This unassuming layer of clay boasts an out-of-this-world origin story.

Hidden in the Chihuahuan Desert resides an amazing collection of petroglyphs.

Thousands of pieces of art have been carved into the rock at the site of an ancient volcanic eruption.

This bird-shaped rock formation defies gravity, time, and classification.

A ghost town revived by hippies and wanderers throws its own special brand of holiday parade.

All that remains of this abandoned coal town is a beautiful, haunting cemetery.

Reproductions of nine banned oil paintings coyly hidden behind a curtain in a New Mexico conference room.

In the middle of a desert subdivision, there is supposedly an impact crater site from Kcymaerxthaereal times.

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

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

The ruins of this abandoned fort now stand as a picturesque reminder of America's march West.

The U.S. Air Force has an anti-satellite laser weapon.

At this research institute, the chile is king.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

This popular pilgrimage site offers a hole filled with holy healing dirt.

Its history includes dinosaur fossils, cattle rustlers, Georgia O'Keeffe, and a mythical giant rattlesnake named Vivaron.

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