Photography / Feb. 18, 2026
25th Annual Photo Awards: Route 66
These images showcase New Mexico's highways, byways, and the glow of yesterday's neon.
A new exhibition in Santa Fe looks at the Black experience in the Land of Enchantment.
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History / Feb. 18, 2026
Lost Oasis in the Organ Mountains
The haunting remains of a former luxury mountain retreat linger in the Organ Mountains above Las Cruces.
Things To Do / Feb. 11, 2026
Five Things to Do This Weekend
This weekend in New Mexico, party Mardi Gras-style, see flamenco light the stage in Silver City, get ready for spring in…
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Jan. 21, 2026
High Desert Healing in Taos
In Taos, wellness practitioners honor the land, the lineages, and the art of listening.
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Dec. 10, 2025
Spend a Weekend in Gallup
The interstate hub of Gallup is also a railroad town with an unparalleled landscape and a fascinating history. Now, on the eve of Route 66’s centennial celebration, Gallup is luring visitors with marquee events, an arts-centered downtown, world-class outdoor adventures, and some seriously good pizza.
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Nov. 05, 2025
George R.R. Martin’s Fantastical Realm
With a cool movie theater, an indie bookstore, a themed adventure train, and a medieval bar, beloved author George R. R. Martin spreads playful imagination across the Santa Fe Railyard.
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Oct. 08, 2025
A Ghost Town with Spirit
Rooted in a shadowy canyon on the western slope of the Gila Wilderness, the ghost town of Mogollón requires intention to visit—and true grit to stay, given its hair-raising past filled with floods, fires, and fights. Although all the gold and silver have likely been mined from these legendary mountains, treasures remain … dead and alive.
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Sep. 10, 2025
Travel the High Road
Spanning 56 miles, the High Road winds through tiny villages and artistic havens that reveal a deeply devotional connection to the land, faith, and traditions of this historic route.
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Aug. 06, 2025
Peak Season in Red River
Thanks to its high-elevation perch, Red River has long been a summertime destination for outdoor lovers and vacationers hoping to beat the heat. But as the former mining town looks to the future, it continues to evolve, improve, and even heal.
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Jul. 02, 2025
Spend a Day at Isotopes Park
While professional baseball in Albuquerque goes back more than a century, there’s much more to the action than what happens on the field. Over the past 20-plus seasons, the Albuquerque Isotopes have developed a loyal fan base by building on that tradition and creating a winning game-day experience.
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New Mexico Wedding Venues
From historic courtyards in Santa Fe to lakeside mountain resorts in Ruidoso, New Mexico offers wedding…
Eat & Drink / Feb 11, 2026
Appetite for Love
From ancient myths to modern neuroscience, certain foods have long been credited as aphrodisiacs. In New Mexico, many of the most seductive ingredients happen to be local favorites.
Photography / Feb 18, 2026
25th Annual Photo Awards: Route 66
These images showcase New Mexico's highways, byways, and the glow of yesterday's neon.
By The Staff
Photography / Feb 04, 2026
25th Annual Photo Awards: Nightscapes
These award-winning nightscape photos capture New Mexico's dark skies, Milky Way, and rare auroras.
By The Staff
Photography / Feb 10, 2026
25th Annual Photo Awards: People
From rodeo wranglers to quiet moments of rest, these award-winning images capture the people who shape New Mexico.
By The Staff
Culture / Jan 28, 2026
25th Annual Photo Awards: Mobile
These winning images show what's possible with a mobile phone and a good eye.
By The Staff
Culture / Jan 21, 2026
25th Annual Photo Awards: Wildlife
Shot across New Mexico's rivers, forests, and high desert, these images bring the state's wildlife into focus.
By The Staff
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25th Annual New Mexico Magazine Photos of the Year
Grand Prize Winner: Lauren Baca
New Mexico Experience: Angel Lopez
Landscapes: Timothy Baca
Wildlife: Grayson Kemp
Mobile: Samuel Escue
Nightscapes: Cosetta Lewis
People: Jim Shepka
