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New Mexico History
Teapot Dome Scandal
The Teapot Dome Scandal in the early 1920s was considered the worst case of political corruption in U.S. history until Watergate, with Albert Fall becoming the first cabinet member to serve prison time for felonies committed while in office.
Lodging
Castañeda Hotel | Las Vegas
Located about one mile east of the Plaza Hotel and ‘Old Town Las Vegas,’ the entire area around the railroad tracks and the Castañeda...
Adventures & Experiences in New Mexico
Taos Pueblo
The World Heritage Society recognized Taos Pueblo as one of the most significant historical cultural landmarks in the world in 1992.
Historical Churches
Basilica of San Albino
Established by order of the Mexican government in 1851, the Basilica of San Albino is one of the oldest parishes in the Mesilla Valley.
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...
Historical Churches
San Francisco de Asís Church
Spanish settlers established small communities in the Taos valley, south of Taos Pueblo, after the Spanish reconquest of the region in 1692. Ranchos de...
New Mexico Communities
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.
New Mexico National Monuments
Carlsbad Cavern
Located in southeastern New Mexico, in the Chihuahuan Desert, Carlsbad Cavern is an immense subterranean wonder. Recognized as a National Monument in 1923, a...
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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...