These 15 Aerial Views In New Mexico Will Leave You Mesmerized
New Mexicans like to observe the world from a different perspective. After all, Spaceport America, the Earth’s first commercial spaceport, is located in the southern half of the state. We also provide lower tech ways to view the landscape, such as hot-air ballooning. The pattern of wind known as the “Albuquerque Box” makes our largest city ideal for the sport. So a surprising number of people take to the air above New Mexico. But what do they see? Blow your mind with these 15 aerial views of the state.
1. Unknown: Dry riverbeds snake through New Mexico.
2. Sierra Grande: This extinct shield volcano is part of the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, a relatively young volcanic field that encompasses 7500 square miles in total. A volcano field consists of many small volcanoes, rather than a single large one.
4. Shiprock: The elevation at the peak of this volcanic neck, which is located in the Four Corners Region, is 7177 feet. The Navajo name for the formation translates to "winged rock" and it is considered sacred.
15. Kilbourne Hole: This National Natural Landmark is close to both the Texan and Mexican borders. It is a maar, or depression, resulting from a volcanic explosion. It is 1.7 miles in length and more than 1 mile wide.
