off the beaten path
Nature
Angel Peak Badlands
The San Juan Badlands
The San Juan Basin is bordered by the San Juan River to the north, the Chaco River to the west, the...
New Mexico National Monuments
Salinas Pueblo Missions
Salt Missions Trail Scenic Byway
There are history lessons in every nook and cranny of New Mexico. This region has been populated for thousands of...
New Mexico Ghost Towns
Coyote & Hagan
Hagan
Coal was discovered in Una de Gato Arroyo in 1902. By 1905 60 miners set up a mining camp in what would become Hagan....
New Mexico National Monuments
Kasha-Katuwe | Tent Rocks National Monument
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a very popular hiking destination for residents of Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Located on Cochiti Pueblo, Kasha-Katuwe means...
New Mexico Ghost Towns
Chloride
Of the many ghost towns in Sierra County, Chloride, New Mexico is my favorite. There are more historic buildings left standing than there are...
New Mexico Ghost Towns
Cuchillo
Though Cuchillo, New Mexico served as a waypoint for traffic to Winston and Chloride during the mining boom, it was more of an agricultural...
New Mexico 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...
Recent
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.
Popular
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
Spend The Day At Ghost Ranch
Georgia O'Keeffe made the glorious vistas of Ghost Ranch famous. The property encompasses 21,000 acres of colorful canyons, magnificent mesas, and spectacular stone spires....
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...