New Mexico Natural Attractions
Soda Dam
300
Capulin Volcano National Monument
View 4 states from rim of dormant 1,000
Blue Hole
The Blue Hole is also called "Nature's Jewel" because of its beautiful clear water. Divers can go down past beautiful rock formations, 81
City of Rocks State Park
Rocks form centuries-old volcanic-ash flow, some 50
Florida Mountains
Gym Peak at 7,106 feet, Florida Peak at 7,295 feet. Seasonal quail / ibex hunts, by permit, applications due early April. 15
Faywood Hot Springs
Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/
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 walk through 2
San Lorenzo Canyon
Chihuahuan Desert plants/
Bandera Crater / Ice Caves
800-ft. volcanic cone, hiking trail along rim. 17
Mount Taylor
11,300 feet. Sacred to Navajos. Wildlife, hiking, camping, hunting, sightseeing. Lobo Canyon Campground (day use), Coal Mine Campground (overnight)
Ship Rock Peak
Formation rises 1,700
Haystack Mountain
Once rich source of uranium, creating 30
Harding Mine
University of New Mexico site open to rock and mineral collectors. Call UNM Earth &
Valle Grande
One of world'
Greenie Peak
Locals claim this is New Mexico'