Looking for a new favorite holiday destination? If you’re looking to build your Christmas cheer, you won’t want to miss visiting one historic city that goes all out during the holidays. Let’s explore Las Vegas, one of the best Christmas towns in New Mexico.

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Have you ever experienced the holidays in Las Vegas, NM? Let us know what it was like to visit one of the best Christmas towns in New Mexico. Looking for another great holiday adventure? The Spring Zoo in Roswell hosts a spectacular extravaganza each year, complete with a light show, train ride, and a chance to meet Santa Claus.

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Wonderful Small Towns in New Mexico

What are the most charming small towns in New Mexico?

The most charming small towns in New Mexico include:

  • Pie Town. This town is aptly named and the Pie-O-Neer Homestead makes some of the best pies you’ll ever have. 
  • Madrid. This is an artsy town and locals from all over the state flock here for its Christmas event.
  • Mosquero. This is the smallest town in the state and is a cattle ranching town with a quaint Old West style downtown.
  • Pecos. This is a historic town with a Spanish mission and Pueblo mission as well as a vast, open vista that is stunning.

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What are the best Wild West towns in New Mexico?

The best Wild West towns in New Mexico include:

  • Mesilla. This is where Billy the Kid was sentenced to death and in 1871, a bipartisan political rally devolved into a fight that took nine lives.
  • Cimarron. This was the location of the Colfax County War of 1875 between supporters of a Methodist Pastor and enforcers of the Maxwell Land Grant.
  • Lincoln. This was the place where the Lincoln County War took place which included Billy the Kid.
  • Shakespeare. The first residents were lured here by a con that Lee’s Peak was full of diamonds.

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What are the most peaceful towns in New Mexico?

The most peaceful towns in New Mexico include:

  • Magdalena. With only 938 people, this old mining town has been transforming into an art town on the San Agustin Plains.
  • Glenwood. This tiny town has a population of 143 and is a wonderful dark spot for stargazing and has wonderful hot springs.
  • Cuba. This town of 731 people has a couple of amazing restaurants and is surrounded by badlands and beautiful rock formations.
  • Radium Springs. This serene town is home to the Leasburg Dam State Park with its own observatory and cactus garden.

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