Old-School Train School
Above: Stunning scenery lines Cumbres Pass, just south of Colorado. Photographs by Stefan Wachs. The train has stopped again so the crew can rotate, and fireman Jonathan Jones hops up into the…
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Posts From: September 2018
What to Do in Cloudcroft
WHETHER YOU LOOK EAST from the white sands of the Tularosa Basin or west from the high plains of Roswell and Artesia, south-central New Mexico’s soaring, pine-studded mountains cut a majestic—and…
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This Iconic Albuquerque Dukes Mascot Is Making A Comeback
For 85 years, starting in 1915, baseball in Albuquerque meant the Dukes. Though not continuously there until 1962, it was a team that grew up with the city, and its mascot, a smiling conquistador…
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What to Do in New Mexico This Weekend
Giving back, soaking up some culture (or beer), and relaxing among lush greenery is the name of the game this weekend. Friday, September 14 Erin Currier Art Show Opening Santa Fe, Blue Rain Gallery…
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Our 20 Favorite New Mexican Foods
NOTHING BURNS OUR BURRITOS like hearing people—including otherwise knowledgeable foodies—refer to New Mexico’s cuisine as “Tex-Mex” or “Mexican.” The confusion is understandable to a point. Yes, we…
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It's Peak Harvest Season. These Are The Best Farmers' Markets in the State.
Photos by Celia Raney. September is the peak of the harvest season in New Mexico, and fresh fruits and veggies can be found at farmers’ markets throughout the fall. Some of the most colorful and…
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The Story of Hatch Green Chile
Above: Greeting the morning sun deep in the chile fields in Hatch . PHOTO BY COURTESY NEW MEXICO TOURISM DEPARTMENT IT'S JULY 2003, evening. Twelve-year-old Preston Mitchell sits in front of the blue…
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6 Essential Green Chile Recipes
Above: World-famous Hatch green chiles acquire addictive powers once they are roasted. THE HATCH VALLEY, south of Truth or Consequences, is considered the Chile Capital of the World. Descendants of…
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What To Do in New Mexico This Weekend
There’s a pretty eclectic mix of things to do this weekend, from film festivals to live music to one of the biggest events of the year for locals (and hop heads throughout the state), the Albuquerque…
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Yes, New Mexico Is a State
GIVE HIM THE BUTTE Brian Leavy, of Albuquerque, was pleased recently when he received a commemorative New Mexico gift set that included a state quarter and an engraved pocketknife. Opening the white…
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