25 days in New Mexico Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at San Miguel Chapel and El Santuario de Chimayo. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ski Santa Fe and Estrella Del Norte Vineyard & Tasting Room. Step out of Santa Fe with an excursion to Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos--about 40 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: learn more about the world around you at Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, examine the collection at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, look for gifts at Cheesemongers of Santa Fe, and view the masterpieces at Nedra Matteucci Galleries.

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Denver to Santa Fe is an approximately 6-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 45°F, and evening lows to 22°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Taos.

Get some cultural insight at San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church and La Hacienda del los Martinez. Step off the beaten path and head to The Low Road From Taos and Santa Fe and Balloon Rides. Go for a jaunt from Taos to Red River to see Horseback Riding Tours about 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Wild Rivers Recreation Area, learn about winemaking at La Chiripada Tasting Room, admire the masterpieces at Taos Art Museum, and see the interesting displays at Millicent Rogers Museum.

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You can drive from Santa Fe to Taos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Santa Fe in December, expect little chillier with lows of 13°F in Taos. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can drive to Carlsbad.

Explore hidden gems such as Big Room and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Get a sense of the local culture at Roswell Museum and Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Carlsbad: Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour & King's Palace) and Street Sculptures (in Artesia).

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You can drive from Taos to Carlsbad in 6 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Taos in December; daily highs in Carlsbad reach 58°F and lows reach 31°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Ruidoso.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): do a tasting at Noisy Water Winery, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Wed): hit the slopes at Ruidoso Winter Park, delve into the lush surroundings at Lincoln National Forest, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Joseph Apache Mission Church.

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Drive from Carlsbad to Ruidoso in 3 hours. Traveling from Carlsbad in January, expect nights in Ruidoso to be about the same, around 26°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Alamogordo.

On the 5th (Thu), look for gifts at White Sands Trading Company Gift Shop, do a tasting at Heart of the Desert, then examine the collection at New Mexico Museum of Space History, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: delve into the distant past at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site and then learn about all things military at White Sands Missle Range Museum.

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Traveling by car from Ruidoso to Alamogordo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Ruidoso in January, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Alamogordo: temperatures range from 55°F by day to 27°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Las Cruces.

On the 7th (Sat), learn more about the world around you at New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica San Albino Catholic Church, then steep yourself in history at Old Mesilla Village, and finally pause for some photo ops at Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture. On the 8th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: gain insight at New Mexico State University, walk around Dripping Springs Natural Area, and then steep yourself in history at Billy the Kid Gift Shop.

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You can drive from Alamogordo to Las Cruces in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January in Las Cruces, expect temperatures between 55°F during the day and 29°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Deming.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, do a tasting at D.H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room, and then take in the dramatic natural features at City of Rocks State Park.

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You can drive from Las Cruces to Deming in 1.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 56°F, and evening lows to 27°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to drive to Truth or Consequences.

On the 10th (Tue), witness a stunning natural landmark at Riverbend Hot Springs, then contemplate the waterfront views at Elephant Butte Lake State Park, and then stroll through Caballo Lake State Park.

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Traveling by car from Deming to Truth or Consequences takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 54°F in January, and nighttime lows around 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Albuquerque.

Explore hidden gems such as Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals and Unser Racing Museum. Step out of the city life by going to Jemez Hot Springs and Jemez Springs Bath House. Step out of Albuquerque to go to Pueblo of Acoma and see Sky City Cultural Center & Haak'u Museum, which is approximately 1h 10 min away. There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Coronado Historic Site, explore the engaging exhibits at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, look for gifts at Chocolate Dude, and see the interesting displays at New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society.

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Drive from Truth or Consequences to Albuquerque in 2.5 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Truth or Consequences in January: highs in Albuquerque hover around 49°F, while lows dip to 26°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.