MAGDALENA, NEW MEXICO
ABOUT
Enjoy clear panoramic views changing before your eyes at over 8,000’ elevation.
The epic getaway is perfectly located in Magdalena, New Mexico. Take advantage of this peaceful isolation with little to no distractions outside of impressive wildlife.
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Conveniently cooler summers in Magdalena's high desert elevation.
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Located only 15 minutes from quaint and charming town.
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112 miles from Albuquerque International Sunport.
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183 miles from Show Low, Arizona.
OUTDOORS
Mesa Trail #13
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Scenic hikes year round
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5.2 miles of gorgeous wildlife and outdoor exploration
Withington Wilderness
(located 1hr outside of
Magdalena, NM)
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19,000 acres is what makes up the Withington Wilderness Area located in the Magdalena Ranger District
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Elevation ranges from 6,800 feet to 10,100 feet atop and is nestled into the eastern slope of the San Mateo Mountains
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Winter offers several feet of snow while summer heat is accompanied by dry weather conditions
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The terrain are frequently explored by campers, hikers, hunters and backpackers
Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Preserve
(located 45min from Magdalena, NM)
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Marvel at a variety of geological structures. Take a breath and take in the meditative views while among ideal photographic landscape opportunities
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The Festival of the Cranes is an annual event for wildlife enthusiasts, birders and photographers who come watch as Sandhill Cranes fly to their winter home. Truly a sight to behold
WILDLIFE GAME
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Rocky Mountain Elk
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Mule Deer
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Pronghorn Antelope
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Black Bear
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Mountain Lion
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Merriams Turkey
GALLERY
VISIT NEW MEXICO
One of the world's leading centers for astronomical research
International Dark Sky Week is April 19 - 26
VERY LARGE ARRAY
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25 miles west of Magdalena located in the Plains of San Agustin just below Mount Withington.
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The VLA is a World premier astronomical radio observatory.
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Consists of 27 radio antennas in a Y-shaped configuration on the plains of San Agustin fifty miles west of Socorro, New Mexico.
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The data from the antennas is combined electronically to give the resolution of an antenna 36 km (22 miles) across, with the equivalent sensitivity of a dish 130 meters (422 ft) in diameter.
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Cost of entry is affordable at just $6 for adults and $5 for seniors. Kids 17 and under are free.
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The VLA celebrated their 40th birthday in the year 2020.
EVENTS
Enchanted Skies Star Party
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New Mexico is on the forefront for astronomical research, globally.
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About five or six miles Northwest of Magdalena
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Open Registration begins every year at the beginning of August.
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Comprised of workshops, lectures and studies that deep dive into the cosmos both on an academic and professional scale.
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"In the blink of an eye I see a world beyond, and worlds that were. The long long long ago is shining before me right now."-Danielle D
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Firzpatrick, October 27, 2014
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