This area of rich diversity includes dinosaur diggings, volcanoes with magnificent lava flows, desert-like areas, high rugged mountains, lakes and lush valleys.

With the arrival of the railroad to the New Mexico territory in the mid 1800's, surveyors and engineers established "Grants Camp," now simply know as Grants. During the 30's and 40's, the region was touted as the "Carrot Capital of the World." In the 1950's, uranium was discovered and the nuclear age dawned in the land of Cibola.

NW New Mexico Visitor Center (505) 876-2783
Chamber of Commerce 1-800-748-2142 • (505) 287-4802

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