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New Mexico Information

Directorynewmexico.com - New Mexico Directory offers a vast selection for finding our resource and information.

The Navajo Nation - Official site of the Navajo Nation.

The American Southwest - Follow along with our explorers as they travel the ancient routes of the Native Americans and the early explorers and pioneers through the American Southwest.

All About New Mexico - An amazing comprehensive index of New Mexico history and links.

Santa Fe New Mexico Labyrinth Resource Group - information and workshops on the history and use of labyrinths and how to build them.

New Mexico Magazine - the on-line site featuring the beauty, culture and allure of the Land of Enchantment!

New Mexicom - an online guide to New Mexico.

PPSA Online Magazine - a timeline of New Mexico History from 25000 B.C. to the present.

Welcome to New Mexico - Information and Statistics, Environment and Geography, Government, Communities in New Mexico, Consumer Services, Disability Services, Employment Services and Benefits , Energy, Natural Resources and Environment, Health and Social Services, Housing Resources, Legal Services, Public Records and Archives, Public Safety, Recreation, Transportation, Voter and Election Information, Working in New Mexico, Government in New Mexico, Education in New Mexico, Visiting New Mexico, and much more!

The New Mexico Department of Tourism - events calendar, pueblos and maps, scenic attractions, art, culture, history, historic sites, vacation guides.

A photographer's guide to New Mexico - interesting site for photographers - photos and links.

A Cuarto Centennial History of New Mexico - In 1998 New Mexico reached another milestone in a long and colorful history. The state observed its Cuarto Centennial, 400th anniversary, of the founding of the Spanish colony at the Tewa village of Ohkay in 1598. Review four hundred years of the fascinating story of that portion of the New World we have come to know as the "Land of Enchantment".

Wildlife in New Mexico

Plant Identification Databases

Digital Desert Library Database - a library database for information on desert environments.

The University of New Mexico Herbarium - open to students, researchers and the general public who have an interest in the flora of our state. The UNM Herbarium is one of seven Divisions of the Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB).

Native Plant Society of New Mexico - a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the conservation of the native flora of New Mexico and encourages the use of suitable native plants in landscaping as a water conservation measure, for the improvement of wildlife habitat and because native plants are integral to the environment of the Southwest.

New Mexico Rare Plants - lists and exellent photos of NM rare plants and endangered species by county/state. Information about the Southwestern Rare and Endangered Plant Conference.

Birding in New Mexico

New Mexico Ornithological Society - the main clearinghouse for information on bird distribution in the state of New Mexico, and sponsors or cooperates in a number of programs designed to gather data on bird distribution. These programs include: breeding bird surveys, migration reports, a nest record program, and seasonal archives. Extensive links for New Mexico birding information.

Birding in New Mexico - New Mexico Rare Bird Alert, New Mexico Organizations, On-line New Mexico Resources.

New Mexico Bird Watching Hotspots - current information about birds spotted in New Mexico.

Places to Visit in New Mexico

BLM New Mexico Recreation Areas - Click on "BLM New Mexico" for information about the Fort Stanton Cave - explorers have discovered miles of new caves in Lincoln County, New Mexico. This new discovery is the biggest new American cave discovery in decade, and the Ojito Wilderness - Fossil remains of rare dinosaurs, plants and trees have been discovered in the Ojito Wilderness. Near San Ysidro, NM

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - Southwest American Indian Ruins Picture Tour. General View of the Ruins Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, New Mexico.

Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary of Candy Kitchen - a non-profit organization providing safe sanctuary to abused and abandoned captive-bred wolves and wolf dogs. With focus on education, ecology and the environment, responsible ownership of wolf dogs and the humane care of all animals, companion or otherwise.

El Morro National Monument - El Morro's "Inscription Rock" is a soft sandstone monolith, rising 200 feet above the valley floor, on which are carved hundreds of inscriptions. The monument also includes pre-Columbian petroglyphs and Pueblo Indian ruins. There is a museum/visitor center and beautiful self-guiding trails. Open All Year with a nine site campground located in the park. Sites are first-come, first-served. Fees charged during summer months.

Ice Caves and Bandera Volcano - visit the Ice Caves and Bandera Volcano located in the heart of El Malpais. This "Land of Fire and Ice" is situated right on the Continental Divide southwest of Grants, NM. There is a trail to the Ice Cave, and the volcanic Bandera crater - spectacular sights near the historic Ice Cave Trading Post displaying ancient artifacts as well as contemporary Indian artwork.

El Malpais National Monument - Sandstone bluffs and mesas border the eastern side, south of Interstate 40 near Grants, adjacent to Highway 117, providing access to vast wilderness. Highways 53 and 109 flank the western boundary, where volcanic features such as lava flows, cinder cones, pressure ridges and complex lava tube systems dominate the landscape. Website features an extensive history of the area.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park - Chaco Canyon served as a major urban center of ancestral Puebloan culture. Remarkable for its monumental public and ceremonial buildings, engineering projects, astronomy, artistic achievements, and distinctive architecture, it served as a hub of ceremony, trade, and administration for the prehistoric Four Corners area for 400 years.

The Crownpoint Rug Auction - a unique opportunity to purchase Navajo rugs directly from the weavers themselves, at prices well below retail. The Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association has been auctioning rugs from all over the reservation since 1968. The auction has grown steadily in popularity, and brings buyers from all over the United States and the world. Dates, times, details.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science - Dinosaurs, fossils, geology, volcanoes, natural history, and astronomy.

New Mexico Weather

New Mexico Climate Center - a good source for climatalogical data with an emphasis on agricultural applications. Radar map, extensive weather related links.

Water Resources of New Mexico - maps and graphs of current water resources conditions.

the climate of New Mexico - topographical features, Mean annual temperatures range, annual precipitation ranges, flood and storm data, hours of annual sunshine , humidity, evaporation, draught, recreation, and economy.

Precipitation Frequency Estimates - state wide data information base for New Mexico and other western states.

Surf Your Watershed - Zuni area Watershed Profile.

New Mexico Foods

The Chili Pepper Institute - the authoritative source for Iinformation on Capsicum - "The Chile Pepper Institute continues a tradition that began more than a century ago with Fabian Garcia, a member of New Mexico State University's first graduating class. He developed the first standardized New Mexican chile, opening the door to commercialization of what is now one of the 'hottest' food items in the nation."

The New Mexican Connection - a good source for Hatch green chile from New Mexico

New Mexico Chile - Useful information about chilies, including preparation tips,recipes,and hot links!

Farmer's Markets of New Mexico - offering you the freshest fruits and vegetables available anywhere. Meet the people who grow your food - face to face - and enjoy the vibrant flavors, aromas and colors of the New Mexico harvest.

LaMontanita- A Co-op Supermarket in Albequerque, NM. A good source for organic foods: Nob Hill Store - 3500 Central (505) 265-4631; Valley Store - 2400 Rio Grande Blvd (505) 242-8800

Other New Mexico Links

NM Steppin'Out - NM Forums, Classifieds, Galleries, Calendar of Events, News - NM, US & World, Active Threads, Editorials & Reviews, Journals & Blogs.

greatnewmexico.com - Comprehensive directory and guide to everything in New Mexico.

New Mexico "The Land of Enchantment" - general New Mexico Link sources

New Mexico Net - New Mexico's largest internet resource.

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