Zoo, botanical gardens with Chihuan Desert flora /
Carlsbad, NM Zoos4 miles along Pecos River. Footbridges, picnicking, grills, playgrounds, swimming beach, boating, paddle /
Carlsbad, NM Recreation100-year-old aqueduct, once world's largest concrete structure. Ripley's Believe It or Not bills it "The River That Crosses Itself."
Carlsbad, NM LandmarksWorld Heritage Site, one of largest caves in the world. Walking, caving, elevators, tours. Dusk Bat Flights....
Melrose Library houses largest collection of Depression-era artwork in New Mexico....
Minerals collected nationwide, Mexico. Presentations by ENMU faculty. ...
State's 2nd largest zoo. Tennis, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, picnicking....
Within National forest. Picnicking....