Art / Oct. 21, 2026
Make Art at Silver City’s A Space
Jean-Robert Béffort invites visitors to unleash their creativity at his quirky Silver City workshop.
At 86, artist Larry Bell continues his investigations into the mysteries of light. A new survey of his past 40 years showcases his grandest illusory experiments at SITE Santa Fe.
By Maggie Grimason
Road Trips / Oct. 21, 2026
Three Quirky Roadside Stops
Make time on your next road trip for these quirky stops—big and small.
Things To Do / Oct. 15, 2026
Five Things to Do This Weekend
Sip and snack, welcome historic pottery home, prowl the desert after dark, catch a film fest, and venture into the…
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Wear New Mexico’s Natural Beauty
Sara Mouer’s wearable prints showcase nature’s grandeur.
By Lynn Cline
Oct. 07, 2026
Follow the Water Through Mills Canyon
For millions of years, the Canadian River patiently penned one of New Mexico’s most remarkable landscapes. It composed a story of sandstone, forest, wetland, and wildlife along the banks of a green ribbon of water beneath the open prairie.
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Sep. 09, 2026
Pie Town’s Pies and Dark Skies
Pie Town is known for two things: a high probability of available pastry and wide-open, impossibly dark night skies. Thanks to a flourishing crop of hardworking and generous locals, visitors are still lining up to partake in this quirky hamlet’s legacy of hospitality.
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Aug. 05, 2026
Lincoln Keeps the Old West Alive
Old Lincoln Days brings Billy the Kid’s world back to life each August, but Lincoln’s dedication to its past—and present—endures year-round.
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Jul. 15, 2026
Explore Río Grande del Norte National Monument
A hike across the Río Grande del Norte National Monument reveals a landscape of deep history, shifting light, and many mysteries.
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Jun. 17, 2026
Las Cruces Farmers' Market Grows Community
Now in its 55th year, the Farmers’ and Crafts Market of Las Cruces brings diverse local flavors—and community—to every season.
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Jun. 10, 2026
Explore the Ojito Wilderness
Northwest of Albuquerque, the Ojito region rewards bikers and hikers with a phantasm of New Mexico’s ancient past.
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May. 06, 2026
ABQ BioPark Gets a Wild Makeover
A recent $130 million investment in renovations, improvements, and additions to the ABQ BioPark Zoo and Botanic Garden has transformed the state’s most visited attraction, creating a better environment for the animals and for humans big and small.
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Apr. 08, 2026
Following the Footsteps at White Sands
In light of the groundbreaking discoveries at White Sands National Park, an archaeologist revisits the mysteries found in the dunes.
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Jan. 21, 2026
High Desert Healing in Taos
In Taos, wellness practitioners honor the land, the lineages, and the art of listening.
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Helping Creativity Grow
New Mexico's Creative Industries Division supports creative businessses through grants, education, and…
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Win Tickets to the Sky Fiesta!
Enter for a chance to win 4 tickets to one of New Mexico's most spectacular hot-air balloon events.
Eat & Drink / Oct 14, 2026
Gone Nuts in Portales
Although the peanut harvest has dwindled, Portales’s annual Peanut Valley Festival keeps the town’s agricultural heritage—and community spirit—alive.
History / Oct 14, 2026
New Mexico’s UFO Records Declassified
A cache of top-secret documents was declassified earlier this year, bringing fresh insight into New Mexico’s startling history of unexplained…
By Julian Dossett
Road Trips / Oct 21, 2026
Three Quirky Roadside Stops
Make time on your next road trip for these quirky stops—big and small.
By Karen Fischer
Art / Oct 21, 2026
Make Art at Silver City’s A Space
Jean-Robert Béffort invites visitors to unleash their creativity at his quirky Silver City workshop.
By Jennifer C. Olson
History / Oct 14, 2026
The Legend of the Three Brujas
At Kit Carson Cemetery, three unmarked graves are linked to a legend about women accused of witchcraft whose identities remain uncertain.
By Karen Fischer
History / Oct 14, 2026
The New MeX-Files
According to David Marler, executive director of the National UFO Historical Records Center, these three incidents are worth investigating.
By Julian Dossett
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Through the Lens
25th Annual New Mexico Magazine Photos of the Year
Grand Prize Winner: Lauren Baca
New Mexico Experience: Angel Lopez
Landscapes: Timothy Baca
Wildlife: Grayson Kemp
Mobile: Samuel Escue
Nightscapes: Cosetta Lewis
People: Jim Shepka
