The culinary journey doesn’t stop in Albuquerque after dinner. Seek out all of the desserts with regional ingredients such as chile and piñon, Breaking Bad themed goodies, local brews, and dive bars on Route 66. Golden Crown Panaderia For traditional style New Mexican baked goods in Albuquerque, there is no […]
Monthly Archives: April 2019
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Developed with relative isolation in the Southwest, New Mexican cuisine is a unique blend of Pueblo and Mexican flavors. Chile is the state’s chief crop, and since it is grown in a high altitude with hot weather, capsaicin levels are increased creating an even spicier product. Other popular staples include […]
Experience the diverse and beautiful landscape of the Chihuahuan desert at Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. Multiple trails with varying lengths depart from the Visitor Center the, longest of which is the Mesa View trail, a 3.8 mile loop gaining 200 feet of elevation. The path is well […]
Whether looking for a scenic drive or a place to hike, nature enthusiasts should not miss a trip to Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge while in New Mexico. Situated between the cities of Albuquerque and Las Cruces, the Woods of the Apache has seen 358 species of birds and […]
When you’re driving in New Mexico and pass a road sign pointing to the town of Truth or Consequences, the allure is too strong not to stop. Luckily for us, there is something amazing not far off the exit. The town used to be called Hot Springs, alluding to the […]
Find the world’s largest pistachio on the side of the road in Alamogordo, New Mexico – along with a whole lot more. Many people stop at Pistachioland on their way to White Sands National Monument, I might go as far to say your trip to the glistening desert is incomplete […]
The stark and craggy needles of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument set the backdrop for the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. They stand almost 9,000 tall, a great contrast to the Chihuahuan Desert floor also protected in the preserve. Not only is the area incredibly beautiful, but it holds […]
Long ago a large lake covered the land that is present day White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, today a sea of sand pristine and powerful, enchants all who enter the preserve. There are three gypsum dune fields in the Chihuahuan Desert, White Sands is one of them and […]