Expert Tips For Newbie Campers
TOBY VELASQUES HAS worked in New Mexico’s state parks for more than 20 years, so he understands that the outdoors can intimidate those who weren’t raised on hiking, fishing, or camping. But not to…
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Make Your State Parks Stay Great
GREG WOOD HAS STAYED in 33 of New Mexico’s 35 state parks as a volunteer (construction and a wildfire caused him to miss two). In exchange for an annual camping pass (currently $225 for an…
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Hit the Road for Our State Parks
"I THINK THIS IS OUR SITE," I say to my friend as I pull the car up next to the number matching our reservation at City of Rocks State Park. “That would be awesome if it is,” he replies. A cluster of…
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Camp Out At These State Parks
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park THE CAMPGROUND AT Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, about 20 minutes south of Alamogordo, perches on a hillside above the sandstorm-prone Tularosa Basin. “You can sit…
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Take Off for Galactic Fun In Roswell
DID I BRING MY FLUX CAPACITOR? Do I have any interstellar goo on me? Have I recently visited the beta quadrant? The galactic flight attendant asks me these questions during the pre-boarding screening…
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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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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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