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Area Lakes and State Parks – This area truly offers the recreationist tranquil scenes and also opportunities to enjoy water sports.  Ute Lake located only 50 minutes away on Highway 54 is an excellent area to fish, wind surf, boat, and ski.  Conchas Lake is situated on the Canadian River, northwest of Tucumcari.  This oasis in the desert offers many of the same recreational opportunities as Ute Lake, Crappie, bass, walleyed pike and catfish are stocked in the lake.  Conchas Lake is also the site of Conchas Dam and the Corps of Engineers.  There are many areas to picnic and relax, hike, and areas for RV’s and Tents.

Ute Lake State Park, Logan NM

Conchas Lake State Park, Conchas NM

Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course

5 miles west of Tucumcari on Historic Route 66 is the Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course.  This hidden lush 9-hole golf course is open Tuesday through Sunday.  Complete with driving range and golf cart rentals, the Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course is one of eastern New Mexico’s secrets awaiting you as you visit the area.