Overview
Mora is a town in Northeast New Mexico. Its proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains makes it a useful base of operations for hunting, fishing, hiking, etc.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Mora
Morphy Lake State Park
Anthony Rivera Professional Outfitters, Inc.
One of several outfitters in town offering trips into the nearby Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Wettest: Jul and Aug. (climate data from nearby Santa Fe)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TSM Taos Regional Airport, Taos — 38 mi away. Directions
- SAF Santa Fe Municipal Airport, Santa Fe — 49 mi away. Directions
- ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport, Albuquerque — 97 mi away (major hub). Directions
The nearest city with major commercial air service is Albuquerque, about 150 miles to the south. To drive to Mora from Albuquerque, follow I-25 to Las Vegas (New Mexico), then turn north on NM 65. This road can be difficult going in the winter.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Morphy Lake State Park
- Lunch Crystal's Cafe
- Afternoon Anthony Rivera Professional Outfitters, Inc.
- Dinner Pizza Pro/Sub City of Mora
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
The nearest city with major commercial air service is Albuquerque, about 150 miles to the south. To drive to Mora from Albuquerque, follow I-25 to Las Vegas (New Mexico), then turn north on NM 65. This road can be difficult going in the winter.
See
Do
Do Anthony Rivera Professional Outfitters, Inc.
One of several outfitters in town offering trips into the nearby Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Eat
Sleep
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