mesilla Valley, close to the Rio Grande
River and is framed dramatically by the Organ Mountains to its east,
allowing for a variety of recreational adventures within a short drive
of town. Las Cruces prides itself in the number of dining
establishments that exist within its borders, over 100, and visitors
will have little trouble finding good Mexican and New Mexican cuisine. |
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Lincoln
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Population: 1,000
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The small town of Lincoln is steeped in wild west history, its
colorful past painted by the Apache Indians and characters such as
Billy the Kidd and Kit Carson. Interestingly enough, the town of
Lincoln has shunned the plastico fast food and motel franchises that
have sprung up almost everywhere else in New Mexico and visitors will
find only locally owned dining and accommodation options are available
here. In addition to Lincoln's history and heritage, the rolling
grasslands and foothills of the Sierra Blanca Mountains incorporated
in the Fort Stanton Recreation area spread to the west of town,
offering visitors to this area a good variety of recreational
opportunity. |
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Roswell
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Population: 45,000
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Roswell's main tourism draw is rather 'out of this world'. Roswell is
the closest settlement to the site of a mysterious and controversial
incident that occurred in 1947 when some sort of craft crashed out of
the sky. Regardless of it's origins, the possibility that an alien
spaceship crashed here spells big business opportunity, and Roswell
has cashed in on the theory basing a good part of its economy on
hosting UFO buffs and other curious visitors. UFO Museums, UFO
'research facilities' and a plethora of other outer space and alien
themed attractions are available for exploration in Roswell. Visitors
looking for more terrestrial, Earthling recreation will find Roswell
also offers good access to a variety of activities in the LLano
Estacado Plains which surround town. |
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Ruidoso
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Population: 8,000
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The mountain hamlet of Ruidoso, elevation 6900 feet, offers alpine
relief from the pounding desert heat of the surrounding lands.
Outdoor recreationalists will find Ruidoso has a variety of activities
at its doorstep, both in summer and winter, and a quaint small
mountain town appeal that works as a retreat for the soul as well as
the body. Visitors looking to round out their recreational quests
will find Ruidoso supports a virile artist community and is loaded
with galleries to explore. Ruidoso is also well known for its horse
racing track, Ruidoso Downs, and its active nightlife. |
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