Welcome to Wild, Wonderful Southwest New Mexico.
The desert meets the mountains in beautiful Southwest New Mexico, where you’ll find exceptional hiking, quaint historical towns, and remnants of ancient cultures.
Learn about local wildlife and ancient fossils at the Museum of Nature and Science in Las Cruces. Las Cruces is also home to the Branigan Cultural Center and the Las Cruces Railroad Museum – kids and adults love that place! In Truth or Consequences, you can dive into beautiful Elephant Butte Reservoir or warm up with a swim in Riverbend Hot Springs.
Put Silver City on your to-do list! This historic town is the gateway to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and home to the artifact-filled H. B. Allman House and the interesting Western New Mexico University. Hankering for a hike? You’ll find miles of trails in Gila National Forest as well as memorable sunset views over the deserts below.
Don’t miss Deming. This city boasts the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, City of Rocks State Park, and several wineries – try Luna Rossa Winery. Headed through Las Cruces? Take a hike and enjoy the magnificent scenery at Dripping Springs Natural Area, or El Mesilla Village, a historic center home to folk traditions and beautiful adobe homes.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in New Mexico
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Gila Cliff Dwellings: Like No Place on Earth
Protecting some of the nation’s most incredible cliff dwellings, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers an unparalleled glimpse into the past. This park protects dwellings, some of which are in natural caves, that are around 800 years old. There are 46 rooms in five caves in Cliff Dweller Canyon and more at the TJ Ruins. A visitors’ center presents explanations of the dwellings and there are dozens of miles of hiking trails to enjoy.