Located in the South of New Mexico is a gem of nature, White Sands National Park. It is America's 62nd National Park and ...

While here, visitors can participate in activities like sand sledding, scenic drives, and ranger-led star watching programs on full moon nights. The park is best visited in spring or fall for mild ...

Ask a dozen folks what they love most about White Sands National Park, and you’ll get a dozen different answers. Some come to this park, about 100 miles north of El Paso, New Mexico, to careen down ...

New Mexico is nicknamed "The Land of Enchantment" due to its stunning landscapes and rich heritage and history. The term was ...

According to park officials, it’s because the sand is made of gypsum, a soft, white mineral that breaks down easily and dissolves in water. The park said their gypsum came from the floor of an ancient ...

WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) – New research of drag marks found alongside ancient human footprints discovered in White Sands National Park may represent one of the earliest pieces of evidence for the use ...

Two people died in a fiery plane crash in the White Sands area near Alamogordo, New Mexico, authorities said. New Mexico ...

Walk across black volcanic lava fields, explore lava caves, and stargaze at this lesser-known park in New Mexico. It's a local treasure!

Beneath the white gypsum dunes of New Mexico, scientists have uncovered something remarkable—trails of footprints that challenge what we thought we knew about early humans in North America. These ...

WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) — White Sands National Park released its visitor count for March 2025 on Monday. The park saw a total of 91,656 visitors that month, which is a 13% decrease from last March.