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Prehistoric Trackways National Monument

Wee (and not so wee) footprints that insects and reptiles of the Paleozoic Era left behind.

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Chile Pepper Institute

At this research institute, the chile is king.

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New Mexican Sundae

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New Mexican Sundae

Frozen custard gets topped with green chile sauce and salty pecans to make this Las Cruces specialty.

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Santa Fe: Immersive Art and Otherworldly Landscapes

Oct 16—Oct 21, 2019

Join us, October 16-19, in the mysterious desert landscapes that have captivated artists from Georgia O’Keeffe to Judy Chicago.

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Santa Fe: Immersive Art and Otherworldly Landscapes

Join us, October 16-19, in the mysterious desert landscapes that have captivated artists from Georgia O’Keeffe to Judy Chicago.

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