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Southwest New Mexico Visitors Recommend:
Golf: Silver City
A nice little course that's always 10 degrees cooler than the desert courses in Las Cruces, and much cooler than Tucson.
Rated by:   Billie and Mac Anderson of Alpine, AZ
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Only in Southwest New Mexico: Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a rugged
adventure or a family-friendly excursion, you'll find unique destinations in the
Southwest New Mexico of southwest New Mexico.

Get off the beaten trail
in Southwest New Mexico!

Truth or Consequences / Elephant Butte
Located between Las Cruces and Albuquerque on Interstate 25, Truth or Consequences is renowned for its year-round wonderful climate, recreational facilities, and mineral waters. The City of Elephant Butte is seven miles north, next to Elephant Butte State Park and was named for the extinct volcanic cinder cone that resembles an elephant, located at the south end of the lake by the dam. Elephant Butte offers travelers great motels, restaurants, churches, service stations, bait shops, banks, auto/boat sales & repair, gift shops, fishing & tour guide services and more. Located along the Geronimo Byway, Elephant Butte is a hub for day trips to local historical sites and the Gila National Forest. This clean and quiet community is a great place to get away from it all for a day or a lifetime. The climate is ideal for year-round outdoor activities and special events. So come join us!

Glenwood
The beautiful community of Glenwood sits astride historic Whitewater Creek, home to The Catwalk Recreation area, giving the community a lush riverside appeal in arid southwest New Mexico.

Virden
Virden is located on the New Mexico-Arizona border northwest of Lordsburg. Virden is a small farming community fast becoming a retirement spot. It's known for its excellent chile.

Percha Dam State Park
The park is covered with a blanket of grass protected by cottonwood, salt cedar and Russian olive trees. The park provides excellent fishing and bird watching along the river. Swimming and sunbathing are also activities enjoyed by park visitors.



Reserve / Glenwood
The frontier community of Reserve is the largest town in the county and serves as the county seat. 

Lordsburg
Located in the bootheel of Southwestern New Mexico, Hidalgo County is characterized by year-round sunshine and beautiful desert and mountain scenery visible for over 60 miles. 

Truth or Consequences / Elephant Butte
Located between Las Cruces and Albuquerque on Interstate 25, Truth or Consequences is renowned for its year-round wonderful climate, recreational facilities, and mineral waters. 

Socorro / Magdalena
The City of Socorro is a friendly community situated in central New Mexico, whose quality of life has attracted many families to relocate and enticed many local families to stay. 

Silver City
Folks have been living and working in this part of the Southwest for more than 1,200 years. 

Deming / Columbus
With a population of nearly 15,000, Deming, New Mexico is still considered a small town. 

Las Cruces / Old Mesilla / Hatch
Las Cruces is a whole new world at your fingertips: an unhurried atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy yourself. 
 

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