Tag: Events

Do The Locomotion

By Kate Nelson on Sep. 01, 2016

Above: Taking photos out in the open air on Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. “From this point on, it’s 1880. You’ve gotten on a time machine and you’re going to be on it until we get to Chama.” With…

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Trading With History

By Kate Nelson on Jul. 01, 2016

Above: Santo Domingo Trading Post. Note the reference to New Mexico Magazine , between defunct Life and Look. UPDATE: Santo Domingo Pueblo has indefinitely postponed the planned opening for the trading…

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Reels On Wheels

By John Muller on Jun. 01, 2016

When Jake Cordova, 20, was a high school senior in Las Vegas, the Fort Union Drive-In, where he worked part-time, threatened to close. Film studios were no longer supplying new 35-millimeter prints…

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Onward and Upward

By John Muller on May. 01, 2016

As the Sandia Peak Tramway soars into its 50th year—and welcomes its 11 millionth passenger this spring—it’s set to create even more golden moments for high-minded Burqueños. To mark its anniversary…

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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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