Outdoors

Nature & Wildlife / Sep 25, 2024

Written in the Trees

New Mexicans have long used trees to tell stories and to mark their connections to the land. Researchers are scrambling to document and understand…

By Jim O'Donnell / Photos by Jim O'Donnell

Nature & Wildlife / Aug. 21, 2024

Restoring Life to the Lordsburg Playa

At the Lordsburg Playa, restorative ecologists hope to tame deadly dust storms by teaching stressed-out soil how to…

Outdoors / Aug. 07, 2024

5 Must-Do Nature Tours

Grab the reins for a deeper understanding of the state’s natural wonders.

Outdoors / Aug. 07, 2024

Venture into the Bisti Badlands

Navajo Tours USA highlights the natural and spiritual wonders of the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness.

Nature & Wildlife / Jul 24, 2024

Forged in Fire

By Staci Matlock /

Photos by Jen Judge

Nature & Wildlife / Aug 23, 2023

Pronghorn Find New Homes in New Mexico

By Elizabeth Miller /

Photos by Jeremy Wade Shockley

Outdoors / Jun 30, 2021

Best Off-Roading Adventures in New Mexico

By Courtney Holden

Small Town, Big Country

Pick your adventure in Red River, whether you love hiking, fly-fishing, off-roading, or other mountain fun.

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Destination Guide

Discover new places, plan your next adventure, and fall in love with New Mexico with our list of must-see…

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City Guides

Elephant Butte Revs Up Its Off-Road Fun

Long known as a hot spot for boaters, anglers, and lake lovers, Elephant Butte is making a splash as a destination for off-road enthusiasts and other adventure seekers.

By Jennifer C. Olson /

Photos by Stefan Wachs

Outdoors

Ride the Waves of the Río

A paddleboard trip along the Río Grande offers a different perspective on its vital role.

By Elizabeth Miller

Off-Roading / Jun 28, 2023

Shift Gears at Chokecherry Canyon

Spend the day four-wheeling over the craggy remains of an ancient ocean in Farmington.

Outdoors / Jun 30, 2021

Best Off-Roading Adventures in New Mexico

Get your off-road motor running with great scenery, changing landscapes, and plenty of ups…

Rafting / Jun 21, 2023

Go With the River Flow

While the rapids may seem tame, the 38-mile Wilderness Run on the Gila River can make for…

Rafting / Jun 21, 2023

Our Rivers Have Rapid Rewards

Have a blast on the water by hitting these three rapids.

Hiking / Jul. 02, 2024

Take a Hike to the Headwaters

Hiking to the source of these rivers can help you better understand our watersheds.

Hiking / Apr. 17, 2024

Five Gila Trails to Try

From easy to expert, these trails in the Gila Wilderness are suited to every kind of hiker.

Hiking / Jun. 07, 2023

Dust Off Your Boots and Hit the Trails

Lace ’em up for these five trails we love throughout the state.

Nature & Wildlife / Apr. 10, 2024

Pinyon Jays Flourish in the Gila Forest

Pinyon jay populations have been declining—everywhere but the Gila.

Birdwatching / Apr. 10, 2024

Find These Birds in the Gila

Home to hundreds of species, the Gila Wilderness is a bird-watcher’s paradise.

Birdwatching / Jun. 14, 2023

These Spots Are Paradise For Bird-Watchers

Land at these three other great areas for bird-watching.

The Gila Wilderness is one of the few places where fire is allowed to play its natural role.

The Gila Wilderness Turns 100

As the Gila National Wilderness celebrates its 100th anniversary, we set out to explore the wonders of this special place, dig into its past, and meet some of the people who care for it.