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

This southwest-styled home in Santa Fe claims to be the oldest house in America thanks to an ancient bit of foundation.

The winter home of thousands of beautiful snow geese and sandhill cranes.

This centuries-old pueblo church houses the body of a Franciscan friar who is said to be a rare "incorruptible" corpse.

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

In 1967, murder and mayhem disrupted the tranquility along this quiet stretch of Old Route 66.

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

At this research institute, the chile is king.

Buried beneath the New Mexico sands are believed to be millions of copies of Atari's E.T. video game.

A sculpture of a flying hawk made from colorful car doors.

Deadly airliner crash preserved for those willing to climb and pay respects.

It's easy to see why this eclectic architectural wonder has been dubbed the "Spaceship House."

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

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

Some 2,000 carvings show this rare desert spring has been an oasis for travelers for over a thousand years.

One man’s passion for gas stations is on display along the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico.

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

This sparsely populated town offers a look back in time.

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

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

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

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

Home of the International Space Hall of Fame.

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