Looking for a college town with a little adventure, or even just a view? You'd be tested to find a more visually diverse and stunning place in America's Southwest than New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. From its famous ski resorts of Taos and fine-arts hub of Santa Fe, to the non-stop nightlife of hectic Albuquerque, New Mexico offers more diversions than you can experience over the course of a college career. Desert buffs, hiking and rafting enthusiasts, and antique-hunters will enjoy living in this state.
New Mexico has an equally diverse offering of 28 public and 15 private colleges and universities from which to choose. Its largest city, Albuquerque, plays host to The University of New Mexico, with branch campuses or education centers in Los Alamos, Gallup, Taos, and Santa Fe. Las Cruces, situated at the intersection of Interstate 10 and 25, is home to New Mexico State University.
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