At end of longest "hoof highway" in New Mexico. Used from as far away as Springerville, Arizona; closed when the AT&SF Railroad ceased in 1971
Magdalena, NM Pioneer HistoryIn Cibola National Forest, just south of Apache Kid Wilderness near FR-255
Magdalena, NM RecreationWorld's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30
Magdalena, NM ObservatoriesOasislike picnic area overlooks Elephant Butte Lake...
Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain....
Dona Ana County Fairgrounds west of Las Cruces on I-10...
Local history, mining artifacts....
Regional History, mining exhibits, Victorian furnishings, Indian artifacts....