The Bandera Volcano Ice Cave, also known as the Zuni Cave, is a lava tube cave formed by the nearby Bandera volcano more than 3,000 years ago. The landscape surrounding the cave bears the scars of its volcanic past. As such, it is affectionately known as New Mexico’s “Land of Ice and Fire.” The cave’s shape and shade ensure the temperature never rises above 31 degrees Fahrenheit. The green color of the ice comes from arctic algae, which feed off the moisture of the ice and the narrow rays of…
