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Experience boundless outdoor adventures in New Mexico

The opportunities for outdoor sports and recreation in New Mexico are as varied as the state's terrain. Few states can boast six of the Earth's seven climatic zones, nor are they blessed with the towering mountains that rise above New Mexico's high desert plains. Our clear, blue skies invite balloonists and glider pilots to soar on the wind. The Rocky Mountain skiing is unmatched, with its soft powder and variety of terrain. With 13 national monuments and parks, five national forests and 29 state parks, New Mexico has an outdoor adventure for everybody from weekend sightseers to avid back country explorers.

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Boating, fishing, rafting, sailing, scuba diving and water skiing are all happening right here in New Mexico. There are great rivers for all levels of rafting and great fishing, a a variety of lakes for sailing, windsurfing and swimming and there's even scuba diving in Santa Rosa's famous Blue Hole.