Category: Going Places

Western NM Road Trip

By Lynne Arany on Oct. 19, 2015

The Route Begin in Gallup, the urban epicenter of Native American life in New Mexico. Head out for a half-day historic trading post journey north along U.S. 491 (locals prefer its former name, Route…

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Northeastern NM: Time Travel

By Tim Keller on Oct. 15, 2015

THE ROUTE: Begin in Ratón, 10 miles S. of the Colorado border and 92 miles W. of Oklahoma, where the Mountain Route of the historic Santa Fe Trail spills into New Mexico from the steep Ratón Pass…

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Blast to the Past

By Andrew Collins on Apr. 01, 2015

NEED TO KNOW Bernalillo Abuelita’s 621 S. Camino del Pueblo; (505) 867-9988; abuelitasnmkitchen.com Coronado Historic Site 485 Kuaua Rd.; (505) 867-5351; nmmonuments.org/coronado Hyatt Regency…

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A Site for Sore Eyes

By Julie Campbell on Mar. 18, 2015

NEED TO KNOW From Albuquerque, drive 156 miles northeast on I-25 to exit 366 at Watrous. Proceed 8 miles on N.M. 161. You’ll find a picnic area, restrooms, and water. The visitor center has a…

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Let There Be Light

By Andrew Collins on Feb. 04, 2015

NEED TO KNOW Blue House Bakery 609 N. Canyon St.; (575) 628-0555 Cactus Cafe 26 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy., White’s City; (575) 785-2291 Carlsbad Museum and Art Center 418 W. Fox St.; (575) 887-0276;…

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Up, Down, All Around

By Andrew Collins on Jan. 12, 2015

NEED TO KNOW CARRIZOZO & TULAROSA Casa de Sueños New Mexican Restaurant & Gift Shop 35 St. Francis Dr., Tularosa; (575) 585-3494 Gallery 408 408 12th St., Carrizozo; (575) 648-2598;…

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Western NM Road Trip

By Andrew Collins on Nov. 07, 2014

NEED TO KNOW GALLUP Bill Malone Trading Company 235 W. Coal Ave.; (505) 863-3401; https://friendsofhubbell.org/ Earl’s Family Restaurant 1400 E. Historic Hwy. 66; (505) 863-4201 El Metate Tamale…

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Skiing and Snowboarding

By Peter Kray on Nov. 07, 2014

The aspirations of New Mexico’s summit-seeking skiers and the good graces of the Sangre de Cristos’ snow gods have never been more in sync. A new chairlift to the top of one of skiing’s most iconic…

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Birds of Paradise

By Charles C. Poling on Oct. 15, 2014

NEED TO KNOW The Corrales Bosque Preserve follows the west side of the Río Grande from Albuquerque at Alameda Blvd. north to the Río Rancho city limit. The preserve is open during daylight hours…

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Ballooning Opportunities

By Ashley M. Biggers on Oct. 01, 2014

EVER SINCE “Professor” Park A. Van Tassel, a local saloon owner, launched Albuquerque’s first hot-air balloon in 1882, the city’s affinity for lofty recreation has gone hand in hand with a taste for…

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