Five Things to Do This Weekend
1 Ski the lights. A torchlight parade and fireworks light up the night skies over the Red River ski basin on Christmas Eve. Skiers descend the mountain with roadside flares in hand, creating an…
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Tag: Hiking
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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Happy Trails
KRYSTYNA GONZALEZ SEES HIKING as a form of therapy. A social worker, photographer, and Women Who Explore ambassador, she started hiking regularly in college, an activity that easily grew out of her…
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Retirement Guide: Active Ingredients
WITH MORE THAN 275 DAYS OF SUN each year, almost endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, a thriving arts scene, and a rich culture, New Mexico is a great spot to settle down—or kick-start your…
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Five Ways to Find Wildflowers
YOU NEVER QUITE KNOW what you might learn—or encounter—on a guided hike with a trained professional. Randy Roch, a ranger at the Río Grande del Norte National Monument, recalls one such spring trek…
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Triple Play
WITH QUESTA'S STUNNING NATURAL VISTAS and community spirit, it’s no surprise former mayor and longtime resident Malaquias Rael is fond of saying, “I’m not a millionaire, but I have a millionaire’s…
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Outdoor Odyssey
WITH A 7,300-FOOT ELEVATION, abundant sunshine, and crowd-free trails, Los Alamos calls out to mountain bikers, hikers, and everyone else who revels in the great outdoors—including Olympic athletes…
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Explore Outdoor Adventures for the Whole Family
TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS AS A FAMILY, Christina Selby has advice: “Plan for the kids first.” It’s wisdom that the writer, photographer, naturalist, and mother of two boys gleaned the hard way from a…
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Five Things to Do This Weekend
1 Cruise Bosque del Apache. Thousands of sandhill cranes call the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge home during the winter, which makes this a great time to see the migratory birds in person. Join…
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Five Things to Do This Weekend
Above: The Pecos sunflower bloom brings new verve to Santa Rosa. Photograph by Christina Selby. Feel the flower power. In Santa Rosa, the wetlands at the Blue Hole Ciénega Nature Preserve make…
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