Corona, New Mexico, is located on Interstate 54 at the Northwestern corner of Lincoln County bordering on Torrance County. This village with less than 200 inhabitants sits also on the crossroads of Route 247 leading East to Roswell and Route 42, which winds alongside the impressive Gallinas Peak (8615 ft. elevation) and the densely forested mountains of Cibola National Forest to the West leading towards the metropolis of Albuquerque.
Only 30 Minutes drive South of Coronas on I 54, near Ancho, stretches the Capitan Mountain Range of Lincoln National Forest with even higher peaks, such as Jacks Peak with an elevation of 9636 ft. and El Capitan Mountain, with 10083 ft. Lincoln National Forest provides ample opportunity for skiing in the winter and a great variety of recreational areas for hiking and outdoor activities in the summer.
Points of interest are Ski Apache, Lincoln State Monument, Valley of Fires State Park, and further West the Fort Craig National History Site. Ruidoso, New Mexico, near Capitan Mountains, is the county seat of Lincoln County. Here the Straddling Museum of the Horse and Three Rivers Petroglyph National Recreation Area provide historical and geological interest, while the nearby Snow Canyon Ski Area beckons winter sport enthusiasts, who are looking for an intimate family oriented ski resort at reasonable rates with un-crowded slopes and tubing hills.
Coronas proximity to Ski Apache is ideal for ski and snowboarding fans who seek even more excitement. Corona provides school ski programs for their students at Ski Apache. This premier New Mexico ski resort offers instruction for every level of expertise all the way up to extreme skiing and snowboarding. A wealth of events and competitions pose many exciting opportunities to enjoy thrills and spills. Alpine cross-country skiing is a perfect way to enjoy the quiet splendor of this spectacular winter wonderland at a slower pace. Refresh your energy with great food and beverages in the friendly atmosphere of the ski lodge and other restaurants. Relax and view breathtaking sunsets of red, orange and purple on the snows blanketing the Sierra Blanca and the surrounding Sacramento Mountains. World class live music, entertainment, shops and some of the best Las Vegas style casino gaming in New Mexico add endless choices for Après Ski fun.
Hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, horse races, fishing, hunting in clean mountain air among tall pines and spectacular mountain scenery are perfect summer activities around Corona. Golf fans will find top-class courses nearby. Carrizozo Canyon Golf Course was listed in the top 25 courses of America. The Links Golf course at Ruidoso was ranked among the top ten best courses of New Mexico by Golf Digest Magazine.
Find your perfectly relaxing hideout, a chalet, a beautiful log cabin, or choose a wooded lot in this beautiful alpine setting of the Land of Enchantment with its tall trees and long views across the sierras to build your own mountain retreat here at Corona, New Mexico.
When you think of New Mexico real estate for sale, do you think of a working horse ranch, maybe a cattle ranch, or maybe acres of nothing but green grass and birds, squirrels, maybe a dog and cat? Corona Ranch has all this and more for you, surrounded by 100,000 acres you can ride, hikes, explore, all within your time frame. Create the life you have wished for.° ° °
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