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1. Acoma Pueblo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Albuquerque ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Bandelier National Monument

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4. Jemez Springs

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5. Las Vegas New Mexico

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6. Madrid

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7. Ojo Caliente Springs

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8. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

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9. The Sandia Peak Tramway

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10. El Santuario de Chimayo

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11. Taos

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12. Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

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13. Tinkertown

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14. Valles Caldera National Preserve

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15. White Mesa

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16. White Sands National Monument

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17. Truth or Consequences

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18. Capulin Volcano National Monument

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19. Pecos National Historic Park

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20. Chaco Culture National Historic Park

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21. Pagosa Springs

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22. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

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23. Rio Grande National Forest

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24. Petrified Forest National Park

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25. Amarillo, Texas

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Santa Fe is New Mexico's lovely state capital, located within the gorgeous foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Though the town boasts wonderful Pueblo-style architecture and cultural opportunities to entertain visitors throughout the year, it also serves as a great launching-off spot for day trips to some of the state's most renowned natural areas.

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