Alameda's past as a railroad town is reflected in its zoo, which is the oldest one in the Southwest. See over 300 animals of 90 different species and be sure to bring a lunch; the picnic tables are situated in some lovely shade.

Spending some time in Alamogordo? Whether you live here or are just visiting, there's always something to do. On this site, you'll find descriptions of businesses and attractions, some old and familiar, some new to you! Shop Alamogordo!

As you pass through the Chihuahuan Desert and Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico and west Texas—filled with prickly pear, chollas, sotols and agaves—you might never guess there are more than 300 known caves beneath the surface. The park contains 113 of these caves, formed when sulfuric a...

Whether you like big-band music, jazz, or old fashioned country, the Flickinger Center is sure to have a performance. Check out their schedule for the season and pick out what appeals to you.

The New Mexico Museum of Space History is many small museums in one, in a sense. Look at exhibits that describe the history of space, catch a show in the Tombaugh planetarium and IMAX, walk through the Astronaut Memorial Garden . . . you could literally spend all day here.

The Toy Train Depot Museum houses the smallest working train on earth, and, of course, you can ride it! The train takes a trip around Alameda Park every half hour, but this isn't everything to see here. Check out the hundreds of model trains.