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Visiting Pie Town

September 30th, 2009

Pie Town on U.S. Hwy 60 is visited by a myriad of travelers seeking a more relaxed route as well as hikers and bicyclist’s from around the world traveling the “Great Divide” from Mexico to Canada.

At nearly 8000′ above sea level this western town has a Post Office, a Chiropractic doctor, A VLA (Very Large Array radio telescope), and “Lester Jackson Park” which hosts the Annual Pie Town Festival on the Every second Saturday in September. It is also home to the world reknowned Daily Pie Cafe!

Learn more about visiting Pie Town here.

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Visit Los Alamos

September 23rd, 2009

Experience the extraordinary legacy of the Los Alamos region. From the centuries old Puebloan ruins of Bandelier National Monument to the world renowned scientific community that shaped the course of history, Los Alamos continues to excel in innovative technology for the 21st Century.

Enjoy our breathtaking mountain scenery, fascinating museums, wildlife, and many activities such as hiking, backpacking, road & mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, birding, camping, swimming, golfing, hunting, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, skating and much more. Los Alamos provides a convenient and economical base for exploring the diverse cultural and sightseeing opportunities offered by North Central New Mexico.

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Angel Fire Winter Activities

August 14th, 2009

If you want to get away, Angel Fire is a great place to play. Pack large, bring lots of gear, and don’t forget the toys.

Angel Fire is a tranquil, year-round resort smack dab in the middle of wooded wilderness and a high mountain valley. The Wheeler Peak range, New Mexico’s highest, is outside your front door. And of course, we all feel it’s one of the nicest places on the planet. Angel Fire’s #1 industry is tourism, with our tranquil mountain community attracting thousands year round. Winter brings snow sport fans to have fun skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling or sledding, while our cool summers attract golfers, fishermen (and fisherwomen), hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, 4-wheelers, and families just wanting to get away from the heat and hectic pace of city life. If you’re talking pure Angel Fire, you’re talking pure moments.

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Jemez State Monument

August 6th, 2009

The Jemez Mountain Trail twists through time and terrain, contrasting vermilion desert cliffs and snowy alpine peaks, 13 th century stone dwellings and the birth of the Atomic Age in nearly the same breath. Travelers may fish canyon waters at dawn, don snowshoes for a woodland trek, explore ancient Pueblo ruins and view elk crossing an immense volcanic caldera all in the same day.

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Hidden Treasure: San Lorenzo Canyon

April 7th, 2009

This scenic east-west canyon offers ample outdoor opportunities for hiking and primitive camping. Some of the geological features you can find on a hike in San Lorenzo Canyon are arches, shelter caves, and interesting rock formations — there is something interesting around every corner. The cottonwoods indicate there may have been a reliable water source at one time in the area. The area is a longtime favorite winter and driving destination of both the New Mexico Carriage Club and the Rio Grande Mule and Donkey Association. The area has remnants of old ranches and homesteads; springs and tiny creeks also are hidden in the canyon bottoms and washes.