The remains of a historic ranch house that witnessed the Civil War battle dubbed the “Gettysburg of the West.”

A small side chapel in Santa Fe's basilica is home to the oldest statute of the Virgin Mary in North America.

On the edge of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, these rock formations create an eerie landscape.

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

This highest peak in New Mexico is named after an explorer who had a habit of lending his monicker to peaks.

The 7,000-year-old calcium carbonate formation creates a magnificent natural bridge.

The building stands within a quiet, postcard-perfect New Mexico village.

Adobe ruins punctuate the beauty of an 800 foot canyon carved by the Canadian River.

The final resting place of the living embodiment of the famous Forest Service symbol.

This sparsely populated town offers a look back in time.

This towering volcanic plug stands out among the dramatic formations that dot this otherworldly desert valley.

Some of the Old West's most notorious outlaws frequented this mining town.

A serene garden path lined with 36 haiku stamped into clay stones.

Taos Pueblo recipes, foraged ingredients, and outdoor ovens define the menu at this eatery.

A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.

A burnt-out motel with priceless Native American artwork in the basement, redeveloped into apartments.

Setting this massive marionette aflame rids Santa Fe of doom and gloom for another year.

This volcano rises like a giant anthill from the plains below, with a road spiraling up to the rim.

Home of the International Space Hall of Fame.

This pseudo-steampunk weapons facility is the world's largest wood and glue structure, and packs quite a wallop.

More than 21,000 images fill this overlooked gem of a prehistoric site.

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

Wedding chapel's mysterious spiral staircase said to be miraculously constructed.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.