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Color shaded-relief image of New Mexico

The wide-open landscape of New Mexico makes it possible to see landmarks from great distances. Some of the more geologically interesting landmarks and scenic areas—that are not otherwise set aside as parks, monuments, or refuges—are described in detail (green links are to external sites):

• Bisti Badlands
• Carrizozo lava flows (Valley of Fires)
• Cerro Pedernal
• Classic NM Sedimentological Localities
• Ghost Ranch
• Guadalupe Mountains and Permian Basin
• Mount Taylor
• San Ysidro Area
• Shiprock
• Socorro Area
• Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
• Tsiping
• Zuni-Bandera Volcanic Field (occupies much of El Malpais National Monument)
• Volcanoes of New Mexico from the NM Museum of Natural History and Science.

This list is by no means comprehensive.

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