Twenty-seven massive radio antennas on the high plains of New Mexico search for life on other planets.

A one-of-a-kind sundial at the Very Large Array honors a radio astronomy pioneer, incorporating the original piers from his breakthrough radio telescope.

This is one really big nut.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

The state bird of New Mexico, constructed entirely out of garbage.

At this research institute, the chile is king.

A Bhutanese temple gifted from the isolated Himalayan kingdom is now a surprising cultural gem located at the University of Texas at El Paso.

A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.

A prison-like structure guards the remains of a notorious Old West outlaw.

This quirky hot springs town known to locals as "T or C" was named after a radio show.

Recycling meets art in this colorful barricade.

This small canyon park was once the main street of Silver City—until a flood washed it away.

A memorial dedicated to veterans of all wars especially those lost in Bataan defending the Philippines during World War II.

These ruins of a pre-Columbian cliff village are among the most beautiful and well preserved in New Mexico.

This old army installation has worn many hats throughout its history.

The second-largest cave chamber in the world was discovered in 1898 by a 16-year-old and a friend known as "Pothead."

An unusual bed & breakfast made of papercrete.

Beauty and history abound in this remote West Texas canyon.

The end of times arrives, at least for the fish in the O.C. Fisher Reservoir.

An oasis of lilies cultivated by the "Indiana Jones of Water Lilies."

Once called the Jersey Lilly, this former saloon was the domain of infamous Judge Roy Bean.

Amtrak's least-used stop in the entire country sits in a tiny West Texas town.

This high desert botanical garden is a unique display of Northern New Mexico's geology.

A sprawling collection of over 106,000 toys from around the world.