Eastern New Mexico, NM

Travel Guide

Carlsbad which includes caves
Roswell which includes street scenes
Roswell featuring signage
Roswell featuring signage
Roswell showing signage

Where to stay in Eastern New Mexico

What Main Street USA used to look like.

East Las Vegas

4/5(132 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in East Las Vegas, City of Las Vegas Museum and Gene Torres Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

East Las Vegas
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Ponderosa Heights

Ponderosa Heights might not have many top sights, but The Links at Sierra Blanca and Grindstone Lake are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ponderosa Heights
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Bear Park

5/5(1 area review)

While Bear Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sacramento Mountains Museum and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails.

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Sun Valley

While there might not be top attractions in Sun Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ruidoso Winter Park and The Links at Sierra Blanca.

Sun Valley
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
3 out of 5
107 Sierra Blanca Dr, Ruidoso, NM
The price is SAR 642 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
SAR 642
SAR 801 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free WiFi, a golf course, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome breakfast, super comfy beds"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
White's City Cavern Inn
White's City Cavern Inn
2.5 out of 5
17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM
The price is SAR 375 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
SAR 375
SAR 415 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,709 reviews)
"The room was specious and clean with a fridge and microwave!! The water slides were really fun as well! Would absolutely recommend this place!!"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

White's City Cavern Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Rosa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Rosa
3 out of 5
2277 Historic Route 66, (Will Rogers Dr), Santa Rosa, NM
The price is SAR 528 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
SAR 528
SAR 599 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Rosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,333 reviews)
Great!
"Nice overnight stay. My mom is very picky and she found nothing wrong."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Rosa
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High Sierra Condominium
High Sierra Condominium
3 out of 5
504 Excalibur Rd, Ruidoso, NM
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casino Apache Travel Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (143 reviews)
Charming
"Amazing location with a beautiful view. Room was dated but charming. Only complaint is that the king bed in the main room was rock hard. I’ll be coming back (with my own mattress topper)"

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

High Sierra Condominium
Crown Point Resort
Crown Point Resort
3 out of 5
220 Crown Drive, Ruidoso, NM
Stay at this 3-star condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Wingfield Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (307 reviews)
Not completely satisfied
"Place was not exactly clean. Be sure to inform residence."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Crown Point Resort
Village Lodge Condos
Village Lodge Condos
3 out of 5
1000 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (300 reviews)
"We stayed here overnight and we really enjoyed it, it was very peaceful and the trees surrounding the property make you feel at home."

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Village Lodge Condos
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Popular places to visit

Good donuts in a fun, b-movie sci-fi themed cafe. Classic Flash Gordon episodes were showing the other day.

Alien Zone

4/5(126 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Alien Zone during your trip to Roswell. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Alien Zone
One of several natural sink holes filled with spring water throughout Bottomless Lakes. The water is highly reflective at sunrise, creating something of a mirage in photos that makes the edges appear arch-like.

Bottomless Lakes State Park

4.5/5(61 reviews)

You can take time to visit Bottomless Lakes State Park during your travels to Roswell. Discover the coffeehouses and museums in this family-friendly area.

Bottomless Lakes State Park
Pools atop the cliff from which Sitting Bill Falls cascade. This beautiful spot is a short but intense hike to reach; well worth the effort!

Sitting Bull Falls

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sitting Bull Falls during your travels in Carlsbad. Amble around the area's parks, or seek out its hiking trails.

Sitting Bull Falls

Grindstone Lake

4.5/5(140 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Grindstone Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Ruidoso. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its casinos.

Grindstone Lake

Cannon Air Force Base

4/5(16 reviews)

After visiting Cannon Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cannon AFB. Take in the live music while you're in the area.

Cannon Air Force Base

Zia Park Casino

4/5(48 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Zia Park Casino during your time in Hobbs? Visit the casinos or attend a baseball game in this family-friendly area.

Zia Park Casino