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Point of Rocks

Things To Do – Fort Davis, Texas

Located between Valentine and Fort Davis. Take the scenic loop to the south (166). The first rest stop is Point of Rocksalso known ... More on RockClimbing

Alien Zone

Things To Do – Roswell, New Mexico

I was skeptical after reading a bunch of the reviews, my husband and I took a weekend road trip to Roswell ... More on TripAdvisor

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  • Some reviews give Alien Zone a pretty bad rap...but honestly...it is what it is, and it cost my family $6 f... More on TripAdvisor

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Old Maverick Road

Parks – Marathon, Texas

As with any ride in Big Bend National Park, the draw here is the scenery and the chance to view it from the seat of a bicycle. In springtime this ride is absolutely stunning, the desert floor carpeted with wildflowers and the Rattlesnake ... More on Trails

Brantley Lake

Lakes – Lakewood, New Mexico

'Brantley Lake' is located within Brantley Lake State Park () approximately north of Carlsbad, New Mexico off US 285. It is impounded by Brantley Dam. The reservoir is part of the Brantley Project. The project's main purpose was ... More on Wikipedia

Pecos River

National And State Parks – Pecos, Texas

The Pecos River or Rio Pecos, as it is known in New Mexico, rises near Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, and flows for 926 miles (1,490 km) through the eastern portion of that state and neighboring Texas before it ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Quebranas Back Country Byway

National And State Parks – Carlsbad, New Mexico

24 mile-long dirt road east of the Rio Grande meanders through interesting and diverse geology and scenery.Begins 11 miles east of ... More on Epinions.com

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  • 24 mile-long dirt road east of the Rio Grande meanders through interesting and diverse geology and scenery.Begins 11 miles east of ... More on Epinions.com

Arcadia Park

Parks – Carlsbad, New Mexico

Located in the 1300 block of Alvarado/Ortega Streets, this neighborhood park is 4 acres with playground equipment ... More on Cityofcarlsbadnm.com

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  • Located in the 1300 block of Alvarado/Ortega Streets, this neighborhood park is 4 acres with playground ... More on Cityofcarlsbadnm.com

El Paisano Hotel

Things To Do – Marfa, Texas

Inscription. Named for the nearby Paisano Mountain pass, this structure was completed in 1930. Gateway Hotel Company, owners of several area hotels, built it in anticipation of a local oil boom that never materialized. The architectural ... More on HMDB

Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge

National And State Parks – Carlsbad, New Mexico

Salinas River Refuge is located approximately 11 miles north of Monterey at the point where Salinas River empties into Monterey Bay. The refuge encompasses several habitat types including sand dunes, pickleweed salt marsh, river lagoon, ... More on recreation.gov

Red Lake

Things To Do – Carlsbad, New Mexico

Red Lake is a lake located near Navajo, in the Red Valley, McKinley County, New Mexico, on the border to Arizona. The lake has ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Marathon

National And State Parks – Marathon, Texas

Inscription. Fort Pena Colorada, the last active fort in this area, on the old Comanche Trail, about 4 miles to the southwest was established in 1879. Marathon was founded in 1881. Named by an old sea captain, A. E. Shepard, for the ... More on HMDB

Chapz Bar & Grill

Restaurants – Artesia, New Mexico

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  • Chapz Bar & Grill - In need of a quick drink without the hassle of a doorman? Chapz Bar & Grill wil... More on clubzone

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McDonalds

Restaurants – Artesia, New Mexico

Jha'Va House

Restaurants – Artesia, New Mexico