Above Albuquerque, in the Petroglyph National Monument, are miles of volcanic cliffs carved with early Indian symbols and creatures. These ancient carvings are one of the city's newest attactions. A great part of New Mexico's appeal lies in its vast recreational resources. Fabulous resorts, ranches and cities offer a wonderful assortment of inspiring and captivating pleasures. Summer brings championship horse racing and golfing, camping and hiking, fishing in sparkling mountain lakes and streams, prowling through cliff dwellings, ghost towns, mines and national monuments.
Winter offers high mountain powder skiing, snowmobiling and other delights.
All year long you can enjoy browsing in galleries and shops, dining in luxurious or casual restaurants, marveling at beautiful sunsets and the historical charm that permeates every corner of New Mexico. Other interesting cities include Roswell, Las Cruces, Shiprock, Tucumcari, Clovis, Portales, Silver City, Socorro, Grants, Farmington, Artesia and Truth or Consequences. The Calendar of Events throughout the state encompasses every day of the year, from the Turtle Dance at historic Taos on January 1 to the Torchlight Parades on New Year's Eve at Taos, Red River and Angel Fire. Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Clovis, Rails 'n' Trails Days in Las Vegas, Riverfest in Farmington, and all kinds of rodeos, fishing derbies, music concerts, dances, parades, races, wine festivals, fireworks displays, much more. The splendor that is New Mexico can receive only scant appreciation on the written page.