Seller of surplus nuclear research materials.

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

A natural formation that resembles a camel resting in the New Mexico desert.

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

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

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

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

The shattered remnants of a meteor that struck Santa Fe more than a billion years ago.

Recycling meets art in this colorful barricade.

This sparsely populated town offers a look back in time.

A warm desert spring holds one of the rarest species on earth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crumbling remnants of what was once a booming town full of silver.

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