To help you decide where you should go on vacation in this diverse state, U.S. News compiled a list of the best places to visit in New Mexico using factors like culture, accessibility and attractions.

People unfamiliar with New Mexico may be ... breathtaking natural beauty. Taos Ski Valley has maintained its reputation as ...

One of the best-known figures ... than at many other resorts. Of the resort's 72 trails, more than half are rated expert. Snowboarding is not permitted at Taos Ski Valley. The area also offers ...

Flanking the eastern edge of Taos, New Mexico, (about a 70-mile drive northeast of Santa Fe), the El Monte Sagrado takes hacienda living to a new level. Rooms feature adobe-style fireplaces ...