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In 1925 and ’26, Willa Cather visited New Mexico to research her novel “Death Comes for the Archbishop,” now counted among the best literary works of the 20th century. One hundred years later, Cather aficionados continue to trace her footsteps, channeling the inspirational power of the special places she saw here.

By Molly Boyle

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The Art of Aging Gracefully

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Three Museums with Big Upgrades

New gallery and exhibit spaces are helping museums share more art, artifacts, and stories.

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Magazine cover featuring a museum scene with large dinosaur skeleton displays, a painted prehistoric backdrop, and visitors looking up at the exhibit, titled 'Museum Magic New Mexico' for August 2026.

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