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Southwest New Mexico Visitors Recommend:
Pinos Altos
Part ghost town, part frontier town, part modern city.... what a great little community and a nice place to spend a weekend.
Rated by:   E.T. Jensen of Phoenix, AV
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Only in Southwest New Mexico: Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a rugged
adventure or a family-friendly excursion, you'll find unique destinations in the
Southwest New Mexico of southwest New Mexico.

Get off the beaten trail
in Southwest New Mexico!

Virden
Virden is located on the New Mexico-Arizona border northwest of Lordsburg. Virden is a small farming community fast becoming a retirement spot. It's known for its excellent chile.

Pie Town
Historic point in Cabeza de Vaca's trip on foot over 400 years ago. Now famous for its pies!

Elephant Butte Lake State Park and Reservoir
The largest and most popular lake in New Mexico, Elephant Butte Lake State Park provides a setting for every imaginable water sport. The visitor center offers regional interpretive exhibits. The mild climate of the area make this park a popular year- round destination.

Cuchillo
Enjoy the solitude, the colorful history and the ghosts of Cuchillo. Located 15 miles NW of T or C on NM 52, was named for nearby Cuchillo Negro (Black Knife) Creek, which took its name from a local Apache chief. The town was established by ranchers & farmers in the 1850s and flourished as a stage stop & trade center from the 1880s to the 1930s because it was mid-way between the mines at Chloride and Winston and the railroad at Engle. A few original buildings still stand, including Cuchillo Bar & Store and the stables behind it. San Jose Catholic Church was built in 1907. Ritch's Pecans & Candy Shoppe is open October-May. Cuchillo Cafe is open each Friday-Sunday.



Reserve / Glenwood
The frontier community of Reserve is the largest town in the county and serves as the county seat. 

Lordsburg
Located in the bootheel of Southwestern New Mexico, Hidalgo County is characterized by year-round sunshine and beautiful desert and mountain scenery visible for over 60 miles. 

Truth or Consequences / Elephant Butte
Located between Las Cruces and Albuquerque on Interstate 25, Truth or Consequences is renowned for its year-round wonderful climate, recreational facilities, and mineral waters. 

Socorro / Magdalena
The City of Socorro is a friendly community situated in central New Mexico, whose quality of life has attracted many families to relocate and enticed many local families to stay. 

Silver City
Folks have been living and working in this part of the Southwest for more than 1,200 years. 

Deming / Columbus
With a population of nearly 15,000, Deming, New Mexico is still considered a small town. 

Las Cruces / Old Mesilla / Hatch
Las Cruces is a whole new world at your fingertips: an unhurried atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy yourself. 
 

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