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New Mexico Communities
Cerrillos
The community of Cerrillos exudes the rugged charm and rustic simplicity of the Old West. Cottonwoods line the dirt streets, with adobe homes surrounded...
New Mexico 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 Ghost Towns
White Oaks
The Discovery of Gold
The boom and bust of mining in the late 1800s gave rise to numerous tent cities and mining towns across New...
New Mexico National Monuments
El Morro
El Morro is an oasis on the arid plains of western New Mexico. A natural water cache at the base of the mesa has...
New Mexico Spanish Missions
San José de los Jémez Mission
When the Spanish arrived, they built a mission to convert the community, the San José de los Jémez Mission. The Pueblo of Jémez is...
New Mexico Ghost Towns
Lake Valley
Prior to the 1800s there were no permanent settlements between El Paso and Socorro for a very good reason…Apache. They moved with the harvest...
Roadtrips
Highway 84 | Rio Chama Corridor
Highway 84 | Rio Chama Corridor
Many first time visitors to the “Land of Enchantment” focus on New Mexico highlights and inadvertently overlook amazing places...
New Mexico History
Three Rivers Petroglyphs
Three Rivers is unique since the village site is near the petroglyphs, which archaeologists see as evidence that the inhabitants created the petroglyphs. The...
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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...