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 HistoryIn Cibola National Forest, just south of Apache Kid Wilderness near FR-255
Magdalena, NM RecreationHistoric district, small adobes in green, pink, blue. Part of original 1849 townsite. ...
Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day use....
Historic 1970s mining town....
Artist co-op, area Southwest arts/crafts...
Fishing, recreational facilities....