If you live here, you’ll be familiar with many of these sceneries and, if you’ve never visited, here are 19 reasons to pack your bags! Each of these images captures an essential aspect of New Mexico. They exemplify our state and reveal why it truly deserves to be called the Land of Enchantment.
- We are blessed with soaring mountains and stunning sunsets.
Flickr/Dave Hensley
- Storms roll in suddenly and are usually dramatic.
Flickr/Jacqueline Poggi
- The low levels of light pollution provide incredible stargazing opportunities.
Flickr/John Fowler
- New Mexico’s many rock formations are exquisite.
Flickr/Bureau of Land Management
- The badlands here border on the fantastical.
Flickr/Ingrid Truemper
- Carlsbad Caverns is one of the most impressive cave systems in the nation.
Flickr/Aric Brown
- Wildflowers thrive in New Mexico.
Flickr/City of Albuquerque Open Space
- Our state has a long history. Taos Pueblo has been occupied on an ongoing basis for 1000 years! It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Flickr/Ron Cogswell
- Chaco Culture National Historic Park is a true treasure.
Flickr/DaveAW89
- There are many historic churches in New Mexico, such as Albuquerque’s San Felipe de Neri Church, which was built in 1793.
Flickr/Michele
- Ghost towns and mining towns provide an intriguing glimpse into New Mexico’s past.
Flickr/Safariman
- Railroads helped to shape our state.
Flickr/Thomas Hawk
- Herds of elk roam through the wilderness…
Flickr/Larry Lamsa
- Some of the businesses that thrived during the heyday of Route 66 continue to operate.
Flickr/Joel Bedford
- …And, during migration season, waterfowl descend on Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.
Flickr/John Fowler
- There’s no place quite like White Sands.
Flickr/Lane B
- Some of the best parts of our state are the untouched expanses of land.
Flickr/Johan Boesveld
- The vibrant hue of these aspens epitomizes fall.
Facebook/Elena E. Giorgi
- Nowhere else is Christmas synonymous with the soft glow of farolitos.
Flickr/Larry Lamsa
Which of these photos is your favorite?
Flickr/Dave Hensley
Flickr/Jacqueline Poggi
Flickr/John Fowler
Flickr/Bureau of Land Management
Flickr/Ingrid Truemper
Flickr/Aric Brown
Flickr/City of Albuquerque Open Space
Flickr/Ron Cogswell
Flickr/DaveAW89
Flickr/Michele
Flickr/Safariman
Flickr/Thomas Hawk
Flickr/Larry Lamsa
Flickr/Joel Bedford
Flickr/Lane B
Flickr/Johan Boesveld
Facebook/Elena E. Giorgi
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