New Mexico tourist / travel information

New Mexico is one of the two southwestern states of the United States. Their rich and exciting history makes this state a unique RV destination. In its long history, this land has been occupied by Native America populations, part of the Spanish colony of New Spain and a province of the Republic of Mexico. The state has the highest percentage of people of Hispanic ancestry of any state, some recent immigrants and others descendant of Spanish colonist. Also, the state has a large Indian population. For this reason, the demographics and culture of the state are distinctive for their strong Spanish, Mexican and American Indian cultural influences.

The mystique of New Mexico’s Native American tribes is extremely powerful. From its colorful dances, unique languages and distinct arts to its cultural stories and traditions this state can leave you enchanted. The spirituality of this land it’s reflected by the history of the ancestors who live here praising to the moon, the sun, the earth and the sky.

You will enjoy the architectural style of the typical pueblo village. Also, you will learn about the cowboy and western tradition, its lifestyles and their rugged fashion. Most people think that a cowboy is a tough bow-legged Anglo male wearing a cowboy hat, but in New Mexico you are going to find out that there are Indians who are cowboys, or Hispanic, or African Americans or women or anyone else, the stereotype you have is going to disappear. Check out the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Western Heritage Center in Lovington and the Hubbard Museum of the American West in Ruidoso, both in the southeast region.