I saw this museum many times featured on Mysteries at the Museum…read more It's not huge if you are expecting a Smithsonian but it's a very valuable and interesting museum I very much enjoyed my visit. Lots of interesting items on the inside and the grounds and views from where the museum sits is worth the stop in. I will visit again when in the area or traveling with people who have not been before.

This Smithsonian Affiliate museum was a nice surprise to find in Ruidoso. There are two floors of…read moreexhibits. Many of the items were donated by the same person- Anne Stradling. There is quite a bit of information about her life throughout. I especially loved the Native American jewelry exhibit. There are many exquisite (and probably expensive) pieces on display, most donated to the museum by Anne Stradling. Cost: $7 for adults. Be advised: I couldn't find a water foundation inside but water is for sale.

The Very Large Array is one of those must-see sites if you have a bit of scientific curiosity. It…read moreis very out of the way (to avoid external radio noise), but very well worth the two-hour trip from Albuquerque. It is absolutely inspiring. I recommend attending during an open-house where the researchers, scientists, and support people are there to share their vast knowledge. Stunningly good. https://public.nrao.edu/visit/very-large-array/

Very cool stop we didn't plan on making. So glad we did! Great tour guides and very easy walking…read moretour. Didn't think we would but plan on at least an hour there. Tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable and didn't make you feel dumb for asking questions.

What a great museum! The docents are amazing and passionate about the history of this place. Hoping…read moreto return very soon.

If you are a history buff or interested in the history of Fred Harvey, the Harvey Girls and the…read moreHarvey hotels and restaurants this is a must stop. We arrived a few minutes before the Fred Harvey Whistle Stop Cafe closed at the museum and Francis, the woman who runs the restaurant graciously sat us down and told us what was left for the day. Mr. B had the Homemade Chicken and Dumplings and I just wanted a slice of the incredible looking carrot cake. Francis brought the food out, and it was amazing. The decor of the cafe, and the food gave you the feeling you are sitting in grandma's kitchen having a home cooked meal. The chicken and dumplings were full of flavor, and absolutely delicious. The carrot cake was moist and honestly the best slice of carrot cake I have had. Once we finished our meal, Francis gave us a tour of the museum. It was like stepping back into history with original dishes from the Harvey House restaurant, there is local history and railroad history too. It was well worth the stop, and I highly recommend a visit. It is a bit confusing to find, but it sits right at the railroad, just follow the signs. There is a nice size parking lot, so that is easy and everyone at the cafe and the museum are extremely kind, helpful and very knowledgeable about the history.

This us a wonderful historical experience. Many rooms and an original silver miners cabin removed…read morefrom the mountains and reassembled here, enter thru a doorway . So much to see and learn. Geronimo married 8 times, the last time at 78 when he was still a war prisoner. .They transported him to a new york world's fair to be a living exhibit. Two hours might be enough. Maybe not.

This is a very large collection of local American history. It's also much larger on the inside…read morethan the outside leads you to believe. It's definitely geared to adults and not children, just FYI for families. The collection includes an excellent collection of Indigenous American pottery from thousands of years ago to more recent history. There are cowboy artifacts, American Indian artifacts, lots of pictures and articles from local towns over the years. Then, of course, there is an entire room dedicated to The Name Change history and Ralph Edwards - the host of Truth or Consequences. It can take an hour or more depending on how in-depth you want to get with everything available. A mere $6 to get in as of 05/25, and worth it.

New Mexico 01-2024 ABO Ruins Salina Misson in the Mountaire area of New Mexico. Medieval…read moreArchitecture looks like castle ruins. It was extremely cold with the wind whipping wildly. It was like 6 degrees !! It's located in the mountains and it's a beautiful drive up the ruins. It's Free to check it out. Check out all the photos, it's absolutely amazing there!

We visited Gran Quivira while passing through the area. I had never heard of the Salinas Pueblo…read moreMissions and didn't know much about it. In researching it, I got the impression all 3 sites were comparable. Unfortunately having visited Gran Quivira and seeing the pictures at the park headquarters, I think the other 2 sites were better. The have larger structures still standing. Gran Quivira may be the largest of the three, but outside of the main church, there's not much left. The ruins tend to be pretty low and largely overgrown. The main church has walls maybe 15 feet tall made with local stone. This site has not just ruins of the mission, but also of a village that sprouted up around it. We walked around it and saw it in maybe 30 minutes or less; would have been less if we'd used the ramp but it was closed due to the possibility of lightning. Gran Quivira was alright, but I'd check out Abo or Quarai instead if you get the chance. The fact that we saw the impressive ruins at Chaco Culture NHP the day before may have left me less impressed. Check these out if passing through, but I wouldn't go out of my was to see Gran Quivira.

Nice place with lots of great displays. Very comprehensive for all ages. Everything was well…read morelabeled and easy to read and navigate.

My dad says, "They did a respectable job of recreating a mine and how it would have been." All 3 of…read moreus agreed we liked that they gave real miner spoken testimonials for each part, along with the written board displays. That gave a very nice and accessible choice of experience. They also had a lot of pottery artifacts on display. Additionally, the restrooms were clean and desk staff was kind.

The educational facility has a very bad first impression,…read moreThey misspelled receipt on the admission tickets. Over priced gift shop . A long walk to theatre. Handicap taking is available there.

a month ago What an…read moreexperience! The Museum of Space History was not only educational but also super fun and interesting. Starting with the gravesite of Ham, the first chimp in space, everything from the moon replica to historical movies props my favorite area. You start from the fifth floor and go down to the first floor. You can also watch a film which was sad to say was not able to do. If you love space a must stop place to see.

Of course the White Sands Missile Range is huge. It's beyond huge. It's massive. We got through the…read moregate at 9:30am (after waiting two hours in the queue) and didn't get to Ground Zero for a half hour. That's 30 minutes of driving in the military base at 30-40 mph. And we didn't even get to the *center* of the Missile Range! WSMR opens twice a year for tourists to visit the Ground Zero site under highly controlled and secure conditions. You'll need to show ID at the gate and you can't bring alcohol, weapons or drugs. The guards (yes, actual Army personnel) will ask. And you don't want to mess around or joke. I've reviewed the Trinity Site separately. This review is just for the WSMR which is secure, professional and yes, gigantic. I'll need to come back when it's not Open House day to tour the museum. [Review 21073 overall - 120 in New Mexico - 36 of 2024.]

It's cool, spent sometime there for a bit. It's hot and disgusting in the summer. Highly recommend.read more