Directions from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Carlsbad, New Mexico





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Laguna Plata

Things To Do – Carlsbad, New Mexico

Laguna Plata is a lake in Lea County in the state of New Mexico. Throughout the summertime months, highs typically are in the 90's at Laguna Plata, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Ponderosa Pines Golf Course

Golf Courses – Cloudcroft, New Mexico

They recently changed the layout to incorporate a brand new hole, and allowing for the first par 5 hole on the course. More on GolfReview

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  • The couple that runs the course are very friendly, and during hot days the temperature up there is a good fifteen degrees below that of the scorching valley. More on GolfReview

  • This is a quaint 9-hole course high up in the Sacramento Mountains, which can be played once or twice for a nine or eighteen hole round. They recently changed the layout to incorporate a brand new ... More on GolfReview

Slaughter Canyon Cave

Tours – Carlsbad, New Mexico

Slaughter Canyon Cave is one of more than 100 caves located at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. But it is not part of the same cave system as Carlsbad Caverns. This cave is guided by rangers in spelunking tours. The tours includes ... More on showcaves.com

Huey State Waterfowl Area

National And State Parks – Alamogordo, New Mexico

A wildlife viewing fan's dream. Experience waterfowl ... More on Yahoo! Travel

White Sands National Monument

Landmarks – Cloudcroft, New Mexico

From many points around Cloudcroft you can look down at the giant desert basin nearly a vertical mile below the mountain peaks. This ... More on igougo

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  • Drive and walk through the glittering, 145,000- acre White Sands National Monument, the worldâs largest ... More on travelandleisure

Desert Lakes Golf Course

Golf Courses – Alamogordo, New Mexico

this is not a great golf value for new mexico More on GolfReview

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  • This is not a great golf value for new mexico More on GolfReview

  • An 18 hole, par 726,671 yard ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Guadalupe Back Country Byway

Parks – Carlsbad, New Mexico

For 30 miles, the Byway travels the transition from the cholla cactus of the Chihuahuan Desert to the pines of the Guadalupe Escarpment. Travelers can see mule deer, pronghorn antelope, gray fox, s... More on Epinions.com

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  • For 30 miles, the Byway travels the transition from the cholla cactus of the Chihuahuan Desert to the pines of the Guadalupe Escarpment. Travelers can see mule deer, pronghorn antelope, gray fox, s... More on Epinions.com

Alamogordo Family Recreation Center

Swimming – Alamogordo, New Mexico

South Alamo Foothills

Things To Do – Alamogordo, New Mexico

There is also singletrack trail that heads up the right side of Mule Canyon at the top of the out-and-back, but I have only checked out about a half-mile of it (it's supposed to go back about 3 mil... More on trails.mtbr.com

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  • Other recommended trails in the same area: I don't know about any other dirt trails in the area, unless you want to drive to the trailhead. More on trails.mtbr.com

  • These trails are fine if you live in Alamogordo and want a quick ride option, but I wouldn't plan a trip to come check them out if you live elsewhere. These trails see quite a bit of use by ATV's a... More on trails.mtbr.com

Tularosa Basin Historical Society

Museums – Alamogordo, New Mexico

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  • The Tularosa Basin Historical Society Museum gathers artifacts and histories of Tularosa Basin. A rare 47-s... More on Heritage

Lincoln National Forest

National And State Parks – Alamogordo, New Mexico

For a little trip out of the way and yet worth the effort in getting there, drive North on Hwy. 48 out of Ruidoso and turn left at ... More on igougo

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  • Park and forestry information. Maps, guide ... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Home of Smokey Bear, this forest of over a million acres has diverse ecosystems that support a large variety of plants, fish, mammals, bird species, and recreation. Dogs of all sizes are allowed at... More on DogFriendly.com

Instant Karma Yoga Studio

Health Club – Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Ongoing classes and workshops in the Iyengar method. Contact the studio for the most current schedule. More on YogaFinder

Tunnel Steak House & Lounge

Restaurants – Mountain Park, New Mexico

Beaver's Restaurant

Restaurants – Carlsbad, New Mexico

Good Restaurant for the area nice family. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • Nice place definitely not high-end but that's part of its charm. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Not sure if it's still there but liked to frequent the establishment. Can believe how good of fish they had for the locale.Make sure you try the cornbread with Jalapeno! ... More on Yahoo! Travel