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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
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...
Pinos Altos
Pinos Altos is a small community tucked into the beauty of the Gila National Forest, about 8 miles north of Silver City. Though today's...
Travelers Guide to Gallup
Home to over 20,000 people, Gallup is the largest community between Flagstaff and Albuquerque. Due to the remote location, the city is the primary...
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...
Shiprock
Shiprock is an iconic stone sentinel, rising 1583 feet above the stark plains of northwestern New Mexico. The National Park Service designated Shiprock as...
Plains of San Agustin
Part of the allure of the American West is the wide-open spaces. There is a thrilling sensation when staring down a long stretch of...
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!
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...
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....
Navajo Tours
Navajo Tours USA
Have you ever visited a destination and had the feeling that there is a much deeper story beneath the surface? Well, the...
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.
History
Chloride, New Mexico
Of the many ghost towns in Sierra County, Chloride, New Mexico is my favorite. There are more historic buildings left standing...
Taos Earthships
Taos dares to be different. Actually, they embrace it. From one generation to the next, the community attracts people from all...
The Hermit
The Organ Mountains are north of Las Cruces. They are stunning volcanic creations; peaking with fluted spires rising sharply from the...
Ghost Towns
Mogollon, New Mexico
Founded in 1876, Mogollon was named after Don Juan Ignacio Flores Mogollon, a governor of the Spanish province of New Mexico in the 1700's. The Spanish pronunciation is moh-goh-YOHN. The locals pronounce it muggy-YOHN.
Once...
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...
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada casserole is comfort food. This recipe is based on the method I inherited from my grandmother, the best cook I’ve ever known and a green chile connoisseur....