Golf

Some of the best courses in the region—and there are some outstanding ones—are just outside town. The two University of New Mexico courses (www.unmgolf.com) and the four operated by the City of Albuquerque have their charms, and the rates are reasonable. Each course has a clubhouse and pro shop, where clubs and other equipment can be rented. Weekday play is first-come, first-served, but reservations are taken for weekends.

Golf Management Office. Contact the Golf Management Office for details on the four city-run courses. Albuquerque, New Mexico. 505/888–8115; www.cabq.gov/golf.

UNM Championship Golf Course. This 18-hole mid-1960s "Red" Lawrence-designed facility continues to impress; also known as UNM South, it has garnered countless awards and hosted PGA and LPGA qualifying events. 3601 University Blvd. SE, just west of airport off I–25, Airport, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106. 505/277–4546; www.unmgolf.com. $31–$45; $10 for riding cart.