Albuquerque found the perfect use for tumbleweeds at Christmastime.

In 1967, murder and mayhem disrupted the tranquility along this quiet stretch of Old Route 66.

Deadly airliner crash preserved for those willing to climb and pay respects.

A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.

Twenty-seven massive radio antennas on the high plains of New Mexico search for life on other planets.

A unique geological area spiked with wind-carved rocks that resemble teepees.

A small metropolis of Pueblo cave dwellings have been carved right into the hillside of this national monument.

A futuristic temple of light uses prisms and rainbows to create an atmosphere of peace.

A clear blue swimming hole with hidden caves, still unexplored.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

The 7,000-year-old calcium carbonate formation creates a magnificent natural bridge.

This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.

Eat like pre-Columbian Native Americans in this New Mexico restaurant within the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

Some 2,000 carvings show this rare desert spring has been an oasis for travelers for over a thousand years.