A quiet slice of northeast New Mexico comes of age as one of the best rock climbing destinations in the country—yet few people know it.
Author: Abigail Barronian
Abigail Barronian is a Santa Fe–based writer and outdoorsperson. As a skier, biker, and climber, she’s grateful for New Mexico’s many wild, wide-open places. Her favorite climbing: El Rito and Roy. Her favorite skiing: Taos. Her favorite biking: just outside Santa Fe.

Long known for its extraction economy, the state’s northwest corner builds a new reputation based on outdoor recreation—and après fun.
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January 2020,
Destinations,
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The Chile Pod,
Boon's Family Thai BBQ,
Three Rivers Pizzeria,
Traeger's Bar,
Cas Clanca Inn and Suites,
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Salmon Ruins,
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Nestled near Texas and Mexico, Las Cruces revels in its blended identity.
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February 2019,
Destinations,
Road Trip
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