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Painting by Connie Chavez
Another gem for your Mora visit is Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort. Positioned perfectly along the Mora River, Sipapu is typically the first resort in New Mexico to open as well as the last to close. Any skier or snowboarder will enjoy a long sea- son on the slopes with easy runs for the beginner and some of the toughest black diamonds you will ever experience. With their infamous snow castle and yearly cardboard sled races, Sipapu remains a key attraction for visitors to Mora. Even when it warms up, Sipapu remains one of Mora’s coolest attractions, with its frisbee golf courses, hiking trails, fishing spots, and concert events. With hotel rooms and cabins to rent, Sipapu is just one more highlight that makes Mora a spectacular destina- tion.
EXPLORING MORA:
Mora provides many other fantastic sites to explore throughout its whole county. A journey through our county could land you at Fort Union National Monument. Exposed to the wind, within a sweeping valley of short grass prairie, amid the swales of the Santa Fe Trail, lie the territorial-style adobe remnants of the largest 19th century mili- tary fort in the region. For forty years, 1851-1891, Fort Union functioned as an agent of political and cultural change, whether desired or not, in New Mexico and throughout the Southwest.
Or maybe you’d prefer to explore Mora through the lens of the old west. Mora County is home to the historic Santa Fe Trails. Santa Fe Trail is a hiking, bik- ing, and horse trail in that is 1.6 miles long and begins at 6,358 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 3.1 miles with a total elevation gain of 96 feet. This trail is guaranteed to give you beautiful sites with a travel filled with historic nostalgia.
If you find yourself on the interstate in Mora County, don’t pass the wonderful gem of the village of Wagon Mound. Resting at the foot of the infamous mound that looks like a covered wagon, the area is sure to bring back thoughts of the Old West. And if your visiting during Labor Day Weekend you’ll want to be sure to take advantage of the Famous Bean Day Celebration. Held annually, rain or shine, you’ll enjoy Wagon Mound’s rich history and community as they celebrate with parades, dances, music in the park, and some of the best BBQ in the state. DESTINATION MORA:
With all it has to offer, Mora is a worthy destination for any tourist looking for a great experience any time of the year. The Mora Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience the wonderful world of the Mora Valley. Whether you come to tour the historic mills, fish our clean waters, camp our beautiful sites, or play alongside our wonderful mountainsides, you will not regret making Mora your destination.
GREENHOUSES
Open May and June
9-4
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesday’s
La Cueva Cafe/ BBQ Open for lunch July 1 through end of Raspberry Season
Closed Mondays
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