Why you should visit New Mexico with kids New Mexico is a fascinating state for kids. It is a place where children will not only learn about – but learn to love – history, culture, and geography.

A fee restructuring gives New Mexicans free day-use access from October through April. Here are some nearby state parks to explore.

18 Best Places to Visit in New Mexico, According to Locals. Come to see historic small towns, scenic hiking trails, the "Grand Canyon of New Mexico," and more.

From New Mexico's cities (think: Santa Fe and Albuquerque) to its stark landscapes (think: White Sands National Park), the state has a lot going for it. You'll find the best places to visit in New ...

Locals weigh in on when to explore New Mexico. New Mexico is one of the most beloved travel destinations in the Southwest, rich in Indigenous history, bursting with colorful and dramatic ...

Five other National Park sites to visit in New Mexico Capulin Volcano National Monument – 88,514 visitors. Region: Northeast New Mexico. Closest city: Raton. Activities: Hiking, auto tours.

Active-duty military can explore New Mexico’s history through Blue Star Museum Program by: Allison Giron. Posted: May 12, 2025 / 03:00 PM MDT. Updated: May 12, 2025 / 11:33 AM MDT.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Key Scenes: The majority of the backdrops in “Ransom Canyon” were captured in Albuquerque, as Tudum notes. “It was just a really easy place to go to work,” Duhamel ...