Outdoors / Jul 06, 2022
Hit the Road for Our State Parks
With 35 state parks sprinkled throughout New Mexico, you're sure to find an enchanting spot—close to home or worlds away—to camp, hike, fish…
By Elizabeth Miller / Photos by Andrew Kornylak
Travel / Jul. 06, 2022
Camp Out At These State Parks
Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking an RV, these spots make a great home for a weekend or an extended stay.
Hiking / Jun. 08, 2022
Happy Trails
Krystyna Gonzalez helps inspire others to lace up their hiking boots and get outside.
Outdoors / Aug 11, 2021
Find the Perfect Abiquiú Lake Camping Spot
By Aaron Gulley /
Photos by Jen Judge
Outdoors / Aug 11, 2021
Visit Sugarite Canyon State Park for Family-Friendly Camping
By Christina Selby /
Photos by Christina Selby
Birdwatching
Guide to Birding in New Mexico
New Mexico has some of the best birding in the country, although challenges threaten many species and force others into unfamiliar habitats.
By Jim O'Donnell
Outdoors
Common Backyard Birds
Look around. Some of the best bird-watching happens right outside your window.
By Jim O'Donnell
Outdoors / Jul. 12, 2022
Boot Up for These Longer Hikes
Yes, state parks offer more than 1.5-mile loop trails—but those are cool, too.
Hiking / Jun. 02, 2021
Hiking Gila's Wilderness
A hike in the Gila National Forest trains the eye to follow what matters most.
Hiking / Nov. 01, 2020
Best Hiking Trails at White Sands
These three hikes are a great way to experience the dunes and all they have to offer.
Guide to the Wildflowers of New Mexico
Color your hike with blooms from trailhead to summit. Plus: Find the buzz about bees, hummingbirds, and more.
Outdoors / Aug 31, 2022
Hit The Trails On Horseback
Of all the ways to explore our sprawling natural lands, one of the best is astride a…
Outdoors / Jul 20, 2022
Take Summer School Outdoors
Lifelong learners and families alike will delight in the chance to stimulate their brains.
Outdoors / Jul 20, 2022
Find These Unique State Park Inhabitants
Look for these unique species found at state parks.
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.