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Museums, recreational opportunities and annual events are just a few of the types of attractions found in southeast New Mexico. For those interested in the unexplained, a trip to Roswell is appealing. This city is home to the International UFO Museum and Research Center, and is also known as the site of a supposed UFO crash in 1947. Southeast New Mexico is also home to the cities of Carlsbad, Cloudcroft and Ruidoso, each offering an array of attractions that entice visitors. Carlsbad is considered the tourism capital of this area and is home to Carlsbad Caverns National Park—a natural area that hosts some of the most amazing caves in the world. Every February people flock to the town of Alamogordo for the White Sands Film Festival. The renowned Ruidoso Downs Race Track proves to be a popular attraction in this region, as it features live racing and exciting casino action.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Southeast New Mexico? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Mountain of Blues Festival
Jun 02 » Ruidoso - Roswell UFO Festival
Jun 29 to Jul 01 » International UFO Museum and Research Center - Art Loop
Jul 06 to Jul 08 » Capitan, NM - White Sands Film Festival
Aug 22 to Aug 26 » Alamogordo
The Lodge Resort and Spa
A romantic getaway situated atop the Sacramento Mountains in Cloudcroft, NM
