Experience boundless outdoor adventures in New Mexico
The opportunities for outdoor sports and recreation in New Mexico are as
varied as the state's terrain. Few states can boast six of the Earth's seven
climatic zones, nor are they blessed with the towering mountains that rise above
New Mexico's high desert plains. Our clear, blue skies invite balloonists and
glider pilots to soar on the wind. The Rocky Mountain skiing is unmatched, with
its soft powder and variety of terrain. With 13 national monuments and parks,
five national forests and 29 state parks, New Mexico has an outdoor adventure
for everybody from weekend sightseers to avid back country explorers. Numerous lakes and rivers offer some of the best fishing and rafting in the country. Hunters, bird watchers and photographers alike rejoice in the state's abundant wildlife. New Mexico
also has over 70 golf courses from executive-style golf to Professional Golf
Association tournament-caliber courses. Although many people think of New Mexico
as a desert, there are opportunites for boating, wind surfing and even scuba
diving across the state.
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Flying | Soaring | Hang Gliding | Skydiving | Ballooning
Biking | Birding | Boating/Fishing | Caving/Spelunking
Rock Climbing | Camping | Hiking | Horseback Riding/Hunting
Geocaching | Motorcycling | Off Roading | Rafting/Kayaking
Rockhounding | Scuba Diving
 FLYING
Flying Museums
War Eagles Museum
This unique museum is dedicated to collecting, restoring and displaying historic aircraft of the World War II and the Korean Conflict eras.
8012 Airport Rd.
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
Phone: (575) 589-2000
mail@war-eagles-air-museum.com
www.war-eagles-air-museum.com
Gliders- Soaring U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum
The mission of the U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum is to build a world-class museum that: Preserves and presents the history and legacy of soaring Promotes an increased understanding of mathematics and the physical sciences through educational exhibits and programs Sponsors aeronautical research programs relating to solar-powered flight Communicates an inspirational story of innovation and discovery for the New Mexico schoolchildren, the citizens of NM and visitors passing through the state Motivates others to experience the wonder of flight
P.O. Box 3626
Moriarty, NM 87035
www.swsoaringmuseum.org
Flying Lessons
Airspeed Flying Service, Inc.
8960 Zia Blvd. Suite N
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Phone: (575) 522-3021
Adventure Aviation
960 Zia Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88006
Phone: (877) 525-0500
Fax: (575) 525-0500
Blue Feather Aero, 5T6
8000 Airport Road,#12
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
Phone: (575) 589-4586
Great Southwest Aviation
100 Southwest Way
Roswell, NM 88203
Phone: (800) 824-0531
Sierra Aviation LLC
87A Aviation Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Phone: (505) 474-0774
(Flying) Airplane Tours
Southwest Safaris
Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime! Imagine a journey to another world, flying with the freedom of an
eagle over the most spectacular landscape on earth and landing in the midst of unspeakable beauty.
P.O. Box 945
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504
Phone: (505) 988-4246
Phone: (800) 842-4246
swsafaris@qwest.net
www.southwestsafaris.com
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Soaring
Clubs
Soaring Society of America, Inc
Formed in 1932 to foster and promote all phases of soaring, both nationally and internationally, the SSA has over 12,000 members.
P.O. Box 2100
Hobbs, NM 88241
Phone: (575) 392-1177
www.ssa.org/
Albuquerque Soaring Club
Clubhouse and operations are located in Moriarty NM, 35 miles east of Albuquerque on I-40.
PO Box 11254
Albuquerque, NM 87192
Phone: (505) 281-9219
www.abqsoaring.org
White Sands Soaring Association
It's all about flying and it's all for fun!
P.O. 1200
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone: (575) 434-2671
www.netmdc.com/~geo/WSSA.htm
Suppliers
Applebay Aviation
Dealer for Zuni sailplanes, instruments, radios, parachutes, trailers, accessories, used rebuilt sailplanes.
P.O. Box 1812
Moriarty Airport, Moriarty, NM 87035
Phone: (505) 264-0331
Composite Specialties (Sailplane repair and refinishing)
Sandia Park, NM
Phone: (505) 281-2215
Soaring Stuff (Soaring accessories)
9140 Guadalupe Trail N.W.
Albuquerque, NM
Phone: (505) 898-8281
soaringstuff.com
Terra Corporation (Radios)
3520 Pan American Freeway NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 884-2321
Xylon (Instruments)
P.O. Box 566
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
Phone: (575) 776-2558
Tours / Lessons
Sundance Aviation
Soar above the New Mexico desert in a glider! Flights of 15 and 30 minutes of different intensity are offered. Glider flight training is also taught at this school.
Contact:
Moriarty Municipal Airport
Moriarty, NM 87035
Phone: (505) 832-2222
info@soarsundance.com
www.soarsundance.com/
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Hang Gliding
Air Sports Net
An in-depth web site providing resources for hang gliding, paragliding, ultralights, powered parachutes. Database of over 1800 links to hang gliding, paragliding, powered parachuting, powered paragliding, skydiving, and ultralight products and services.
www.usairnet.com
Clubs
Rio Grande Soaring Association
Dedicated to the sport of hang gliding and paragliding in Southern New Mexico
PO Box 5024
Alamogordo,
NM 88310
www.flywithrgsa.org/index.php
Rocky Mountain Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association
Located in Alamogordo, this club serves the southern New Mexico and El Paso region.
info@rmhpa.org
www.rmhpa.org
Sandia Soaring Association
PO Box 14571
Albuquerque, NM 87191
sandiasoaring@yahoo.com
Lessons
Mountain Flyers Paragliding School
USHGA Advanced Tandem Paragliding Instructor located in Albuquerque.
Phone: (505) 228-4500
wsmith@mountainflyers.com
www.mountainflyers.com/mtnflyer/index.html
Painted Sky Hang Gliding (High Desert)
Located in Albuquerque, master-rated pilot Mel Glantz offers year-round hang gliding training.
Phone: (505) 710-8208
melglantz1@yahoo.com
www.nmhanggliding.com
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Skydiving
 Clubs
Skydive El Paso
Fun jumper friendly Drop Zone in southern New Mexico, great student program and tandems available by appointment. Open weekends only
8000 Airport Rd.
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
Phone: (575) 589-4506
bobsdz@aol.com
Sky Dive New Mexico
Offering classes for beginners and jump opportunities for club members, Sky Dive NM is located at the Belen Alexander Airport 35 minutes south of Albuquerque on I-25.
Phone: (505) 864-7942
skydivenewmexico@yahoo.com
www.skydivenm.net/
National Reservation Centers
New Mexico Skydiving / Skydive New Mexico
Phone: (800) 791-5867
www.1800skyride.com/Skydiving/NewMexico/
New Mexico Skydive Center
Gift certificates available
Phone: (800) 641-3483
contact@newmexicoskydive.com
http://www.newmexicoskydive.com/
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Ballooning
Drift over the beautiful New Mexico landscape in a hot air balloon and join other  balloonists at the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival.
Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association
New Mexico AAAA or "Quad-A" is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of hot air ballooning. The largest community ballooning organization in the world, AAAA works to advance the sport through numerous opportunities for continued growth and development.
P.O. Box 90160
Albuquerque, NM 87199-0160
Phone: (505) 263-0222
www.hotairballooning.org/
ABQ
Ballooning
Learn more about hot air and gas sport ballooning in the "Ballooning Capital of the World." This site includes an extensive list of professional balloonists offering rides.
www.abqballooning.com/
Hot Air Ballooning
This website contains everything you need to learn about hot air ballooning. A wonderful resource with information from basic ballooning to clubs, festivals, rides and more!
www.hotairballooning.com/
The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
The world's premiere facility dedicated to the art, culture, science, history, sport and spectacle of ballooning officially opened its doors to the public on October 1, 2005. The museum features one of the finest collections of ballooning equipment and memorabilia in the world.
9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (505) 880-0500
infor@balloonmuseum.com
http://www.balloonmuseum.com/
Balloon Rides
Above and Beyond Balloon Rides of Albuquerque
Offers year-round flights for all special occasions and gift certificates are available.
Phone: (800) 725-2477
Phone: (505) 293-0000
www.aboveandbeyondballoonrides.com/
Above It All Balloon Rides of Albuquerque
Maiden voyages are a specialty, includes ceremony & first flight certificate.
Phone: (800) 955-3715
Phone: (505) 861-3386
www.angelfire.com/super2/jeeptours/BALLOONING.html
Albuquerque Sweet Escape Balloon Rides
Group rates and family discounts offered.
216 Dogwood Trail SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone: (800) 385-4453
Phone: (505) 891-7634
members.aol.com/swtescap/myweb.htm
Braden's Beautiful Balloons
Up to four people in basket, group rates available.
3321 Princeton Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (800) 367-6625
Phone: (505) 872-8200
www.beautifulballoonsco.com
Eagle Spirit Ballooning
Scenic tours available. Pilot Training offered.
1625 Rio Bravo Blvd SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105-6059
Phone: (505) 843-7171
www.hotairballoonrides.net/
Enchanted Winds Balloon Rides
Owned by Rainbow Ryders
5601 Eagle Rock Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (800) 725-2477
Phone: (505) 823-1111
www.enchantedwinds.com/
Freedom Flights
Weddings are a specialty, group rates available.
3101 12th Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 480-2032
Rainbow Ryders
The official ride concession for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Rainbow Ryders offers year-round flights including sunrise and sunset rides, group rates are available.
5601 Eagle Rock Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (800) 725-2477 Â
Phone: (505) 823-1111
www.rainbowryders.com/
Skyspan Adventures
Over 25 years of accident free balloon operations, year-round flights, group rates and gift certificates available. Pilot training available.
5600 McLeod NE, Suite H
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 250-2300
www.skyspanadventures.com/
World Balloon
The oldest balloon ride company in Albuquerque, year-round flights and group rates available. Pilot training available.
4800 Eubank NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Phone: (800) 351-9588Â
Phone: (505) 293-6800
www.worldballoon.com/
Balloon Rallies
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The world's largest hot air balloon festival takes place every year in early October. With more than 700 balloons in the sky at a time this festival, considered to be the most photographed event in the world, draws an international crowd of balloonists and spectators.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc.
4401 Alameda N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (505) 821-1000
Phone: (888) 422-7277
Fax: (505) 828-2887
http://www.balloonfiesta.com/
Eagle Nest Balloon Rally
3rd weekend of June
Phone: (575) 377-2420
Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta
Balloons fly over the lake and beaches at Elephant Butte annually during the second week of September
Phone: (877) 744-5900
Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally
More than 135 balloons fly over the Albuquerque during the second week of February.
Phone: (505) 265-2865
Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally
Over 90 colorful balloons fill the skies over Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley every year in mid- January.
Phone: (575) 526-7528
www.mvbr.com
Old Timer's Balloon Rally
50 hot air balloons take to the skies of Roswell during the first weekend of May.
Contact: Bill Jones, (575) 627-2090
Red Rock Balloon Rally
Established in 1981, this rally is held the first full weekend in December at Red Rock State Park near Gallup, attracting over 200 hot air balloons from all around the world. The beauty of the ancient red rocks and the location, in the heart of the "Indian Country" also provides an excellent opportunity to buy high quality Native American arts and crafts direct from the artisans.
Phone: (800) 380-4989
Taos Ski Valley
Hot air ballooning is a magical way to experience the scenic beauty of Taos. Trips start in the Rio Grande Gorge and head whichever way the wind blows. As you are floating above it all you will be watching something that Taos is famous for-its beautiful sunrise. For more information contact one of these
companies: www.taosballooning.com or www.puebloballoon.com.
White Sands Balloon Invitational
Held yearly in mid September, hot air balloons fly over the white gypsum dunes of the White Sands National Monument.
Phone: (800) 826-0294
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Biking/Cycling
Dirtworld.com
Online guide for mountain bike trails in New Mexico
Katabak Corp
300 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
natashan@dirtworld.com
www.dirtworld.com/trails/traillist.asp?id=32
Trails.com
Online guide for mountain bike trails in New Mexico
Contact:
710 Second Avenue
Suite 1130
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 286-0888
www.trails.com/stateactivity.asp?area=10102
Cycling Clubs
Adventure Cycling Association
Founded in 1973 as Bikecentennial, Adventure Cycling Association's mission is to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle for fitness, fun, and self-discovery. It is the premier bicycle travel organization in North America with 43,500 members nationwide. Self-contained bike trips are a specialty.
150 East Pine Street
P.O. Box 8308
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: (800) 755-2453 Toll-Free
info@adventurecycling.org
www.adventurecycling.org
New Mexico Specific Information:
www.adventurecycling.org/cyp/list.cfm?s=New%20Mexico&f=lState
New Mexico Cycling
Online listing of New Mexico cycling organizations
www.nmcycling.org/clubs.htm
Outfitters & Guides & Bike Shops & Rentals
Brush Ranch Camp
Guided trips into the Santa Fe National Forest and on the Rio Grande River including horseback riding, camping, hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting and mountaineering. Wildlife viewing/photography excursions are available.
PO Box 5759
Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 757-8821
brc@nmfiber.com
www.brushranchcamps.com
Cottam's Outdoor
Is a full service store providing new and rental outdoor gear at locations in Taos, Angel Fire and Santa Fe. Cottom's also offers guided mountain bike tours and white water raft trips.
207-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571
Phone: (800) 322- 8267
Phone: (575) 758-2822
info@cottomsoutdoor.com
www.cottamsoutdoor.com
Gearing Up Bicycle Shop
A professionally run, service oriented bicycling shop, provides brand new rental and demo bikes. A helpful staff is happy to provide information on trails and road rides. Gearing Up also offers group rides of various types and levels.
129 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571
Phone: (575) 751-0365
infor@gearingupbikes.com
www.gearingupbikes.com
Gila Hike & Bike
A full service bike and outdoor gear shop. Mountain bikes available along with maps and guides of the Gila Wilderness.
103 East College
Silver City NM 88061
Phone: (575) 388-3222
Known World Guide
This outdoor adventure specialist includes camping, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, white water rafting and peak climbing in New Mexico.
PO Box 428
Velarde, NM 87582
Phone: (505) 852-3579
kwgs@nets.com
www.knownworldguides.com
Mellow Velo
Secretly hidden in an art gallery, at the end of a quaint patio, Mellow Velo is Santa Fe's latest offering to cyclists living and visiting this fascinating city.
Contact:
638 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 982.8986
info@mellowbike.com
www.mellowbike.com/
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Birding in New Mexico
Discover the top birding locations in New Mexico. Find out more about New Mexico Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in New Mexico. Print out a checklist of New Mexico birds. Find the Rare Bird Alert Phone Numbers for New Mexico. Order books to help you become a better birder in New Mexico. Discover links to New Mexico Birding web sites. Print out special maps of New Mexico before you begin your trip.
http://www.birding.com/wheretobird/newmexico.asp
Bird Watching in the National and State Parks
 National Parks are among the best places to watch birds. Nearly every imaginable bird habitat, from arctic tundra to tropical rainforests, are represented in our National Parks. National Parks provide critical breeding, migratory stop-over and wintering habitat for a great variety of birds. Indeed, over 40 National Park Service sites have been designated as "Globally Important Bird Areas" by conservation organizations. This website provides links to individual park's bird websites.
Birds of Aztec Ruins National Monument, New Mexico
Bird Checklist for El Malpais National Monument, New Mexico
Birds of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, New Mexico
Birds of Salinas Pueblo National Monument, New Mexico
Birds of White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
Cave Swallows of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge located south of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is reknowned for its wintering populations of snow geese and greater sandhill cranes.
New Mexico Birding - this site provides links to these locations and almost every other area for birding in the state:
- Aztec Ruins National Monument
- Bandelier National Monument
- Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture National Historic Park
- El Malpais National Monument
- El Morro National Monument
- Fort Union National Monument
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
- Pecos National Historical Park
- Petroglyph National Monument
- Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
- White Sands National Monument
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Boating and Fishing
Boating & fishing have been discussed in both the water sports section and the nearby hiking and camping areas and activities of this sports and recreation section. This is an additional resource for you:
http://www.newmexico.org/play/water/index.php
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Caving/Spelunking
Caving, also known as spelunking, is the underground explorer's adventure. Exploring the depths you can see the magnificent results of nature's work in progress-some caverns are eons in the making. Discover stalactites, stalagmites, bats and more. Spelunking opens an exotic, alien, hidden world. But make sure you bring a sweater as many caves often stay a nice chilly temperature all year round!
National Caves Association
Founded in 1965, the National Caves Association is a non-profit organization of publicly and privately owned show caves and caverns.
P.O. Box 280
Park City, KY 42160
Phone: (270) 749-2228
info@cavern.com
cavern.com/
National Speleological Society
With over 12,000 members and 200 grottos, the National Speleological Society does more than any other organization to study, explore and conserve cave and karst resources; protect access to caves; encourage responsible management of caves and their unique environments; and promote responsible caving.
2813 Cave Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35810
Phone: (256) 852-1300
nss@caves.org
www.caves.org/
National Cave Rescue Commission
The National Cave Rescue Commission serves as the National Speleological Society representative on issues of cave rescue training and operations. It is a volunteer group developed primarily to train and track cave rescue resources throughout the United States.
www.caves.org/io/ncrc/
Caves
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
As you pass through the Chihuahuan Desert and Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern  New Mexico and west Texas-filled with prickly pear, chollas, sotols and agaves-you might never guess there are more than 300 known caves beneath the surface. The caves formed in a fossil reef laid down by an inland sea 250 to 280 million years ago. The park contains 113 of these caves, formed when sulfuric acid dissolved the surrounding limestone, creating some of the largest caves in North America.
3225 National Parks Highway
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220
Phone: (575) 785-2232
www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm
Ice Caves
Located in part of a collapsed lava tube, the Ice Caves' temperature never rises above 31° F. The natural layers of perpetual ice glisten blue-green in the reflected rays of sunlight
Ice Caves Trading Co.
12000 Ice Caves Rd.
Grants, New Mexico 87020
Phone: (888) 423-22637
info@icecaves.com
www.icecaves.com/
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Rock Climbing
Rockclimbing.Com
This is largest interactive rock climbing destination web site on the internet for climbers and enthusiasts. Reaching thousands of climbers from all over the globe and offering a wide range of climbing features and services found nowhere else online.
277 Mountain View Drive
Brentwood, CA 94513
support@rockclimbing.com
www.rockclimbing.com/
About New Mexico
Climbing in New Mexico is as diverse as the landscape itself. An amazing variety of rock and everything from bouldering, to one thousand-foot walls await the climber in the Land of Enchantment. While often overlooked as a climbing destination, New Mexico has an abundance of quality stone. From the classic steeps of the Enchanted Tower, to the fine back country climbing in the Sandias, there is much to offer. This page features links to hundreds of climbing areas and climbing gyms throughout the state.
www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/routes/page.cgi?g=North+America%2FUnited+States%2FNew+Mexico
Guides & Schools
Mountain Skills Rock Climbing Adventures
Officially permitted and insured to guide rock climbing in northern New Mexico for over 15 years. Whether you are a first time beginner or a seasoned veteran, you will be led by a professional, friendly, and experienced staff through an enjoyable experience where you can relax and climb with safety and confidence.
P.O. Box 206
Arroyo Seco, New Mexico 87514
Phone: (505)776-2222
climb@climbingschoolusa.com
www.climbingschoolusa.com
Suntoucher Mountain Guides
Suntoucher Guides are some of the most experienced and qualified rock and ice climbing guides in North America. Owner, head guide and guide trainer John Kear is one of only a handful of American guides to have completed the International Guide Certification, UIAGM. Specializing in small ratio guided ascents and professional instruction, this combined with years of success and experience worldwide, will provide you with the some of the best instruction there is to offer.
2900 Vista Del Rey NE #18D
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 400-5590
climb@suntoucher.com
http://www.suntoucher.com/
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Camping
Public Lands Information Center
 Public Lands Interpretive Association initiated the Public Lands Information Center Project in response to demand for a single source of information about recreation and land use on all public lands in a state, regardless of managing agency. PLIA works in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, the USDA Forest Service and the US Fish & Wildlife Service to provide interpretive and educational resources to
the public.
6501 Fourth Street NW Suite I
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (877) 851-8946
Phone: (505) 345-9498
www.publiclands.org/explore/NM.php
New Mexico Outdoor Sports Guide
A comprehensive Internet guide for outdoor sports enthusiasts in New Mexico. The site includes information on biking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, hunting, kayaking and skiing.
PO Box 995
Angel Fire, New Mexico 87710
Phone: (505) 377-2372
www.nmosg.com/index.php
American Trails
The only national, nonprofit organization working on behalf of all trail interests, including hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, horseback riding, water trails, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, trail motorcycling, ATVs, snowmobiling and four-wheeling.
P.O. Box 491797
Redding, CA 96049-1797
Phone: (530) 547-2060
Fax: (530) 547-2035
E-mail: trail head@americantrails.org
www.americantrails.org/
New Mexico Trails
This web site is a comprehensive list trail-related organizations.
www.americantrails.org/resources/statetrails/NMstate.html
TrailSource
Online database to New Mexico trails for ATV, biking, hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, sledding and dirt bikes.
service@trailsource.com
www.trailsource.com/
Explore New Mexico
This interesting web site has information on popular campgrounds and hiking trails throughout the state and includes geographical way points.
www.explorenm.com/
Trails.com
Online guide for campgrounds in New Mexico
710 Second Avenue
Suite 1130
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 286-0888
www.trails.com/stateactivity.asp?area=10102
New Mexico Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds
This association promotes New Mexico as a destination for RVers and campers. Their web site contains a printable statewide directory.
information@NewMexicoRVParksAndCampgrounds.org
www.newmexicorvparksandcampgrounds.org/
New Mexico State Parks Department
New Mexico has 34 diverse state parks, consisting of lakes, canyons, forests, historical sites and even dinosaur tracks to explore. With educational programs, over 2,000 events and a variety of recreational activities, visitors will find the perfect refuge or vacation destination within any park. Their web site contains
comprehensive list of campgrounds, including online reservations, plus information on fees, trails, boating and an event calendar.
1220 South St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 476-3355
Phone: (888) 667-2757
Fax: (505) 476-336
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/
State Park List
www.stateparks.com/nm.html
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Hiking
The New Mexico Mountain Club
This club sponsors exciting outdoor adventures throughout the year for members and guests. We do hiking, technical rock climbing, backpacking, camping, snowshoeing, skiing, and cycling. Our activities vary from easy to strenuous; we have something for every taste and skill level.
P.O. Box 4151
University Station
Albuquerque, NM 87196
nmmtnclub@gmail.com
www.swcp.com
New Mexico Rails to Trails Association
 The NMRTA's principal goal is to convert an old, abandoned railroad into a multi-use, multi-access, recreational and linkage rail-trail extending from Alamogordo, NM, (elevation 4,300 feet) to Russian Canyon (elevation 9,100 feet) six miles south of Cloudcroft, a total distance of about 32 miles. And in the future facilitate regular trail and rail-trail building throughout New Mexico interconnecting these trails in order to create a statewide system encouraging recreational opportunities for our citizens for hiking, walking, bicycling, horseback riding, using some motorized vehicles, and cross-country skiing.
PO Box 44
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Phone: (575) 682-3040
www.nmrailstotrails.org
Sierra Club
The Sierra Club's is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. I's members and supporters are more than 1.3 million of your friends and neighbors, inspired by nature work together to protect communities and the planet. 
National Headquarters
85 Second Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 977-5500
Phone: (415) 977-5799 Fax
www.sierraclub.org
New Mexico Chapters:
www.sierraclub.org/nm/
Wild Earth Llama Adventures
Explore New Mexico's Pristine Wilderness...Without the Burden of a heavy Pack! Wild Earth Llama Adventures offers "Take a Llama to Lunch!" Day Hikes, Multi-Day Wilderness Adventures, and Custom Designed Wilderness Events, in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Rio Grande Gorge, near Taos and Santa Fe. On the trail, our gentle and sure-footed llamas carry the gear, while you are left free to enjoy the beauty and wonder of New Mexico's diverse wilderness environments. Experienced Naturalist Guides share their knowledge of local ecology, natural history, wilderness skills, ancient Southwest cultures and more! Backcountry Gourmet Meals. All Ages and Fitness Levels.
P.O. Box 1298
Taos, NM 87571
(800) 758-LAMA (5262)
www.LlamaAdventures.com
LlamaTrek@aol.com
Wolf Horse Outfitters
Native American guide service specializing in horseback riding Adventures into the Gila and Aldo Leopold Wilderness. Wolf Horse Outfitters provides all packing services, drop camps and camp support services; including cooking and meals to your zone location or preferred base camp site. Camping equipment is available on request.
Contact: Joe Saenz
P.O. Box 837
Santa Clara, NM 88026
Phone: (505) 534-1379
www.wolfhorseoutfitters.com/index.php
P Diamond J Outfitters
With twenty years of experience in New Mexico's Pecos Wilderness, P Diamond J Outfitters is the one hunters and camping enthusiasts call for a unique wilderness experience, specializing in guided wilderness pack trips and wilderness hunting trips.
Contact: P.J. Loomer
P O Box 1636
Taiban, NM 88134
Phone: (505) 801-8981
pdiamondj1@plateautel.net
http://www.pdiamondj.com/
Wild River Tours of New Mexico
Offers seasonal guided camping trips and hiking excursions all year long in Northern New Mexico to adventurers and vacationing families.
P.O. Box 126
Cerro, NM 87519
Phone: (505) 586-1189 CERRO
Phone: (505) 377-3320 ANGEL FIRE
wildrivert@kitcarson.net
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HORSEBACK RIDING & HUNTING
New Mexico Game & Fish
 "Wildlife" is a comprehensive electronic guide developed by the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish. This web site includes licensing information, online permit applications, big game records, maps, a list of guides and outfitters and much more. The NMDGF provides extensive, on-going programs to manage wildlife habitat, restore and manage populations, provide outreach programs and information materials, conserve at-risk species, develop regulations, and provide necessary law enforcement to ensure all of these resources remain healthy and available. Headquartered in Santa Fe, NMDGF also has regional offices in Albuquerque, Raton, Roswell
and Las Cruces.
New Mexico Department of Game & Fish
P.O. Box 25112
Santa Fe, NM
Phone: (505) 476-8000
ispa@state.nm.us
www.wildlife.state.nm.us
Hunting Ranches & Outfitters
Brazos River Ranch, LLC
Located in the heart of North Central New Mexico's high country, the area is home to largest population of free roaming elk in the state producing exceptional quality bulls year after year. Trophy mule deer along with bear lion and grouse are also plentiful.
PO Box 867
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Phone: (505) 425-1509
brazoselk@yahoo.com
www.nmoutfitter.com/
Elite Outfitters
A New Mexico based outfitter specializing in elk, mule deer, antelope, black bear and turkey hunts, also offering an elk hunting school and scouting service.
Contact: Johnny Hughes, johnny@eliteoutfitters.com
113 Edelweiss Loop
Alto, NM 88312
Phone: (575) 336-9679
Or
Brian Newell
120 Zia St. Box 1353
Capitan, NM 88316
Phone: (575) 354-7307
Jicarilla Game & Fish Department
The Jicarilla Apache Reservation encompasses 850,000 acres of land in northern New Mexico, and offers some of the best trophy big game hunting in North America, specializing in Trophy Mule Deer hunting for Boone and Crockett class bucks. The Jicarilla represents a unique opportunity for wildlife management, since the Nation has jurisdiction over both habitat and wildlife, an uncommon situation in the west. This allows the Game and Fish Department to coordinate big game habitat and herd management, resulting in spectacular hunting opportunities for sportsman seeking quality hunting experiences and trophy-class animals.
P.O. Box 313
Dulce, NM 87528
Phone: (575) 759-3255
hunting-fishing@jicarillahunt.com
www.jicarillahunt.com
New Mexico Professional Big Game Hunting, Inc.
A full-service trophy hunting operation led by highly trained and experienced guides providing proven client success as well as overall satisfaction.
PO Box 291
Quemado, NM 87829
Phone: (575) 773- 4599
jcchapel@widblue.net
www.nmtrophyhunts.com
Pearson Ranch LLC
Experience and enjoy a working ranch, nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the New Mexico Mangus Mountains. Explore miles of trails through forests of tall old-growth ponderosa pine trees by horseback.
HC 62 Box 616
Datil, NM 87821
Phone: (575) 772-5565
pearsonranchnm@aol.com
www.pearson-ranch.com
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GEOCACHING
Geocaching is a treasure hunting game where you use a GPS to hide and seek containers with other participants in the activity.
http://www.nmgeocaching.com
http://www.todayscacher.com/states/New%20Mexico.asp
http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/documents/Geoflyer.pdf
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MOTORCYCLING
http://www.motorcycleroads.us/states/nm.html
http://www.motorcyclerally.com/
http://www.weaselsspfld.com/events/motorcycle_rally_by_state/NEW_MEXICO.php
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Off Roading
OHV - With so much of New Mexico designated as public land administered for recreational use, and hundreds of miles of back country trails, off-road vehicle terrain is never far away.
 National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
NOHVCC is a publicly supported, education foundation organized for the sole purpose of developing and providing a wide spectrum of programs, materials and information, or "tools", to individuals, clubs, associations and agencies in order to further a positive future for responsible OHV recreation.
427 Central Ave. West,
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: (800) 348-6487
trailhead@nohvcc.org
www.nohvcc.org
New Mexico Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance
NMOHVA is a statewide incorporated alliance of motorized off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts that promotes responsible OHV recreation through education, safety training, land conservation and access, in cooperation with public and private interests, to ensure a positive future for OHV recreation in New Mexico.
The NMOHCA web site contains a forum and many useful links including New Mexico based OHV clubs.
13170-B Central Ave. SE
PMB #322
Albuquerque, NM 87123
contact@nmohva.org
www.nmohva.org
BLM OHV Permitted Areas
Dunes OHV Area
Over 800 acres of fun is waiting for off-road enthusiasts at the Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area south of Farmington. The off-highway vehicle area contains a wide variety of topography including large sand dunes, steep to gentle hillsides, and sandy arroyo bottoms. Innumerable roads and trails exist in the Dunes, created by nearly 40 years of off-road vehicle use. The diverse landscape attracts a variety of motorized activity and provides riders a place to play, test their endurance, and improve their skills.
www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/farmington/Dunes_OHV_Area.html
Glade Run Recreation Area
A great spot for the weekend warrior, the Glade Run Recreation Area is comprised of 19,000 acres of sandy arroyos, slick rock and rolling terrain. Vegetation is sparse, primarily consisting of common grasses, rabbit brush, sagebrush, junipers, and piñon.
www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/farmington/Glade_Run_Recreation_Area.print.html
Hackberry Lake OHV Area
Over 55,000 acres of rolling stabilized dune lands and cliffs, the area is open for intensive use of motorcycles, sand dune buggies and other OHVs. Trails within the area take advantage of a variety of soils and topographic features, which include many turns and steep hill climbs. Routes go from shallow rocky, loamy soil on low hills to deep alluvial soils with sandy inclusions. The trails travel across small draws and along the bottom of deep arroyos. The area also includes a sand dune complex.
www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/carlsbad/Hackberry.1.html
Haystack Mountain OHV Area
Perched on the rugged breaks overlooking the Pecos River, Haystack Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area offers 1,920 acres of trails to ride. From novices to experts, on bare rock and sandy washes, OHV enthusiasts can find terrain to fit their skill level. The terrain is extremely rugged, including such varied features as deep gullies with difficult hill climbs in and out of a scenic sandstone escarpment.
www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/roswell/haystack_mountain.2.html
Mescalero Sands North Dune OHV Area
Over 610 acres of towering 90+ foot sand dunes await your enjoyment in the Mescalero Sands North Dune OHV Area. The dune field stretches over most of the area and lends itself well to all terrain cycles, sand rails and dune buggies. The dunes are made up of quartz particles and are constantly changing due to the prevailing southwest wind. When the dunes are active they move about a foot per year.
www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/roswell/mescalero_sands.3.html
Robledo Mountains Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System
A network of trails, including both extreme OHV and mountain bike trails, in the southern Robledo Mountains. The trails are dominated by enormous rocks, making the terrain extraordinarily challenging for riders. The extreme OHV trails require specialized vehicles, with locking differentials, winches, and expert drivers. Vehicle damage is not uncommon on these very difficult OHV trails.
www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/las_cruces/robledo_mtns_ohv.print.html
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Rafting/Kayaking - Beginner to advanced, we have the rapids for you.
Big River Raft Trips
 Since 1983, Big River Raft Trips has been providing beautiful and exciting all day and half day white water river trips on the Rio Grande. We offer quiet picnics, scenic floats, and spine tingling rapids, complete with ice cream!
Box 16-D
Pilar, New Mexico 87531
local: (505) 758-9711
bigriverbilly@yahoo.com
www.bigriverrafts.com
Cottam's Outdoor
Certified Instructors will guide you down the historic Rio Grande on a Fun and Safe Adventure, taking time to make sure guests experience the beauty of the canyons and all the pleasures the river has to offer.
207-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571
Phone: (800) 322- 8267
Phone: (505) 758-2822
info@cottomsoutdoor.com
www.cottamsoutdoor.com
Far Flung Adventures
Putting people and rivers together since 1976, the Rio Grande's premier river outfitter invites you to experience a southwestern wilderness river adventure.
PO Box 707
El Prado, NM 87529
Phone: (505) 758-2628
Farflung@Laplaza.org
www.farflung.com
Known World Guide Service
Known World Guide Service offers River Rafting, Kayaking, and Canoeing all over New Mexico. You can choose from our short single-day excursions, multiday adventures, or customize your own trip!
702 State Rd 582
Velarde, NM 87582
Phone: 800-983-7756
kwgs@knownworldguides.com
www.knownworldguides.com
Kokopelli Rafting Adventures
Santa Fe based outfitters, specializing in Whitewater Rafting, Inflatable Kayaking, combined Raft / Hike trips, interpretive and scenic float trips on the Rio Grande and Rio Chama Rivers, Santa Fe Nat. Forest, Big Bend National Park, and Bandelier Nat. Monument.
541 W. Cordova
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 983-3734
Phone:(800) 879-9035
Kra@SantaFeAdventure.com
www.kokopelliraft.com
Los Rios River Runners
New Mexico's oldest and most experienced whitewater rafting company specializing in whitewater rafting, float rips, river camping, funyaking on the Rio Grande including the Taos Box and Lower Gorge and along the Rio Chama.
PO Box 2734
Taos, NM 87571
Phone: (800) 544-1181
Phone: (575) 776-8854
whitewater@newmex.com
www.losriosriverrunners.com
Native Sons Adventures
A Taos, New Mexico based outdoor tour company
specializing in guided wilderness tours of the Rio Grande, Sangre de Cristo Mountains and other wild and scenic areas of northern New Mexico. Native Sons holds full tour operator permits with the Bureau of Land Management, and has private land partnerships which allows us to design broad-based tours which take you from the depths of the Rio Grande Gorge to the heights of New Mexico's tallest peaks. Our world-class adventures include Snowmobile tours, Whitewater Rafting, Inflatable Kayak Trips, Mountain Bike Tours and Overnight Adventures.
1335 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, New Mexico 87571
Phone: (800)753-7559
Phone: (575) 758-9342
www.nativesonsadventures.com
New Wave Rafting Co.
Serving all of northern New Mexico and headquartered in both the Santa Fe and Taos areas, offers family-friendly trips from the mildest to the wildest in spectacular settings.
70 County Road 84B
Santa Fe, NM 87506
Phone: (800) 984-1444
sales@newwaverafting.com
www.newwaverafting.com/
Santa Fe Rafting Company
Providing a variety of river trips to suit everyone, from family groups to whitewater enthusiasts, full and half days trips are perfect whether you are staying in Taos, Santa Fe or Albuquerque.
Phone: (888) 988-4914
PO Box 23525
Santa Fe, NM
raft@santaferafting.com
www.santaferafting.com
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ROCKHOUNDING
 New Mexico is a great place to explore for both the amateur rockhound and professional geologist alike. We have an incredible variety of rocks, minerals, and fossils exposed at the surface throughout the state. In addition, we probably have the longest history of mining in any state in the country (turquoise and ochre was mined near Santa Fe in pre-Columbian times). http://geoinfo.nmt.edu/publications/fieldguides/rockhound/home.html
New Mexico Collecting Sites http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/nmsites.html
New Mexico (Rock Collecting Sites) http://www.nb.net/~downs/sites/nm.htm
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SCUBA DIVING
http://www.santarosanm.org/scubadiving.htm
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