Prickly Pear Cactus and Preparing Nopales 

One of the most recognizable plants of any desert environment is the cactus. And one of the most prevalent species of cactus is the prickly pear. In this video, Instructional Coordinator Alexandra McKinney will introduce this unique plant and share some of its most interesting uses and how you can prepare the plant for use as a vegetable in some of your favorite side dishes.
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New Mexico Historic Sites are storied places where the past is palpable. They invite you to hit the road, explore, and get out in the golden New Mexico sun. It's your chance to follow in the footsteps of indigenous people, Spanish conquistadors, Civil War soldiers, outlaws, and lawmen.
Visiting a New Mexico Historic Site promises to grant you a deeper understanding of those who have gone before us and helped make us who we are today.