Computing Research Laboratory, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
June 28 through July 9, 1999
| About the Area | |
| New Mexico The Land of Enchantment has a lot to offer visitors, whether they be history buffs, aficionados of the arts or recreationists. |
Las Cruces "Our name means City of the Crosses. Over four centuries ago Spanish explorers brought their faith and their language to this land. Today our name reminds us of our history, but also symbolizes our present and our journey toward the future." |
| El Paso "The El Paso area at the corner of Texas and Old Mexico is rich in culture and history." |
Santa Fe "Santa Fe is one of the world's most distinctive cities. A place of varied cultures, diverse traditions and natural beauty that has welcomed travelers for centuries." |
| Ruidoso "Ruidoso, New Mexico is nestled in the Southern Rocky Mountains. Towering above the village, Sierra Blanca reaches 12,003 feet above sea level. Our mild climate is Seasoned Just Right for outdoor activities. Camping and hiking in pristine Lincoln National Forest. Cool air, horse racing, golf, tennis, and fishing. Art galleries, museums, and shops." |
Cloudcroft "Cloudcroft is a small mountain village located in the heart of the Lincoln National Forest. At 9000 feet in elevation, Cloudcroft is a year-round Mountain Playland..." |
Excursions |
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| Gila
National Forest "Every National Forest offers its own unique beauty. The Gila's beauty is in its diversity of rugged mountains, deep canyons, meadows, and semi-desert country. Elevations range from 4,200 to 10,900 feet and cover four of the six life zones. ..." |
Gila Cliff Dwellings "Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers a glimpse of the homes and lives of the people of the Mogollon culture who lived there from the 1280s through the early 1300s. The surroundings probably look today very much like they did when the cliff dwellings were inhabited. ..." |
| White Sands National
Monument "At the northern end of the Chihuahuan Desert lies a mountain ringed valley, the Tularosa Basin. Rising from the heart of this basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. ..." |
Santa Fe Opera Countess Maritza by Emmerich Kálmán sung in English. Performances on July 2, 9, 14, August 3, 9, 14, 20, 28. Carmen by George Bizet, NEW PRODUCTION, sung in French. Performances on July 3, 7, 10, 16, 23, August 2, 7, 10, 16, 21, 24, 27. |
| Viva El Paso "Visit El Paso's legendary McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater, tucked inside the beautiful Franklin Mountains, during the summer months and you'll enjoy a VIVA! presentation that brings the wild west and old Mexico to life! The live, action-packed production recreates the Sun City's growth through its four distinctive cultures... Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Western American. Performers share their culture, warmth, and flair with capacity-filled audiences in the 1500-seat arena. " |
Carlsbad
Caverns National Park "Established to preserve Carlsbad Cavern and numerous other caves within a Permian-age fossil reef, the park contains 83 separate caves, including the nation's deepest limestone cave - 1,597 feet (486.8 m) - and third longest. Carlsbad Cavern, with one of the world's largest underground chambers and countless formations." |