| Las Vegas, New Mexico has been a major stop on both the Santa Fe Trail and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. Between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, this was the true wild west. Ralph Emerson Twichell said of Las Vegas,
"Without exception there was no town which harbored a more disreputable gang of gamblers, desperadoes and outlaws than Las Vegas".
The architecture of Las Vegas, NM reflects its rich, multicultural heritage and, with over 900 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, Las Vegas is a veritable outdoor museum. From Adobe to Renaissance Revival, the architecture gives a fascinating insight into Las Vegas' history and culture. Camping, fishing, trail riding, downhill and cross country skiing are but minutes away from Las Vegas, maybe the last undiscovered jewel of New Mexico.
The clean, healthy environment, spectacular scenery and historic architecture make Las Vegas, New Mexico an intriguing place to visit and linger awhile.
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