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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."

Recent Articles

Travelers Guide to Alamogordo

Founded as a railroad town in 1898, Alamogordo has evolved into a juxtaposition of the past and present, influenced by ranching and rocketry.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas, New Mexico was established in 1835, 70 years before its neon counterpart in Nevada. It the late 1800s, it was the Old West version of “Sin City.”

San José de Gracia Church | Las Trampas

San José de Gracia Church in Las Trampas is one of New Mexico’s best examples of 18th century Spanish Colonial architecture.

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...

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!

HUNGRY?

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

Zuni Pueblo is the largest of the nineteen New Mexican Pueblos. It covers more than 700 square miles and has a population of over...

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

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

If you enjoy ghost towns, mining history, or the legacy of the American West, take the 9-mile side road to Mogollon next time you are in SW New Mexico. Strolling Mogollon's main street is...

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...

San Gregorio de Abó Mission

San José de los Jémez Mission

Recipes

Green Chile Chicken Soup

When I moved to Georgia after college, the two things that I missed the most (other than family and friends) were mountains and chile. There are mountains in north Georgia, but they are so...