GETTING THERE: Southwest flies nonstop from BWI to Albuquerque, starting at $224 round trip. Connecting flights also are available on United, Delta, Frontier and American Airlines for about the same price. Santa Fe is an hour's drive north of Albuquerque and a much more attractive base, within easy reach of Bandelier and Los Alamos. Quieter Taos is a few scenic hours north. You can also fly to Santa Fe, with connections, for about $500 round trip.
