New Mexico & Texas trip suggestions please

Second Chance wrote:
Bob,

As a native of Southern New Mexico (and college in Texas three times plus stationed there on-and-off over the years), I'll confess to a bit of bias. That said, there are SO many great places to go and things to see.

In New Mexico... in the north: Santa Fe, Angel Fire, Taos, the mountains, several Native American pueblo ruins, etc. Southeast: Carlsbad Caverns is a MUST-SEE! My home town of Las Cruces is an hour away from White Sands National Monument and that's beautiful, too. The Mesilla Valley (Las Cruces, Hatch, etc.) is renowned for its green chilis and Mexican food. The Gila Wilderness Area offers a great outdoor experience and the Gila Cliff Dwellings (ruins of an ancient Native American community).

Some of our favorite places in Texas are: San Antonio (The Alamo, the Riverwalk, lots of history) and the Hill Country with the LBJ ranch and Fredericksburg (home to The National Museum of the War in the Pacific).

There are too many things in those great states to list here, but this might get you started on some research. Keep us posted on your travels and we might even be able to cross paths!

Rob

Hi Rob, thanks for the information. I didn't know you were from that area. We're very excited about visiting New Mexico next year. I hear there is lots to see and do. Our 5th wheel went into storage yesterday.:( It got down to just above freezing here last night. Now we're planning for next year. Rob, I'll keep you posted of our plans. It would be great to cross paths.
Thanks everyone for the great information.
Bob