Magdalena, New Mexico
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....
VLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory
In Cibola National Forest, just south of Apache Kid Wilderness near FR-255
Magdalena, NM RecreationAt end of longest "hoof highway" in New Mexico. Used from as far away as Springerville, Arizona; closed when the AT&SF Railroad ceased in 1971
Magdalena, NM Pioneer HistoryLocal history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930
Magdalena, NM MuseumsMining artifacts, antiques....
Scenic drive on US-180 to FR-28 to FR-209 and back to US-180, 6 miles south of Luna. 4x4 Recommended...
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Gym Peak at 7,106 feet, Florida Peak at 7,295 feet. Seasonal quail / ibex hunts, by permit, applications due early April. 15 ...