Hiking / Feb 25, 2026
Best New Mexico Summit Hikes
Raise your hiking game with a new guide to New Mexico’s summit trails.
By Jim O'Donnell
New Mexico State Parks / Dec 30, 2025
New Mexico’s Best Ice Fishing Lakes
Get into cold-weather fishing at these hot spots.
By Julian Dossett
Outdoors / Dec 30, 2025
Hooked on Ice Fishing
Retired teacher Mark Montaño landed a trophy rainbow trout to win the 2024 Eagle Nest Lake State Park ice fishing tournament.
By Julian Dossett
Outdoors / Dec 23, 2025
Snowy Adventures Across New Mexico
Whether a blizzard unexpectedly closes school or winter is your favorite time for a getaway, make the most of New Mexico’s blue skies and fresh…
By Julian Dossett and Leah Romero
Shopping / Dec 23, 2025
Camping Gear Designed for Kids
Since creating a camping solution for families, Morrison Outdoors has grown quickly.
By Debra Levy Martinelli
Nature & Wildlife / Nov 10, 2025
Hunting the Crown Prince of the Plains
By Christie Green /
Photos by Jen Judge
Nature & Wildlife / Apr 02, 2025
Find Vast Opportunities at Valles Caldera
By Elizabeth Miller /
Photos by Minesh Bacrania
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Small Town, Big Country
Pick your adventure in Red River, whether you love hiking, fly-fishing, off-roading, or other mountain fun.
Fishing
Hooked on Gila Trout
Plan your next outdoor adventure with this guide to fishing for native Gila trout in New Mexico's wild waters.
By Jennifer C. Olson
Outdoors
Make a Splash in New Mexico Waters
Here’s where to raft, kayak, fish, swim, and enjoy our streams, rivers, and lakes.
By Elizabeth Miller
City Guides / Aug 07, 2024
Find Biking Heaven in Angel Fire
Angel Fire’s bike park has become a major draw for expert riders, but there’s more to…
Mountain Biking / Jun 28, 2023
Take a Spin with Justin Small
The owner of Santa Fe Mountain Bike Tours helps lead the pack as a guide and biking…
Outdoors / Jul 24, 2024
Ride the Waves of the Río
A paddleboard trip along the Río Grande offers a different perspective on its vital role.
Outdoors / Jul 10, 2024
Cool Down at These Water Escapes
Take a refreshing dip, then wet your whistle with a perfectly paired beverage.
Hiking / Sep. 17, 2025
Hike Santa Fe to Taos
A new guidebook helps hikers and backpackers explore the New Mexico high country between Taos and Santa Fe.
Outdoors / May. 07, 2025
4 New Mexico Slot Canyon Hikes
For dramatic views and narrow passages, these are a few of our favorite slot canyon trails.
Outdoors / May. 07, 2025
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Reopens
After a four-year closure, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument steps into a new era.
Nature & Wildlife / Apr. 10, 2024
Pinyon Jays Flourish in the Gila Forest
Pinyon jay populations have been declining—everywhere but the Gila.
Birdwatching / Apr. 10, 2024
Find These Birds in the Gila
Home to hundreds of species, the Gila Wilderness is a bird-watcher’s paradise.
Birdwatching / Jun. 14, 2023
These Spots Are Paradise For Bird-Watchers
Land at these three other great areas for bird-watching.
Nature & Wildlife / Jul 16, 2025
Lizard Love in New Mexico
Albuquerque artist Tom McCain spearheads conservation of horned toads while building a…
Nature & Wildlife / Jul 09, 2025
Where Wildlife Finds Refuge
New Mexico’s nine National Wildlife Refuges offer safe havens for creatures big and…
Nature & Wildlife / Jul 09, 2025
Safe Passage for New Mexico’s Wildlife
New Mexico is helping deer, elk, bear, and big cats dodge traffic and find their way.
Nature & Wildlife / Jul 09, 2025
Bringing Wetlands Back to Life
Work to restore wetlands across northern New Mexico is slowly making progress—a move…
Nature & Wildlife / Jul 02, 2025
Visit These Wildlife Rescue Centers
Learn more about New Mexico wildlife at these rescue and education centers.
Outdoors / Apr. 14, 2021
Must-Visit Bird-Watching Destinations
These hot spots offer some of the best birding in the state.
September / Sep. 01, 2020
A Quick Guide To New Mexico Dragonflies
With distinctive colors, wild flights, and alien looks, dragonflies are among the…
Outdoors / Apr. 24, 2020
Bighorn Victory
Fourteen years ago, there wasn't a single bighorn in the Río Grande Gorge. Now about…
Outdoors / Sep. 25, 2019
The Misunderstood Lives of Bats
Bats contribute to the health of our environment, but a devastating disease imperils…
Parks / Jun. 06, 2018
Carlsbad Caverns Reveal More of Their Secrets
New laser technology reveals tantalizing secrets about everyone’s favorite cave.
Travel / Sep. 18, 2019
Destinations: Chaco Canyon
For Ancestral Puebloans, Chaco Canyon was the center of the world.
Outdoors / May. 06, 2019
Our Stone Age Heroes
Near Ratón, the Folsom Site claims one of archaeology’s most important discoveries.