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Across
  1. 8. Historic town along the Santa Fe Trail
  2. 9. Traditional New Mexican dish with red or green chile
  3. 10. Capital city of New Mexico, known for its Pueblo-style architecture
  4. 12. Name sometimes associated with historic indigenous routes (New Mexico context)
  5. 14. Scenic area with adobe architecture and small-town charm
  6. 16. Town famous for oil, dairy farming, and UFO folklore
  7. 18. Major river flowing through the heart of New Mexico
  8. 19. Ancient canyon with Puebloan ruins and astronomical significance
  9. 21. City known for its famous caverns and national park
  10. 22. City near White Sands, known for space and military history
  11. 24. Town famous for its artists colony and ski resorts
  12. 25. Famous for its historic church and woven textiles
  13. 26. Mountain town famous for skiing and horse racing
  14. 27. Annual festival held in Albuquerque with hundreds of hot air balloons
  15. 28. Riparian forest along the Rio Grande, ideal for wildlife spotting
  16. 30. National park with gypsum sand dunes perfect for sledding
Down
  1. 1. People whose pueblos and cultures are central to New Mexico history
  2. 2. Decorative string of drying chiles, symbol of New Mexico cuisine
  3. 3. Neighboring Texas city near the New Mexico border
  4. 4. River valley known for its historic mission ruins
  5. 5. Cliff dwellings preserved from ancient Pueblo people
  6. 6. State staple often served roasted or in sauces
  7. 7. Famous outlaw whose grave is in Fort Sumner
  8. 11. Wilderness area known for hot springs and black bear sightings
  9. 13. Traditional New Mexican pottery style from this region
  10. 15. Historic highway passing through Albuquerque and other towns
  11. 17. Town known for its national laboratory and Manhattan Project history
  12. 20. Dominant landscape type covering much of southern New Mexico
  13. 23. Largest city in New Mexico, home to the International Balloon Fiesta
  14. 29. Mountain range visible from Albuquerque