The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a hot air balloon festival that takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico in early October each year. The event lasts for 9 days and this year runs from October 5th to Sunday, October 13th. To see a full schedule of events click here. There is so much to see […]
If you live in New Mexico—even temporarily— you need to take time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Carlsbad Caverns was discovered in the late 1890s while searching for caves for bat guano. Because of the large room in the cave, it slowly became a tourist attraction. By 1925, Carlsbad Caverns became a National Monument […]
New Mexico enjoys warm summers with mild humidity, but the possibilities of afternoon monsoons will keep you on your toes. There are so many outdoor activities to keep you busy in the Land of Enchantment and Alamogordo is no different. Check out our top 5 things to do in the summer. Enjoy a Concert Under […]
Thinking of Independence Day brings memories of fireworks. But often, when service members and families find themselves in a new place, they aren’t sure where to go, or what to do. But if you want to experience the biggest and longest fireworks display in New Mexico, then we’ve got you covered. Time to check out […]
One of the best summer activities in Alamogordo, New Mexico is the Tailgate Summer Concert Series hosted by the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts. The series takes place in the upper parking lot of the New Mexico Museum of Space History. The museum is on the far edge of town and there is really no […]
With White Sands National Monument and the Lincoln National Forest close to Alamogordo, the hiking isn’t lacking. And while it may not be your typical hiking scenery, the desert landscape can make the adventure more fun. But if you are looking for big trees and beautiful forest you can find that not too far from […]
Spring in the desert is wonderful. And that makes the best time to visit Alamogordo, NM from March 26 to May 27th. Spring in Alamogordo is a great time to see and do things in the Alamogordo area. Here’s a list of the top things to do to enjoy Alamogordo in the Spring. Get Outdoors […]
White Sands National Park is the largest gypsum dune field of its kind. It is 275 square miles of gypsum sand dunes that are beautiful to see and explore. Year-round tourists can visit the National Monument and park, but the first weekend of April and October gives visitors a special peek into the past as […]
Holloman AFB is located near Alamogordo, NM a small town that largely survives due to the military community and those who find employment on base. We’ve also got a great crash pad there for those on TDY! And while it is a small town with not a lot to do. There are plenty of road […]