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Where the Plains Meet the Mountains

Northeast Region

More plains than peaks, this region’s rippling short-grass prairie is dotted with hidden lakes. Once the domain of Santa Fe Trail pioneers and cattle barons, the northeast remains home to working ranches, rugged Westerners, and storied stops along Route 66. Welcome to Cowboy Country.

Springer Lake, Springer NM

The Northeast Region of New Mexico is a Bird Watchers Paradise.
Discover birding and nature destinations, state and national parks, wildlife areas, national grasslands, and forests.

Interactive Birding Map

Download the northeast region birding guide.

Right off I-25: Las Vegas is New Mexico True
Tucumcari
Blue Swallow Motel

Northeast Region Attractions

Climax Canyon Nature Trail

Bird Watching

Fort Union National Monument; Las Vegas

Frontier Trails & Tracks

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur Museum

Mesalands CC Dinosaur Museum

Pecos National Monument, a large ruin and historic site with a museum and walking tour.

Pecos National Historical Park

Rafting

The Pecos, Canadian, Cimarron, and Mora Rivers

Scenic Byways

Mesalands Scenic Byway

Scenic Byways

Santa Fe Trail Scenic Byway

Santa Rosa Blue Hole

Guadalupe County Attractions

Mora County Attractions

Mora County Attractions

Union County Attractions

Union County Attractions

6 Reasons to Stop in Tucumcari Along Rt. 66

Quay County Attractions

Angelfire Wildflowers

Colfax County Attractions

Harding County Attractions

Harding County Attractions

Northeast Cities & Towns

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