Guide to Albuquerque's New Old Town
ON A WEDNESDAY EVENING, I sip a glass of wine in Old Town. Growing up in Albuquerque, I never envisioned myself enjoying this simple indulgence here. When I was a child, Old Town was reserved for…
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Category: Travel
The Truth Behind the Saguaro Saga
WHOEVER PLANTED the 18-foot saguaro cactus in front of the Sierra Grande Lodge, in Truth or Consequences, must have been a dreamer. The saguaro serves as an object lesson in beating the…
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Editor's Letter: Trip Tips
"YOU'RE GOING TO NEED THIS,” offered Managing Editor Kate Nelson as she handed me the oversize DeLorme New Mexico Atlas & Gazetteer, filled with maps detailing roads, topography, public lands, and a…
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Take a Wild Ride Through Southeast New Mexico
The Route Journey deep into the mystique of the Old West while searching out quirky art and eerie landscapes in this 184-mile adventure that starts in the seat of Lincoln County. The mountain air of…
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Trek Back in Time
The Route Summer is an ideal time to follow this scenic high-country route through old mining and ranch towns, volcano fields, and outdoor hot spots. From Ratón, NM 72 climbs to Johnson Mesa, then…
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Take the High Road to Taos
The Route For a whirlwind immersion in Spanish mission history, Southwestern eats, surreal rockscapes, and sublime northern New Mexican art, this High Road–to–US 285 loop—a 175-mile drive from Santa…
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Southwest Silver Rush
The Route Stray from the beaten path to experience this cross section of New Mexico life. Packed with hiking, history, food, and shopping, the route is well suited to families and adventurers alike…
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Road Trip through Northwest New Mexico
The Route Explore Native culture past and present as you visit ancient sites, trading posts, and galleries, with a side trip down memory lane on Historic Route 66. Your 266-mile journey starts in…
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Slow and Heady through Central New Mexico
The Route A magical trek through central New Mexico combines sacred sites, ancient ruins, and scenic hikes, all while you experience traditional folk art, New Mexican cuisine, and (mostly) modern…
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Find the Old West in Magdalena
THREE YEARS IN, Fritz Kapraun and John Sakel were hitting their stride as gallery operators and bed-and-breakfast owners. So when the landlord pulled the lease on their La Posada de Maria Magdalena…
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