Magdalena, New Mexico
VLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory
World's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to dusk. On Plains of San Agustin. Fascinating visitor center....
VLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory
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 HistoryWorld's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30
Magdalena, NM ObservatoriesIn Cibola National Forest, just south of Apache Kid Wilderness near FR-255
Magdalena, NM RecreationDates to late 1800s....
22 campsites, group shelter, 3 miles hiking trails....
State's longest meet. Nov.Apr. Tues.,Fri.,Sat.,Sun. racing for quarter horses , thoroughbreds. Daily simulcasting....
World's largest permanent exhibit of Mimbres pottery, natural / local history....