[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 26633]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         CLOUDCROFT, NEW MEXICO

 Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, recently the city of Cloudcroft, 
New Mexico was named one of the world's ``10 Overlooked and Underrated 
Winter Destinations,'' by the editors of Fodor's Travel Publications.
  Cloudcroft hasn't changed much over the years. There are more summer 
homes than before, but the permanent population has not grown 
substantially, and the Village still maintains a small-town atmosphere 
that is so appealing to the tourists who come from every state in the 
Union and many foreign countries. They appreciate the attitude of the 
locals and the laid-back feeling of the community as contrasted to the 
high-speed life in the big cities.
  Cloudcroft is located in the southeastern area of New Mexico. A small 
mountain village located in the heart of the Lincoln National Forest. 
It is a great travel location for both the outdoors and indoors 
visitors. For individuals who enjoy the outdoors, it offers year-round 
hiking, mountain biking, skiing, golfing and other activities. For the 
indoors visitors it offers a variety of unique shops, restaurants, and 
museums.
  Cloudcroft is not commonly known for its glitzy ski resorts like 
other cities in New Mexico but rather as a perfect location for 
families learning the ropes. It offers a number of great inns and the 
distinction of having no stoplights. A great place for families to take 
their vacations. Children can play outside and adults can enjoy the 
quietness of the village.
  Cloudcroft offers several festive events such as the New Year's Eve 
Torchlight Parade down the Cloudcroft mountain, caroling in the Clouds 
and Currier & Ives Candelit Christmas in December, or the full-moon 
ice-skating in February.
  When visiting Cloudcroft, one must not miss the opportunity to go 
sledding on the dunes of White Sands National Monument or visit the 
Sunspot National Solar Observatory. No matter what your preference, 
Cloudcroft has an activity for you.
  Many of us share a passion for travel, but often times finding a good 
location is not always easy. However, Cloudcroft truly is a city often 
overlooked by most. With its great weather, shopping and mountains, I 
am proud to say Cloudcroft is a part of New Mexico.

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