Eastern New Mexico, NM

Travel Guide

Carlsbad which includes caves
Roswell which includes street scenes
Roswell featuring signage
Roswell featuring signage
Roswell showing signage

Where to stay in Eastern New Mexico

What Main Street USA used to look like.

East Las Vegas

4/5(132 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in East Las Vegas, City of Las Vegas Museum and Gene Torres Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

East Las Vegas
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Ponderosa Heights

Ponderosa Heights might not have many top sights, but The Links at Sierra Blanca and Grindstone Lake are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ponderosa Heights
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Bear Park

5/5(1 area review)

While Bear Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sacramento Mountains Museum and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails.

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Sun Valley

While there might not be top attractions in Sun Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ruidoso Winter Park and The Links at Sierra Blanca.

Sun Valley
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
3 out of 5
107 Sierra Blanca Dr, Ruidoso, NM
The price is SAR 534 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 534
SAR 667 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free WiFi, a golf course, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything is always great!"

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
White's City Cavern Inn
White's City Cavern Inn
2.5 out of 5
17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM
The price is SAR 375 per night from May 12 to May 13
SAR 375
SAR 415 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,690 reviews)
"Friendly receptionist and restful sleep. Would stay there again!"

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

White's City Cavern Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Rosa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Rosa
2.5 out of 5
2277 Historic Route 66, (Will Rogers Dr), Santa Rosa, NM
The price is SAR 510 per night from May 13 to May 14
SAR 510
SAR 578 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Rosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,309 reviews)
"The evening front desk person (Charlie) was great! He was very pleasant and helpful. The room was very nice and comfortable."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Rosa
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Crown Point Resort
Crown Point Resort
3 out of 5
220 Crown Drive, Ruidoso, NM
Stay at this 3-star condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Cree Medows Public ...
"I was super impressed with this property. Will always recommend."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Crown Point Resort
High Sierra Condominium
High Sierra Condominium
3 out of 5
504 Excalibur Rd, Ruidoso, NM
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casino Apache Travel Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (136 reviews)
Wonderful weekend
"The condo was clean and very spacious!! Will be back!!"

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

High Sierra Condominium
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
3 out of 5
215 Main Road, Ruidoso, NM
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Ruidoso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Grindstone Lake and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are ...
"Like the kitchen. But feel in Love with the microwave.. everything very clean."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
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Popular places to visit

Good donuts in a fun, b-movie sci-fi themed cafe. Classic Flash Gordon episodes were showing the other day.

Alien Zone

4/5(126 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Alien Zone during your trip to Roswell. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Alien Zone
East and South of Fort Sumner, you will find the infamous Billy the Kid's grave site. It is in a cage and then bolted to the ground in another cage to keep people from stealing his tombstone, which has been stolen a few times they say.

Billy the Kid Tombstone

Find out about the history of Fort Sumner when you take a trip to Billy the Kid Tombstone. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its museums.

Billy the Kid Tombstone
Pools atop the cliff from which Sitting Bill Falls cascade. This beautiful spot is a short but intense hike to reach; well worth the effort!

Sitting Bull Falls

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sitting Bull Falls during your travels in Carlsbad. Amble around the area's parks, or seek out its hiking trails.

Sitting Bull Falls
One of several natural sink holes filled with spring water throughout Bottomless Lakes. The water is highly reflective at sunrise, creating something of a mirage in photos that makes the edges appear arch-like.

Bottomless Lakes State Park

4.5/5(61 reviews)

You can take time to visit Bottomless Lakes State Park during your travels to Roswell. Discover the coffeehouses and museums in this family-friendly area.

Bottomless Lakes State Park

Grindstone Lake

4.5/5(140 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Grindstone Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Ruidoso. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its casinos.

Grindstone Lake

International UFO Museum

4/5(210 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at International UFO Museum during your trip to Roswell. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

International UFO Museum