Museum / Jul. 01, 2026
New Mexico Museums Mark 250
From Indigenous art to historic artifacts, new exhibitions throughout the state explore the national anniversary through…
Outdoors
New Mexico Trails Guide
Fill a backpack, saddle up, or load the car. The trail that moves you is out there, whether you’re seeking adventure, history, vistas, or a little solitude.
By Elizabeth Miller
Outdoors / Jul. 01, 2026
Keeping Gila Trails Open
Melissa Green coordinates Gila Back Country Horsemen volunteers who clear logs, rebuild tread, mark routes, and track…
Things To Do / Jun. 25, 2026
Five Things to Do This Weekend
The last weekend of June brings Rodeo de Santa Fe, adobe-focused art at the Harwood Museum, a Taos Plaza performance…
Culture
Gallup by Morning
Part of the cultural fabric of the state, New Mexico bull riders continue to seek rodeo glory, driving toward the dream of eight perfect seconds.
By Cormac Dodd /
Photos by Gabriella Campos
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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Dec. 10, 2025
Spend a Weekend in Gallup
The interstate hub of Gallup is also a railroad town with an unparalleled landscape and a fascinating history. Now, on the eve of Route 66’s centennial celebration, Gallup is luring visitors with marquee events, an arts-centered downtown, world-class outdoor adventures, and some seriously good pizza.
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Nov. 05, 2025
George R.R. Martin’s Fantastical Realm
With a cool movie theater, an indie bookstore, a themed adventure train, and a medieval bar, beloved author George R. R. Martin spreads playful imagination across the Santa Fe Railyard.
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Oct. 08, 2025
A Ghost Town with Spirit
Rooted in a shadowy canyon on the western slope of the Gila Wilderness, the ghost town of Mogollón requires intention to visit—and true grit to stay, given its hair-raising past filled with floods, fires, and fights. Although all the gold and silver have likely been mined from these legendary mountains, treasures remain … dead and alive.
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Sep. 10, 2025
Travel the High Road
Spanning 56 miles, the High Road winds through tiny villages and artistic havens that reveal a deeply devotional connection to the land, faith, and traditions of this historic route.
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Aug. 06, 2025
Peak Season in Red River
Thanks to its high-elevation perch, Red River has long been a summertime destination for outdoor lovers and vacationers hoping to beat the heat. But as the former mining town looks to the future, it continues to evolve, improve, and even heal.
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Destination Guide
Across New Mexico, pueblos, sacred places, museums, markets, and historic communities offer meaningful ways…
Arts & Entertainment / Jun 24, 2026
Santa Fe Opera Trains Rising Stars
Every summer, around 40 talented songbirds learn both stamina and stage presence at the Santa Fe Opera’s renowned Apprentice Program for Singers.
Where to Stay / Jun 24, 2026
Route 66 Stays with Personality
These classic roadside motels and renovated stays offer more than nostalgia. Find a room that fits your travel personality.
By Lynn Cline
Route 66 / Jun 24, 2026
Ride into Route 66 Summerfest
The annual Albuquerque community event revs up the celebration with a century of music and parade of 100 cars.
By Cielo Rodriguez
Road Trips / Jun 17, 2026
New Mexico’s Route 66 Neon
Johnnie Meier points to restored Route 66 neon and unrestored roadside relics that still mark New Mexico's motels, drive-ins, bakeries, truck…
By Lynn Cline
People / Jun 17, 2026
Johnnie Meier Lights Route 66
At Embudo's Classical Gas Museum, Johnnie Meier turns Route 66 roadside relics and neon signs into a case for preserving New Mexico's glowing…
By Lynn Cline / Photos by Jen Judge
Arts & Entertainment / Jun 17, 2026
Route 66 Public Art Stops
Fuel your road trip with public art that celebrates culture, captures history, and gets a boost of augmented reality.
By Lanee Lee
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