Valles Caldera National Preserve
dera’s vast open grassland is surrounded on all sides by mountains and pines while the caldera floor is covered in hot springs,…
The Valles Caldera
Explore the wake of an ancient volcano
Dwan Light Sanctuary
Light, Color, Relaxation.
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Dwan Light Sanctuary
In the mountains of Montezuma, New Mexico, hides a sanctuary for light. You read that right – The Dwan Light Sanctuary…
White Water Rafting in Taos
When the springtime sun finally melts the snowcapped Rocky Mountains, the Rio Grande turns into a wild play for watersports. With…
The Sandia Peak Tram
Every Lobo is familiar with the view of the Sandias from campus, and some may have even driven up to the…
The Blue Hole
A natural oasis in the heart of the desert, the Blue Hole is one of the most popular dive destinations in…
Nob Hill
Nob Hill, a neighborhood next door to main campus, is full of hidden treasures, remnants of iconic Route 66 and amazing restaurants. From old…
The Sandia Foothills
Just east of campus off Tramway Blvd., the Sandias begin their climb a mile into the sky. Named the Spanish word…
Diablo Canyon
Down an unsuspecting dirt road 15 miles outside of Santa Fe there is a hidden treasure for outdoor enthusiasts. Diablo Canyon…
Fiestas 2017
Every year, ASUNM Student Special Events hosts Fiestas – one of the largest music festivals in New Mexico and one of…
Duran’s Pharmacy
Just outside of Old Town, Albuquerque lies a local staple in the community. Duran Central Pharmacy has been around since 1942,…
Los Lunas Decalogue Mystery Stone
The Los Lunas Decalogue Mystery Stone is located 16.8 miles outside of Los Lunas – about 41 miles from The University…
Vinaigrette
If you ever find yourself looking for a casual dining spot, Vinaigrette is the place to go. The modern bistro offers…
El Malpais National Monument
The Lobo Life finally made the relaxing, hour drive west to El Malpais National Monument. The conservation area is just south…
Taos Ski Valley
There are ski resorts, and then there is Taos Ski Valley. One of the most iconic and famous mountain resorts in…
Angel Fire Shovel Races
For the past 38 years, Angel Fire Resort has been hosting the most outrageous winter competition in New Mexico—if not the…
Green Jeans Farmery
Only a couple of miles from campus you can find Green Jeans Farmery, a collection of brightly colored shipping containers that…
Sunshine Theater
Just down Central Ave., Sunshine Theater is one of the best local venues to see performances from big-name musicians as well…
Ski Santa Fe
At 11,250 ft., these slopes are more than two miles above the sea and offer some of the best skiing in…
First Friday Fractals
Albuquerque is the fractal capital of the world thanks to the amazing work of The Fractal Foundation and their spectacular monthly…
Hiking Williams Lake
At the base of the highest mountains in New Mexico, the Williams Lake hike is one of the most beautiful in…
Prismatic Coffee
Prismatic Coffee is the perfect place to enjoy a no-frills, finely crafted cup of coffee. Located in the Sawmill District, it’s…
Tablao Flamenco
Tablao Flamenco is more than dinner and a show – it is a truly intense flamenco experience. Eclectic cuisine, delicious drinks…
The River Of Lights
The holidays glow each year at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. The festive River of Lights is an imaginative world where LED…
The Taos Gorge
If you happen to find yourself venturing up north, the Taos Gorge is a must see. Hiking trails extend down to…
Chaco Canyon
In the high desert of northwestern New Mexico, Chaco Canyon’s ruins stand as one of the great historic sites of the…
White Sands National Monument
Astrophysicists say there are more galaxies in the universe than there are grains of sand on all the world’s beaches and deserts…
The Railyard Markets
The Albuquerque Railyards Market is a weekly event through summer and fall that draws growers, brewers, artists and more together to…
Mountain Biking Sandia
10,679 feet above the sea lies an adventure-land 1.5 billion years in the making. While most people experience the Sandia Mountains…
Meow Wolf
Inside an old Santa Fe bowling alley, Meow Wolf has broken space-time and turned it into a massive interactive art experience…
Balloon Fiesta
Arguably the most iconic event in the state, Albuquerque hosts the largest hot air balloon event every October. It is practically…
Tent Rocks
The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is an iconic hiking destination. Surround yourself with the canyons and tents of a landscape…
Silent Lights
This year for its Homecoming Howlabaloo, UNM did something truly unique—a Silent Disco. With three DJ’s to tune into and an…
The Jemez Mountains
From Fenton Lake to Jemez Falls, the Valle Caldera to the many Hot Springs—Jemez is full of incredible natural wonders waiting to…
Deep Space Coffee
Deep Space Coffee is a new coffee shop in the heart of downtown. The quirky shop has been growing in popularity since…
Sandia Crest Trail
At ten thousand feet, Sandia’s Crest Trail offers spectacular views. At any time of day, the trail running the cliff face,…
The Bosque
On the banks of the Rio Grande, the Bosque offers a wonderful waterside nature walk just down the road from campus….
Abiquiu Lake
Abiquiu Lake is one of New Mexico’s largest and most scenic bodies of water. Against Georgia O’Keefe’s famed landscape, Abiquiu Lake is a…