Oh, what fun you can have in Southeast New Mexico this winter! If you’re looking to stay local and make great memories this season, check out our Winter Destination Guide for Southeast New Mexico.
Explore and Learn at the NM Museum of Space History
The New Mexico Museum of Space History is a museum and planetarium complex in Alamogordo, New Mexico dedicated to artifacts and displays related to space flight and the Space Age. It includes the International Space Hall of Fame. The Museum of Space History highlights the role that New Mexico has had in the U. S. space program.
New Mexico's outdoor recreation economy directly supports $1.2 billion in income and 33,500 jobs.
Adventure Awaits at White Sands
White Sands National Park is located near Alamogordo, New Mexico and is surrounded by the White Sands Missile Range. The park covers 145,762 acres of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals in the Tularosa Basin. Explore and play in the gypsum sand dunes in a day-trip!
Experience Holiday Magic at Christmas on the Pecos
Celebrate the holidays with an enchanting boat ride through dazzling light displays along the Pecos River! Bundle up and enjoy this 40-minute experience as you travel past captivating islands, boat docks, and backyards illuminated by fantastic themes like Santa’s Workshop, Southwest deserts, and more. Running November 29 – December 31 (except Christmas Eve) in Carlsbad, NM!
The Ice is Nice at Cloudcroft Ice Rink
Located at 751 James Canyon Hwy, Cloudcroft, NM. This charming ice rink offers skate rentals, tube, and sled sales. There is a snack bar that offers delicious hot chocolate! Make a quick drive up the mountain to enjoy this seasonal experience, open on weekends only!
During the winter of 2019, skiers and snowboarders spent $142.3 million in New Mexico.
Let the Fun Begin at Ruidoso Winter Park
Ruidoso’s Winter Park has snow tubing for all ages — from Penguin Park to the largest slope, everyone can enjoy a thrilling tube ride down the hill!
Make Winter Sports a Winter Tradition
Cloudcroft offers a welcoming ski area for beginners. Full-day junior lift tickets are just $35 and includes lessons! When you come off the mountain, check out Cloudcroft Brewing Company or Mad Jack’s Mountaintop BBQ.
Article originally published in Focus Regional 2022 Winter edition.
