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

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Magdalena Stock Driveway / Shipping Pens

At 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 History

VLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory

World's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30

Magdalena, NM Observatories




Things to do near Magdalena, NM

Trinity Site

Location of the world's first atomic bomb explosion in 1945....

Three Crosses

Commemorates 1830 group of travelers killed by Indians and from which Las Cruces derives its name....

Lightfeather Hot Spring

44 miles north of Silver City via NM-15, 1/2 mile from Gila River Forks, near Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. 30 minute ...

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park

Self-guided tour of desert flora, geological formations, archaeology, 1.5-mile hiking trail....

Apache Kid Wilderness Area

In San Mateo Mountains....