Southwest New Mexico Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Southwest New Mexico

For the purposes of this article, the southwestern region is bounded on the: This is a geographically complex region that has a great deal in common with the basin-and-range country of Arizona andNevadafrom a geological standpoint. Much of it is mountainous, with some comparatively recent volcanism in a few places. The combination of rugged terrain and low rainfall has limited the number and size of cities and towns here, except in the valley of the Rio Grande, which contains most of the region's population, including the comparatively large (population just over 100,000) community of Las Cruces.

Top Attractions in Southwest New Mexico

Explore the best things to see and do in Southwest New Mexico:

• ★Faywood Hot Springs
• ★Western Playland Amusement Park

Southwest New Mexico Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: