Blue Hole
+1 575 472-3370, (http://www.santarosanm.or...). year round, 24 hours. this famous scuba diving spot is a crystal clear 80 ft 24.4 m deep. over 7,000 divers pull permits here each year. basic dive shop on site.
Santa Rosa Lake State Park
North of town on nm 91, +1 575 472-3110, (http://www.emnrd.state.nm...). camping some but not all sites developed, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing and wind surfing on and around a man-made reservoir. several short hiking trails offer great views. fee $5/vehicle for day use; additional fees for camping.