Travel Spotlight: New Mexico

Bucket List: New Mexico. There's so much outdoor beauty to explore in New Mexico!

Aztec Ruins National Monument nps.gov/azru | (505) 334-6714

You’re not usually allowed to walk inside the rooms among New Mexico’s ruins but Aztec is an exception. This additional access gives you a rare glimpse into the past, making it easier to imagine what life was like for the Ancestral Puebloans. The 900-year-old Pueblo Great House is in great condition and can be found at 725 Ruins Road in Aztec.

PLACES TO STAY

Ruins Road RV Park: ruinsroadrvpark.com

Moore's RV Park: mooresrvpark.com

La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery laesperanzavineyardandwinery.com (505) 259-9523

New Mexico has several distinguished wineries, but La Esperanza is one that tends to be overlooked, which is a shame for the uninitiated. The drive to this remote winery, nestled between Faywood and San Lorenzo, is scenic and serene. Take the time to visit and enjoy the captivating wines produced on site. La Esperanza is located at 100 De La O, Sherman, Silver City.

PLACES TO STAY

Manzano's RV Park: manzanosrvpark.com

Burro Mountain Homestead: burromountainhomestead.com

House of Eternal Return meowwolf.com | (505) 395-6369

Funded by Games of Thrones author George R.R. Martin and the first permanent installation created by the Meow Wolf art collective, House of Eternal Return consists of 20,000 square foot of fully explorable space where visitors are turned loose to piece together an interactive, non-linear narrative on their own. The House can be found at 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe.

PLACES TO STAY Santa Fe 

KOA: koa.com/campgrounds/santa-fe

Santa Fe Skies RV Park: santafeskiesrvpark.com