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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 Public Lands amounting to more than a third of the state, including 13 national monuments and parks, five national forests and 34 state parks, New Mexico has an outdoor adventure for everybody from weekend sightseers to avid back country explorers. New Mexico also has over 70 golf courses from executive-style golf to Professional Golf Association tournament-caliber courses. Although many people think of New Mexico as a desert, there are opportunities for boating, wind surfing and even scuba diving across the state.

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