Category Archives: Albuquerque

Framing almost any picture you take pointing east in Albuquerque, the Sandia Mountain Range sets an idyllic backdrop. A way to experience the terrain on a relatively easy hike with a wonderful pay off within Cibola National Forest is the … Continue reading →

Just a half an hour out of Albuquerque, New Mexico sitting in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains is a magical and imaginative place, utterly unique. The Tinkertown Museum has evolved over 40 years through the careful hands of one … Continue reading →

Step with care when you are hiking in the desert environment of Albuquerque, New Mexico, it’s the perfect place for a rattlesnake to camouflage. The World’s Largest Rattlesnake is hiding naturally just out of sight, a quarter of a mile … Continue reading →

Student or not, anyone could spend an engaging day exploring the campus at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. The architecture alone is something to marvel at, Pueblo Revival instilling a Southwestern atmosphere. Coupled with the sculptures that are … Continue reading →

There are over 24,000 petroglyphs engraved into the volcanic escarpment covering seventeen miles in Albuquerque, New Mexico – and no one knows exactly what they mean except for the ancient carvers. Petroglyph National Monument is the largest site of its … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →