Nolan Richardson

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Nolan Richardson is a legendary basketball coach who was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, but made his mark in the state of New Mexico.


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Richardson played college basketball at Western Texas Junior College and Texas Western College and later coached at Bowie High School in El Paso before moving on to the college ranks. He coached at Western Texas Junior College, Tulsa, and Arkansas, leading Arkansas to a national championship in 1994.

New Mexico is home to several landmarks and attractions that showcase the state's rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Some good reasons to visit the state include its stunning landscapes, vibrant art scene, diverse cuisine, and historic sites.

Specific points of interest to see in New Mexico include the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the Taos Pueblo, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and the White Sands National Monument. Other notable sites include the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, and the Bandelier National Monument.

Interesting facts about New Mexico include that it is the fifth-largest state in the United States, that it has a unique blend of Native American, Spanish, and Anglo-American cultures, and that it was the site of the first atomic bomb test during World War II.

The best time of year to visit New Mexico depends on what you want to see and do. Spring and fall are generally the most pleasant seasons, with mild temperatures and beautiful scenery. The winter months are ideal for skiing and other winter sports, while the summer months can be hot but offer opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping.

       

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National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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