State Overviews

New Mexico
Culture

Reginal Overviews

   Northwest NM
   North Central NM
   Northeast NM
   Southwest NM
   Southeast NM

Topical Overviews

   Skiing
   Golfing
   Hiking
   National Parks

Additional Info

New Mexico Almanac

Northeastern New Mexico - Travel and Vacation Overview

North Eastern New Mexico is the home to the Philmont Scout Ranch, the Carson National Forest (which includes Wheeler Peak, the tallest mountain in New Mexico), the old western town of Las Vegas, Historic Route 66 and much more.

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Major Attractions and Cities

Angel Fire

Home to the Angel Fire Resort, the area offeres year round activities. During the winter Angel Fire is home to world-class skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, inner tubing and sleigh rides. Summer activities include an 18-hole PGA Championship golf course, mountain biking, ATV tours, horseback riding and much more.

Las Vegas

Any fan of classic silent Westerns will find themselves at home in Las Vegas. It is here that many cinematic pioneers found the perfect setting to portray America's struggle for law and order in the rugged west. Las Vegas has nine historical districts totalling approximately 900 historical buildings, including the Plaza Hotel , built in 1881 in Victorian style. After the silent film era ended Las Vegas continued to play host to popular films such as Easy Rider, The Hi-Lo Country and Red Dawn. Most of the buildings seen in these and other films set in Las Vegas remain for visitors to enjoy.

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