The Jornada del Muerto WSA is located in the west-central part of New Mexico
about 45 air miles south-southeast of Socorro. The WSA is almost entirely
composed of lava flows that are characterized by lava tubes, sink holes, and
pressure ridges. Many of these structures have been silted in by fine
windblown sand and clay materials, which support a variety of grass species
and soaptree yucca. This area is also home to many species of dark reptiles
and a large population of bats that live in a lava tube extending from a
crater.

The Jornada del Muerto WSA is located in the west-central part of New Mexico about 45 air miles south-southeast of Socorro. The WSA is almost entirely composed of lava flows that are characterized by lava tubes, sink holes, and pressure ridges. Many of these structures have been silted in by fine windblown sand and clay materials, which support a variety of grass species and soaptree yucca. This area is also home to many species of dark reptiles and a large population of bats that live in a lava tube extending from a crater.

Bird's eye view of the park

Jornada del Muerto Wilderness Study Area

Established in 1854, Fort Craig was one of the largest and most important
frontier forts in the West. Set in the rugged beauty of Socorro County, NM, it
was one of eight forts situated along the primary north-south road in the Rio
Grande Valley. Fort Craig played a crucial role in Indian campaigns and the
Civil War. Military excursions from Fort Craig pursued such notable Apache
leaders as Geronimo, Victorio, and Nana. The Fort has a rich multicultural
history, full of stories of courage, honor, and sacrifice. The Fort was home
to Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry and 38th and 125th Infantry, the
predominantly Hispanic New Mexico Volunteers and New Mexico Militia, and
household names like Kit Carson, Rafael Chacón, and Captain Jack Crawford.

<p>Established in 1854, Fort Craig was one of the largest and most important frontier forts in the West. Set in the rugged beauty of Socorro County, NM, it was one of eight forts situated along the primary north-south road in the Rio Grande Valley. Fort Craig played a crucial role in Indian campaigns and the Civil War. Military excursions from Fort Craig pursued such notable Apache leaders as Geronimo, Victorio, and Nana. The Fort has a rich multicultural history, full of stories of courage, honor, and sacrifice. The Fort was home to Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry and 38th and 125th Infantry, the predominantly Hispanic New Mexico Volunteers and New Mexico Militia, and household names like Kit Carson, Rafael Chacón, and Captain Jack Crawford.</p>

Fort Craig Historic Site

The Antelope WSA is an open landscape that provides 360-degree views of
rolling desert prairie. It is adjacent to the San Pasqual Wilderness, which is
managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This area is home to both
antelope and mule deer and boasts a mix of broom dalea and sand sage. The
vegetation provides ideal raptor-feeding habitat.

The Antelope WSA is an open landscape that provides 360-degree views of rolling desert prairie. It is adjacent to the San Pasqual Wilderness, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This area is home to both antelope and mule deer and boasts a mix of broom dalea and sand sage. The vegetation provides ideal raptor-feeding habitat.

Antelope Wilderness Study Area

Travel along El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail to
experience and learn from a complicated legacy of 300 years of conflict,
cooperation, and cultural exchange between a variety of empires—European and
non-European alike.

Travel along El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail to experience and learn from a complicated legacy of 300 years of conflict, cooperation, and cultural exchange between a variety of empires—European and non-European alike.

Jornada del Muerto Wilderness Study Area

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