American West
New Mexico Communities
Silver City
Silver City is a treasure of the American West, founded as a mining town in 1870. It became a vital hub for the mining camps in the Gila.
People
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.
People
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.
New Mexico Communities
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.”
People
Madam Millie
Madam Millie ruled the roost in Silver City for over 40 years, rubbing elbows with the famous and infamous. Her last brothel closed in 1968.
New Mexico Communities
Kingston
With an abundance of silver, gold, and copper deposits, the Black Range experienced a population boom of miners, prospectors, investors, and entrepreneurs in the...
New Mexico History
Fort Wingate
Fort Wingate was one of the best-preserved frontier military posts in the Southwest until the late 1950s. The 22-acre installation is located between Zuni...
New Mexico Communities
Hillsboro
Hillsboro is a small, quiet town located on Highway 52, about 30 miles from Truth or Consequences. The rolling, curvy stretch of road to...
Recent
High Road To Taos
The High Road to Taos is a scenic route through the Sangre de Cristo mountains, passing through pueblos and historic Spanish settlements.
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The Pueblo Revolt of 1680
The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 was one of the most significant events in New Mexico’s history. The revolt wasn’t successful in terms of permanently...
Lodging
Hotel Luna Mystica | Taos
Hotel Luna Mystica is a vintage trailer hotel and starlight campground in the vast Mesa of Taos, one of the most mystical locations on...
Adventures & Experiences
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,...
Dining
Where To Grab A Great Green Chile Cheeseburger
In New Mexico is known for chile and most residents have an affinity for piquant peppers. The state question is "red or green." In...