Southwestern New Mexico Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Southwestern New Mexico

Picacho Hills
Picacho Hills might not have many top sights, but Paisano Pete and Recycled Roadrunner Statue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Talavera
When in Talavera, you can plan a visit to Dripping Springs Natural Area and New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Las Cruces Organ Mountain
Parking was easy
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces
Pool and outdoor area is the prettiest I’ve ever seen.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Las Cruces
King room was spacious and clean. Check-in was fast.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Crown Point Resort
This place was great! My kids LOVED it. The scenery was phenomenal! It was a fun little cabin that was 2 levels with balcony’s on both. It was a steep drive up and it would have been rough to get to if the roads were slippery in the slightest. The water pressure in the shower was left to be desired. ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Great stay
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Alpine Village Suites
View and facilities were excellent, staff for check-in and during stay were excellent.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit

New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Mesilla Valley Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mesilla Valley Mall during your trip to Las Cruces. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

NRAO Very Large Array
You can spend time studying the exhibits at NRAO Very Large Array during your travels in Magdalena. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Spaceport America
Find out about the history of Truth or Consequences when you spend time at Spaceport America. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
New Mexico State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of New Mexico State University during your trip to University Park. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino during your time in Sunland Park? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
- New Mexico State University
- Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino
- Riverbend Hot Springs
- Blackstone Hotsprings
- Gila National Forest
- New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
- Mesilla Valley Mall
- Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
- Sonoma Ranch Golf Course
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park
- Mesillia Plaza
- Cibola National Forest
- Catwalk Trail
- City of Rocks State Park
- Lake Roberts




