Weekend in New Mexico: White Sands, Las Cruces, & Carlsbad Caverns National Park

On our way back to Texas for the holidays, we spent the weekend in Southern New Mexico exploring White Sands National Monument, Las Cruces, and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. We had a blast playing in the sand dunes, drinking coffee and eating food, and wandering through the CRAZY caverns!
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[@guardian35]

I live in Las Cruces and just had this randomly pop up in my recommends. Glad you had fun. 😄

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a great time! You live in a beautiful area!

[@guardian35]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I live on the south side of Las Cruces, between the NMSU Campus and "A" Mountain (Tortugas Mountain). If you're ever back in the area there are some great hiking areas behind "A" Mountain in the Organ Mountains and NMSU has a beautiful campus to explore. Both are best in early Spring before the summer heat hits and there's still a cool breeze. Don't get me started on the great Mexican food. Check out La Posta(a classic), Andale's(that salsa bar!), and Si Senor(best margaritas and michelada's). Edit P.S. Great tip for White Sands. Put your phones/electronics/wallets in sealed cases or even plastic baggies if you're gonna have them on you. The sand gets into Everything, can scratch screens/delicate surfaces, and do a number on the ports of your devices. On the Plus side, walking barefoot is a great way to exfoliate your feet. Come out soft and smooth. lol

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow, thank you so so much for all of the tips! We really look forward to making it back that way. Lots of great free boondocking spots for our van + all of the amazing food and hikes you mentioned make it right up our alley!

[@brookemunoz7960]

I live u. Las cruses to

[@brookemunoz7960]

I would love to get a heart or a shoutout!💙

[@itxelhermosillo5856]

This popped up on my KZbin and I wasn’t disappointed☺️ I live in Las Cruces and I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@sambawse]

I lived in Las Cruces for 5 years. I miss those mountains so much!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

What a beautiful place to call home! 😍

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@sambawse]

@@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374 i subbed!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

@@sambawse Thanks alot, we will be dropping clips of the first episode before we let out the whole thing. The second episode is already recorded, we will drop those clips as well. we would love to hear more from you.

[@jorgemaese360]

Like how your wife looks at you when you talk! She loves you for sure!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I sure do! 🥰🥰

[@fukwhaturgoingthru]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Aww 🥰

[@jonjgonzales9152]

Im born and raised in Las Cruces, NM and spent many a childhood weekend in White Sands so I love watching these types of videos. You guys had me smiling throughout then entire video. Im glad you enjoyed Southern New Mexico. I'm proud to be from here and enjoy hearing and watching these stories.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This puts a huge smile on our face! Getting positive feedback from locals of places we visit means a lot to us! We love New Mexico and cannot wait to explore more of the state someday 🥰

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@moviestar1296]

Thank you for coming to our state and showing the world what we have to offer. As a New Mexican, I have to say you choose. I just love, love Las Cruces. Love from Albuquerque

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love New Mexico so much!!! Happy to share it and we hope to share more in the future!

[@rosehil6718]

I went to Carlsbad Cavern many years ago and I could have spent the whole day in there and your right simply Awesome

[@hannahp-h3330]

Las Cruces is my home! It’s so amazing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Such an awesome city!

[@Ezdoesit0127]

Me too

[@Cienega32]

I used to drive thru Las Cruces on road trips from home in Las Vegas NV (25 years). I loved the view coming down I-10 - the postcard shot - every time I came thru. So much that I moved here 15 years ago and love it still. Dark skies, coyotes singing at nite, different beauty with every short road trip.

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@madishea2649]

I’m from Carlsbad and a lived in Las Cruces I miss the mountains☹️ this popped up in my recommendations thanks for showing New Mexico some love!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The mountains there are so so beautiful!

[@lizkuy]

Las Cruces my home town lots of fun memories at White Sands.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Such a gorgeous park!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@Kevin-mv1wc]

Wow what, a youtuber actually came to carlsbad?? 😹 I feel honored, our little town isn't much to talk about besides the caverns😹

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Y'all also have a bomb Mexican spot we hit up the first time called Carniceria San Juan De Los Lagos. LOVED it!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@lindaruiz9631]

White Sands is a beautiful place to go just to get away & explore the Sand dunes! My parents used to bring us my Sisters & baby brother Bobby to the park when we just kids & the Caverns at Carlsbad is just wonderful especially ‘The Big Room”.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loved both so much!

[@viswanathamvempati8159]

As a senior from India I came to my son’s place Lascruces in July 2020 . I visited white sands in August 2020 . Due to covid my son did not arrange for my visit places around LAS Cruces . Your video gave lot of joy & happiness to me . I like your video & achoring & explanation . Happy New year to you in advance 2021 .

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are so happy the video brought you joy! And we hope you can go back and visit more spots in town next time as well! Happy New Year!

[@Carolann_237]

I learned to remember it this way: stalagmites = they might reach the ceiling someday; stalactites = hold tight to the ceiling Looks like a really cool place to visit.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oooo good way to remember it!!!

[@justnisss]

This is a good intro for my upcoming trip to White Sands NP!! So excited for this!!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

I love how you're like 'science isn't really by best subject', but then go on to ace the explanation!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha thankfully I’m good at memorizing (which helped me do well in college)! 🤣🤣 And the caves just got us sooo excited that I was ready to go live there and study them forever!

[@fukwhaturgoingthru]

Been there! My daddy took my brother and I when we were younger. I had an amazing time in New Mexico.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

New Mexico is SO underrated, what a beautiful state!

[@TheJquirico]

I live in Cruces, and I'm a vendor at the market y'all visited! So cool to see something like this pop up on my feed.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Very cool! That market was amazing!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@dejhabashton2301]

I live i Albuquerque and I've explored all of New Mexico and you guys just randomly popped up on my feed I'm glad you guys enjoyed it!!!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a great time! We hope to make it back sometime soon once COVID is over!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@chrisroybal1345]

You guys missed the dusk bat flight at Carlsbad. That is also very awesome to see!

[@carolynmyers2222]

Great place to visit. My sister and I rolled down the hills. Way before all the new things and up grade.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loved them both!

[@jeslynmo]

You drove right past Guadalupe National Park! Thanks for the tips on White Sands, Las Cruces, and Carlsbad. We're leaving on a trip to those three (plus Guadalupe, Ft. Davis, and Big Bend) in 2 weeks. You made it all look great!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had already been to Guadalupe on a previous trip 😃 We're glad the video was helpful! We also have more content on our website as well: adventuresofaplusk.com/things-to-do-at-white-sands Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@sonny1172]

I loved White Sands so much more than the Great Sand Dunes since the Sand was so much softer. We did all the hikes, which were so easy and went sledding (we brought our own sleds). Loved Carlsbad. I think it is the best cave in the National Park system. We did the Wild Cave tour and got the rangers all to ourselves, it was amazing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That sounds awesome! We're excited to visit those parks again one day!

[@kevtronprime5182]

I live in las cruces and seeing this reminded me of how much i enjoyed going to this places. I'd like to go again

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yay! Glad we could remind you!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@batboi1317]

I live in las cruces and I’m glade you went to the two places I always want to go back to!

[@scotlansharp2277]

I live in Carlsbad and was born in Alamogordo. Glad this video popped up in my suggestions

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for watching!!

[@24567423ify]

I live in Las Cruces too. Glad you enjoyed your trip and time at the downtown farmer’s market. Another good place for Mexican food is El Sombrero. You would like their salsa.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for the tip!!

[@gmaneis]

I'm an old guy, 73, and I usually end up making fun of a lot of people's stupid videos because they so often try to be super cute and overly perky, and they so often get most of the facts wrong about the places they visit. Wow! Your video is so refreshing. I love caves, and once worked at White Sands National Monument, so I know you got the facts right about both places. Your enthusiasm was a rare breath of fresh air, too. Always great to see young folks who get as excited about fantastic places as I do. Thanks for posting. I just subscribed and clicked the bell, too!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! This put a big smile on our faces! We had sooo much fun this weekend...both places were so unique and magical and we’re glad we got the facts right! 🙌🏼

[@Honeybee-rw2yp]

Stumbled upon your channel as tomorrow we visit White Sands National Park. Absolutely enjoyed how informational it was. Mole looked amazing. It's hard to find good eats on the road. We've had the pleasure of visiting Carlsbad Caverns and it is stunning to say the least! Great video.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching! We hope you have a great trip!

[@laurenjoyner4924]

I've been following you guys for years. Inlove his you dobt necessarily go yk all the tourist areas. I'd love to soneday do a US or Canada road trip ❤

[@Phatgsmobiledetailing1]

Thank you for Visiting our State. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!! I was born in Silver City, live in Las Cruces. Again thanks for showing our state some Love.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for the kind words Gilbert! We love New Mexico!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@Dynamic.velocity]

I just want to say, we followed your exact trip and it was amazing. Thank you for doing all the hard work for us. We went to Roswell right after the Caverns since we were so close.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That's awesome! We're glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@scifijunky1979]

I live in Las Cruces, and gone to White Sands on multiple occasions. I prefer going there a couple of hours before sunsets which makes the environment so surreal as if you’re in another planet. The site is so quiet and majestic, it’s quite an enchanting place. I would recommend people visiting White Sands around that time.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That would be a beautiful time to visit!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@violahamilton782]

And especially on Full Moon nights! But don't miss the sunset, it's unbelievably magical.

[@loeyminske3459]

What a great video! Never been to Carlsbad Caverns but have been to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky and that was cool! We learned in school that Stalgmites, "might" reach the ceiling and Stalagtites, had to hold "tight" so they didn't fall! Need to go back to New Mexico and check out some more interesting things! Thanks

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We really want to go to Mammoth Caves! And that's a great way to remember the names!

[@ladylightning98]

Just visited White Sands & Carlsbad Caverns in January. Loved them both! We stayed in Alamogordo.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Those are beautiful parks!

[@rustysmith5809]

The way I remembered stalactites from the stalagmites is T stood for Top from stalactites and mites crawled on the ground floor.

[@robertwhitemoto]

From Dallas. planning a 2021 road trip and these two spots are on the agenda for sure... haven't been in 40 yrs. Giving my son the same experience. thanks for sharing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ah nice! Such a great road trip!!!

[@billj5645]

Big Bend, Davis Mountains and Guadalupe Mounts could be on your route too!

[@DrBFromEarth]

Oh my God you guys! I just came across your channel and i think you're awesome. I just love the way the wife looks at the guy while he's talking with that adorable puppy look in her eyes. God bless!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@shellsandpetals1652]

I am planning a trip there with my husband. Thanks for a great sneak preview. Excited.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Have a great time!!

[@shellsandpetals1652]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Ty 🙂

[@zxJC34xz]

This is so cool 😎 ! I live in las cruces. . Glad you guys enjoyed your time here 😁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was awesome!

[@michelleosterman9965]

My 6-year old who watches your videos with me at bedtime, thought the caverns were EXTRA cool today because you had been there. (He's also taken to describing all his meals "like A+K do." Everything is "pillowy"!)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha how cute! This made our night! Tell him we said hello! 👋

[@biancatorres3559]

Thats crazy!! You guys popped up in my recommendations and I live near Las Cruces, NM. They are beautiful places to visit. Carlsbad Caverns hold a very special place in my heart and my husband proposed to me there and it was the last mine roadtrip we took right before he passed away. Hopefully I can visit one day again once I am ready.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s a gorgeous area! So many cool natural features over there!

[@karenreaves3650]

The algorithms know

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@BLACKxR3APERR]

This was hands down the best vlog that I've seen in New Mexico!! You guys did a great job with the editing, cool nature spots, & just overall the vlog was super interesting!! I'm an Eagle scout so I'm always looking for new places to explore 👌🏾 I also subscribed!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much Devin! We are so happy you enjoyed it! New Mexico is amazing and we have soooo much left to explore there (one day)!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@rustysmith5809]

Thanks for visiting. Next time, text ahead and Ill show you around a few other places.

[@pamelakern2849]

I just love New Mexico 🇲🇽 Great job on this one !!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Pamela, we love it too!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@DavidGutierrez-nt7ov]

Great video guys! Definitely, on my bucket list for this year. The food got me seriously hungry! LOL😃

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much David! These two parks are so cool and unique and combine that with solid food and you have a pretty awesome trip!

[@carolebrandt9023]

I live right across from the downtown mall. Next time you visit Las Cruces bring your hiking gear and plan on going to Dripping Springs. Lots to hike and discover and the scenery is amazing after a few rains.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Daddyben23]

Carlsbad caverns looks amazing! Definitely will be checking it out.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We seriously cannot say enough great things about it! Truly incredible and this video did NOT do it justice!

[@Shadowwaluigi]

Love the video...planning a weekend mini vacation with the kids from Dallas....now I know where we are going!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope y’all have a blast! This is such a fun weekend trip!

[@jacobv8447]

My home town is heavenly. Beyond beautiful.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s so beautiful!

[@carolynmyers2222]

Great places to visit. I was at White Sands more. Love it.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It's a very cool place!

[@sashaoechsner5069]

I live in Alamogordo! So awesome that you guys did a video. Crazy how that your video popped up in my feed!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@edwardedmundson4356]

I live in Las Cruces. Next time, try Andele Dog House. Fantastic food, and your dog is welcome on the patio.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Our dog isn’t the best dog for hanging out on patios, but thanks for the tip anyway! And thanks for watching!

[@ratwithplague]

White Sands and Carlsbad Caverns are 2 of my favorite parts of New Mexico. One of the times I went to Carlsbad Caverns it was windy day and the power went out. Luckily, I was in a place with backup lights, but the people on the elevator must have been terrified.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow, that would've been so scary! 😱

[@pitapanda8319]

You could've taken the scenic route from Cruces to Alamogordo then up through Cloudcroft and Mayhill and over to Artesia then down to Carlsbad. Takes you through the Lincoln National Forest. Cloudcroft is also a favorite of tourists. Thanks for the video.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I forget why we didn’t that time, but it’s on our list for next time!

[@lockguy2652]

lol, the muffin man! muffin man! great reference Adam... 6:24

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahah!

[@cheddar2848]

Awesome video guys and the food looks so good. White Sands is so cool and beautiful. Happy travels.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! It’s crazy because it looks like snow at times but it’s sand!

[@NewHomes101]

Kudos to you for crafting such an exceptional video! 🎥🌟 The way you presented the information was captivating and engaging. It's no wonder that Las Cruces is attracting so many incredible people from all walks of life. The city is evolving into a vibrant melting pot of cultures and ideas, and it's a joy to witness. As if that weren't enough, the homes being built in Metro Verde and Sonoma Ranch are the epitome of elegance and luxury. It's a testament to the exciting future that awaits those lucky enough to call Las Cruces home.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@MegaSweet16]

Thank you guys for sharing your adventures. God bless🙏

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@billj5645]

Oh wow, I wish you hadn't shown the mole enchiladas, now I have to have some. That's a great walk through the caverns, there are views and cave formations all along the way, it's all scenic. There used to be a snack bar at the bottom, maybe it's still there, then you ride the elevator back up. I believe the geologic formations (reef?) containing the caverns are the same formations that are exposed at Guadalupe Mountains which isn't all that far away.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We think we showed lots of scenery along the way to imply it’s scenic 😊

[@billj5645]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I watched it all again and I agree so I edited my comment.

[@oliverjh1281]

That whole area looks amazing from the white sands to the caverns ! Looking forward to the next on 👍 have a great Christmas guys 👏👏👌

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

New Mexico is super underrated! We can’t wait to go back eventually and explore more. Have a wonderful holiday! Can’t wait to share some delicious Texas things soon 🙌🏼

[@davidwim9746]

also mid New Mexico you should check out the cliff dwellings

[@luna5226]

I live in las cruces! Glad you liked it (:

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Such a beautiful area!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@StrayDogVideos]

We did Carslbad then White Sands in the same day. Both were amazing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Nice! That's a solid day!

[@Chihuahua-l5m]

I love going to New Mexico I love going to White Sands and Carlsbad caverns

[@ericmunson88]

Carlsbad caverns looks amazing! Definitely will put it on my bucket list.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It is absolutely wild! We had so many people tell us recently that Kartchner Caverns in Arizona is amazing too!

[@karenreaves3650]

I have been to the Caverns, beautiful.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We LOVE them!

[@xyprophis3067]

Heading north on 285... Be sure that you are 100% awake or have company and good music. The Dead Heart of NM is between Roswell and Vaughan

[@duaneulman9915]

Thank you

[@jamiewalters4]

So awesome. Carlsbad Caverns looks amazing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are now reallyyyy into caverns! We want to do a tour where you crawl through them (or at least I do, not sure Adam is into the idea lol!)

[@tracyatkins6120]

Oh no!! Ya’ll should have went from Las Cruces to Cloudcroft, stopped and hiked a trail in the beautiful mountains, stayed the night at The Lodge, or just go eat dinner there, then on to Artesia and do the Bronze Statue tour (lots of hx), then on to Carlsbad!! Maybe next time.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Next time! We only have the weekends to explore, but will be back!

[@xX_Templar_Xx-1]

If y’all ever come back to Las Cruces let me know. I’ll show you some views, sites and great places to eat.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Sounds like a plan Andy! 😃

[@christinacastillo2249]

Ándele Dog House, The Shed, Taqueria Chavez & Canutillo, TX try Lupita’s Tamales. The best tamales & burritos!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yum! Cannot wait to go back!

[@Justal01]

Las Vegas Taos Old Route 66 themed. Great work!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for watching!

[@ellekhaye_1022]

I’ve had mole in Puebla last 2019 and craving for it since! I might just go to NM to try what you had!!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Mole is SO good! We have had it a couple times since and continue to love it!

[@Covermeinsunshine344]

Love watching y’all! Excited to go here soon

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Loved it. Great information 👍 😊 and brilliantly edited. Wish you both lots more success in 2020.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much Don! 🙌🏼🤗 Happy (almost) New Year! 🎉

[@AmyObsessivelyCrafty]

How crazy! This popped up in my recommended. I live in Las Cruces!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

👋🏼👋🏼

[@tlynnven]

Just stumbled upon your channel! My husband and I just outfitted our jeep and our goal is to visit all the national parks!! In May, we are planning to make a trip to New Mexico and I wanted some ideas! Thanks so much! Loved this video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is so awesome!! We posted a more recent video from SW NM and have a video from Santa Fe and Taos if you need other ideas too!

[@tlynnven]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Thank you so much!

[@6914junior]

We're a full-time traveling family, in an RV (with two small kids) and are presently in Phoenix (for another week). I was able to get the entire month of March off from work, so we started doing some research and creating a Phoenix to Tampa bucket list. That's when I discovered this video... Great information, GREAT value with added tidbits about your location and great editing (we really have to UP our vlog game)... I think what I'm trying to say, is that it's "Great"?!?!. All kidding aside, I've now subscribed and added you to Insta and look forward to checking out your other videos. NM, Texas, Louisiana are going to be our main focuses during this trip... Cheers, The Oily Travelers

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi y’all! We appreciate this so much!!! Thank you for the kind words and for watching. We were supposed to make a New Orleans vlog about a month ago, but weather stopped us. We are headed to the Tampa area next week, so keep an eye out for that! 🤗

[@evanapodaca_2056]

I live in cruces and im glad you had a blast

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Sophie-kn3gh]

Love these places!

[@idoltyler06]

So I know you guys went here a while back, but this just came up in my feed. If you ever come again, when you go to Carlsbad, you dont have to go through Texas necessarily. You just go back over the mountains, pass White Sands into Alamogordo ( where I'm from ) and go through the mountains of Cloudcroft which is really pretty and just go straight until Artesia and continue east til Carlsbad. Just a pro tip. Awesome video though

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

I forget why we went the way we did, but it worked better for us at the time. We planned to go to Ruidoso and Cloudcroft this winter, but had to change our plans. Hopefully someday!

[@idoltyler06]

I love both towns. Ruidoso has much more than Cloudcroft, but they are both great in their own rights. Hope you guys get a chance to come through again

[@todoshuichituber1863]

I live there and to have it pop up in my recommended I’m happy!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for watching!

[@frankstark3036]

Have you been to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky? If not it would be a great trip for you and you could compare them

[@hopierice4472]

Next time you come to las cruces go to a place called sugies. My mom works there and it’s a sandwich shop but it has icecream and biscuits and gravy and lots of stuff! It’s very great!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! Thanks for the tip!

[@dmarchetti7116]

Almost every place here in Cruces has free chips and salsa. When you come through LC again, you should try Andele dog house, it has a salsa bar with 4 different salsas and pico de gallo. It is near the Plaza in Mesilla. I would recommend the green chili chicken enchiladas, they are some of the best in town. The tacos are also a great option if you are wanting to split.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for the tips!

[@letty88]

I would not go here. Andele Dog House owner and employees are very racist. 👎🏼

[@savidelao3872]

You guys radiate love and positive energy!!! Was thinking of taking a road trip here and you guys really sold it for me (:

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for the kind words! It's beautiful out there 😍

[@Diana-lo6cx]

You guys are getting so good at describing your food! Nice video! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! We’ve been trying to work on describing things better (and learning new words lol!) We hope you have a very merry Christmas!

[@Diana-lo6cx]

@@AdventuresofAplusK not sure if you what The Endless adventure but Eric and Allison are good at describing food. Maybe you could "borrow" some of their words! LOL

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So funny you say that because they inspired us to get better at it! And Adam 100% accidentally copied one of their reactions in our next vlog because we have been watching them so much 😂😬

[@JonathanDavidLife]

You guys are so fun! Thanks for the video, I’m in New Mexico now!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for the kind words Jonathan! Enjoy NM for us!

[@benniecrawford6876]

My husband is from Tatum NM and everyone in NM knows his cousin Brian Urlacher from Lovington. My husband has taken me all over NM including White Sands and Carlsbad and it is the Land Of Enchantment.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It sure is! Beautiful state!

[@ParkerOutside]

Definitely need to make a trip out to New Mexico! Wow!! So cool.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

New Mexico is SO underrated!

[@ParkerOutside]

@@AdventuresofAplusK my dad has so many great stories from traveling in New Mexico! I can’t wait to go.

[@kfaith97]

I love Cruces 🥰

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Beautiful area!

[@michelletaylor1594]

went here in december! ah it's so cool u guys uploaded this video a day before the white sands become a national park :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Pretty crazy how quickly its status changed!

[@Greenchileaddict]

You should most definitely sled next time. The park encourages it because it keeps the dunes active.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We sled in Utah at some dunes and it was a blast!

[@kennethmaese4622]

As a native New Mexican thank you for this video

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Of course!

[@thenicolencreasetalkshow1374]

we are from las cruces

[@Foshiizzlle]

So glad you tried mole! It’s definitely a delicious concoction AND on enchiladas! Super yummy. Oh and the parks looked beautiful 🤣 By the way you guys are super adorable together!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We cannot believe we had never tried it before! It’s so so good! 🤤 And thank you so much! 🥰🥰

[@dreams..forlove1402]

So sweet guys you are....ok 2020 awesome must you have there...my love guys

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@moonwave8191]

Thanks for showing my beautiful city, Alamogordo.Did you go to Cloudcroft which is 16 miles up 8,600 ft above sea level in the mountains temperature drop 20 degrees waterfalls are there. Also , Ruidoso lake , snow which is only 45 minutes away the Apache reservation is there it’s beautiful. Next visit. Look them up.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We haven’t made it there yet! That was the plan for this winter, but we wanted to respect NM’s travel restrictions, so we will save it for next year.

[@Droskyify]

I live in these areas :) so happy yall got to experience it! Been to them l I ke 100 times

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

New Mexico is gorgeous!

[@cdd4248]

I live in Mesilla Park. Interesting how the YT algorithmn works. I forget how beautiful it is here -it takes a visitor to remind me!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love when we can help a local remember how awesome their area is!