1. When you think of New Mexico, you probably picture an endless sea of rock…
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Rio Grande Gorge
2. …Or a steady string of tumbleweeds.
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Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces
3. Most likely you don’t picture snow. But it happens.
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4. And so do some incredible sunsets.
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Sandia Crest
5. New Mexico can seem a little desolate at times…
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Georgia O’Keefe’s Ghost Ranch
6. …But don’t let the signs fool you…
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7. Because it’s actually heaven on earth.
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White Sands National Monument
8. And when it’s not fooling you into thinking you’re watching Star Wars…
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9. …It’s surprisingly green…
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Inn of the Mountain Gods
10. …With A Sky Full OF Diamonds…
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White Sands National Monument
11. …and even snow-covered mountains.
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El Prado
12. And who says New Mexico is all bone-dry desert?
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Elephant Butte Lake
13. The whole place is scattered with ruins…
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Pecos Pueblo NHL
14. And food that just might be bigger than your car…
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15. …And peppers so hot, your face will melt right off.
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16. And if you don’t feel like going to one of the stunning churches…
Taos Pueblo
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17. There’s always a more random place to pray.
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18. You can easily find a postcard moment…
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19. …or maybe a moment of enlightenment…
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20. …or even your happy place in an unexpected spot.
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21. The nights are all about baseball…
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22. …or the world’s friendliest balloons…
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Albuquerque Balloon Festival
23. …or meteor showers…
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24. …And a moon that looks like it’s Photoshopped.
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25. You can soar high above the ground…
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26. stand in four states all at once…
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Four Corners Monument
27. …Or celebrate those that have passed on at the Dia de los Muertos…
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Muertos y Marigold Parade
28. …Or completely dominate a game of hide and seek.
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29. But no matter where you go…
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30. …Make sure to check the weather…
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31. Because you’re definitely not in Kansas anymore…
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32. You’re in majestic New Mexico.
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White Sands National Monument
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