If you are flying across the sw or visiting that area there are some great places to see and easy access by gen av. There is a nice airport at Santa Fe and lots to see in the historic old town, with a lot of Western and Indian art and jewelry shops ,with many hotels and restaurants, serving most anything but cheese curds.
A short flight away is Los Alamos with the fascinating science and atomic museum. The airport is supurbe ,5500 by 100 and smooth, be aware of the restricted area adjacent to the south and normal procedure is to land to west and takeoff east, with high terrain to the west making a go around harder. The museum is neaby and fascinating with the story of the development of the first two bombs on site, very well told. Those who worked there were so smart their mind was a weapon, Dr. Oppenheimer foremost with 170 I Q,. You can see it in an hour or really linger much longer and read in depth. Nice folks there too. And resturants and two good hotels if staying overnight. It is reputed to have the highest education level of anywhere in the U S, lots of PHDs and still a busy research lab.
Taos is nearby, good runway, another Indian art town and with the ski area also. One warning, this is an advanced ski area, many of the runs are steep and narrow in the trees, not a place for beginners. Santa Fe has an easier ski area as does Alb to the south, again with a good airport.
The wide open spaces and often good weather make flying a preferred way to go and shrink travel time.
