Snow Much to Love
The first time I ever skied at Red River, 10 years ago, it was one of those flakeless winters that New Mexicans must occasionally endure as the price, I suppose, for living in what’s normally a ski…
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Category: Going Places
Catch a Lift
Skiers and snowboarders of New Mexico, rejoice. It doesn’t matter whether you like to get your whoosh on in the northern or southern part of the state—capital improvements abound. Ski Apache and Ski…
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Holiday Highlights
Northern New Mexico residents call the state’s iconic holiday decorations farolitos , while southerners call them luminarias . But all agree that these simple, sand-weighted paper bags, each containing…
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To the Dead Their Due
As skeleton-happy New Mexicans know, honoring departed souls is not some eerie voyage into the macabre—in fact, it’s an annual cause for celebration. From the somber to the festive, El Día de los…
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The Heart of Ratón
As I enjoy the evening breeze from a tree-shaded bench near the gazebo in downtown Ripley Park, Ratón strikes me as a throwback to another era. The dusty rock building across the street was Ratón’s…
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Rise and Shine
Rock climbing in New Mexico is a sampler platter. There’s a little bit of everything across the whole state: varied sport climbing, where climbers clip protection into pre-placed bolts; adventure…
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Winter Go-To Guide: The White Pages
Sleigh Riding in Angel Fire Some of the highest peaks in New Mexico are found near Angel Fire, 24 miles east of Taos on N.M. 34. Known for its snowcapped mountains and breathtaking views, it’s no…
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Top 10 Unsolved New Mexico Mysteries
1. Roswell UFO Crash Roswell has been looking for answers since something large, round, and made of a metallic substance crashed in the desert outside of town on July 2, 1947. The government initially…
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Good Old-Fashioned Saloons
They include rough saloons that catered to miners, polished hotel bars for traveling merchants, and flashing-neon honky-tonks to attract Route 66 tourists. The Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House When its…
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Resort Invests in Steep Upgrades
See for yourself at the always-amusing shovel races, February 11–12, 2012, in which adults and li’l scoopers zip down the mountain while sitting on snow shovels, competing for cash prizes. Nordic…
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