Once New Mexico’s largest city, Las Vegas is an under-appreciated gem. It has a large collection of historic Victorian homes and other buildings. It sits in the San Miguel Valley, a true New Mexico beauty mark. CANCELED

As summer cools down, the Village of Hatch heats up. Labor Day weekend heralds the annual Hatch Chile Festival, a two-day celebration of our world-famous crop. The festival attracts over 30,000 visitors from all over the United States, including such notables as the Food Network and the BBC. Festival goers can sample famed chile recipes, watch the crowning of the Chile Festival Wueen, or toss a horseshoe in celebration of our most famous crop. The event also features chile ristra contests, artisan and food booths, live music and a carnival.  Red or Green? CANCELED

The dramatic white gypsum fields of the White Sands National Monument enchant us while the Inn of the Mountain Gods provides a luxurious stay.

A relaxing ride on a river boat to see beautiful Christmas lights and a stop at Carlsbad Caverns  - great sights in New Mexico fill this overnight adventure.

An overnight to Durango offers beautiful Victorian sights, a warmly welcoming hotel and a storybook train ride.