New Mexico Nomad

Nomad Mercado

A New Mexico Marketplace

Arts, crafts, specialty foods. The Nomad Mercado was created to connect New Mexico artists and businesses with a larger audience.

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Georgia O'Keeffe

"All the earth colors of the painter's palette are out there in the many miles of badlands."

Dining

New Mexico has a fantastic local food scene. In most communities, you are doing yourself a disservice if you eat at chain restaurants.

Whereas it would be overwhelming to catalogue all of them, here are some local favorites. Feedback, suggestions and tips from other locals is welcomed and appreciated!

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Epic Events

Red Rock Balloon Rally

Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial

Balloon Fiesta

Gathering of Nations

Need Chile?

20 of the Best Restaurants in Santa Fe for Chile

20 of the Best Restaurants in Albuquerque for Chile

National Monuments

The Gila Cliff Dwellings

The Valles Caldera

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks

Adventures

Cumbres Toltec Scenic Railroad

In an era of fast-paced, perpetual connectivity, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad provides an opportunity to disconnect, to step back into the raw,...

Tours of Zuni Pueblo

Learn more about Zuni Pueblo on one of many history and heritage tours. Brief overviews to full day, culturally immersive tours.

Acoma Sky City

Acoma Sky City is one of the oldest communities in North American, occupied by the Acoma people for approximately one thousand years.

Navajo Tours

El Rancho de las Golondrinas

Sandia Peak Tram

Recent Articles

Travelers Guide to Taos

Taos is an unusual place; a small community of artists, entrepreneurs, and outdoor enthusiasts, many hiking to their own beat…or hum (if you are...

Sadie Orchard

Sadie Orchard was a legend in the Black Range; a madam, a hotelier, and a stagecoach driver. She carved a permanent niche in Hillsboro lore.

Maria Gertrudis “Doña Tules” Barceló

Maria Gertrudis “Doña Tules” Barceló was a well-known hotelier, saloon owner, trader, master gambler, and savvy businesswoman in Santa Fe.

Nature

Valley of Fires

Valley of Fires Recreation Area is an interesting stop on US-380 for geology buffs and birdwatchers. Located just four miles west of Carrizozo, Valley...

Rio Grande Nature Center

There are numerous beautiful city parks in the Albuquerque metro area. However, it is the prevalence of nature and urban wildlife that sets “Burque”...

Acequias

In a drought prone region, with few reliable waterways, the Rio Grande is the primary source of water in central New Mexico. The river...

Lodging

Looking for where to stay on your next New Mexico vacation or weekend getaway?

Check our the Nomad Lodging Guide where the focus is on interesting, unique, or luxurious lodging owned and operated by locals.

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History

Taos Earthships

One notable feature of Taos is a willingness to embrace new ideas, "thinking outside the box." From one generation to the...

Santuario de Chimayo

El Santuario de Chimayó is a small Catholic church about 25 miles north of Santa Fe. The church itself is a beautiful...

Spanish Missions in New Mexico

New Mexico has an abundance of Spanish missions. Far more people are aware of California’s missions, many of which have been...

Ghost Towns

Mogollon

Once a raucous mining town, Mogollon is one of the best 'ghost towns' in the state of New Mexico, with 15 or so full-time residents.

Dawson

Elizabethtown

Spanish Missions

Spanish Missions in New Mexico

New Mexico has an abundance of Spanish missions. Far more people are aware of California’s missions, many of which have been well preserved; however, New Mexico’s missions are much older. Most of New Mexico’s...