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Southeast New Mexico at a Glance
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 Parka 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.
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