With room to spare, Placitas draws artists, entrepreneurs, wild horses, and a gush of hikers and bikers from all across the state.
Category - Destinations
One Family's Quest to Complete a 120-Hike Challenge
by Jim O'Donnell photos by Jim O'Donnell

As the pandemic reduced the size of their world, one Taos family took on a hiking challenge and found a new path.
A Visit to the Oldest Public Cemetery in Albuquerque
by Kate Nelson photos by Gabriella Marks

The Historic Fairview Cemetery tells stories of wealth, power, tragedy, and anonymity.
The Q Is for Quirky
by Ashley M. Biggers photos by Tira Howard

Sure, you’ve been to Old Town and the Balloon Fiesta. But you haven’t experienced Albuquerque until you hit Tingley Beach, discover the Arroyosaurus, and see these other off-the-radar sites.

New Mexico’s tallest peaks shelter more than 35 snow-fed lakes where stunning beauty rewards intrepid hikers.

From railroad history to the makings of an arts and culture destination, the city of Belén is best taken in slowly.

Steeped in a complicated history, Taos still welcomes the wild, along with great food, local spirits, and classic art.

Pack your camera—and a sleeping bag. Deming’s night skies are calling.

Long known for its extraction economy, the state’s northwest corner builds a new reputation based on outdoor recreation—and après fun.

Monticello might look like a ghost town, but in December it shows off its entrepreneurial edge—and a spectacular balsamic vinegar.
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