VLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory

World’s largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to dusk. On Plains of San Agustin. Fascinating visitor center.

Getting There & Details

Address
23 miles west of Magdalena on US-60
Phone
505-835-7000
Website
www.nrao.edu
Map
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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Apache Kid Wilderness Area

In San Mateo Mountains.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Box Car Museum

Local history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Cibola National Forest Magdalena Ranger District

Maps for hiking/campgrounds.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Bear Trap Canyon Campgrounds

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