The sprawling grasslands of Harding County anchor those who believe in community,a positive outlook, craft beer, and Lonita’s classic pies.

A pie slice of this sprawling land carries drivers and hikers through canyon, mountains and craters.

Along New Mexico’s continental spine, long-distance hikers find the milk of human kindness. With brownies. And sometimes toast.

In his Heart-of-NM hometown, David Pike delights in childhood memories and the singular town it has become, quirks and all.