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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Magdalena

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Magdalena, New Mexico

Updated September 28, 2020

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The Very Large Array

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

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Bracewell Radio Sundial

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.

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Kelly Ghost Town

The ruins of this former mining boomtown once housed over 3,000 people. Now, the population is two.
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Socorro Isopod

A warm desert spring holds one of the rarest species on earth.
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In the arid and remote expanses of New Mexico's landscape, booms and zooms abound. From the volatile effects of the Manhattan Project to the otherworldly possibilities of Roswell's UFO, the Land of Enchantment has never shied away from the controversial or far-reaching. Here are several places to encounter those legacies across this southwestern state. As the pandemic continues, we hope this virtual trip helps you explore America’s wonders. If you do choose to venture out, please follow all guidelines, maintain social distance, and wear a mask.

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