Shopping / Jun. 24, 2026
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Arts & Entertainment
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.
By Iris Fitzpatrick / Photos by Ramsay de Give
Restaurants / Jun. 24, 2026
Hillsboro’s Historic Cafe Looks Ahead
For almost 150 years, the Hillsboro General Store Cafe has gathered the community—and kept them fed—even as it enters a…
Things To Do / Jun. 18, 2026
Five Things to Do This Weekend
Engage with emerging artists, feel the force of flamenco, be awed in Angel Fire, sip cold beer in the sun, and catch…
Where to Stay
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
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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Eat & Drink / 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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Faces of New Mexico
Whether you’re here to see stunning art, spend a weekend steeped in culture, sample unique cuisine, explore the settings of your favorite films, or find a place to build a rewarding career…
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
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
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
Road Trips / Jun 10, 2026
Guided Tours Along Route 66
Sit back, relax, and let someone else do the driving, with these Route 66 tours.
By Lynn Cline
Culture / Jun 10, 2026
Where Route 66 Still Moves
Cars have always been the driving force of the Mother Road. But along Albuquerque’s Central Avenue, lowrider culture keeps the wheels turning.
By Nathaniel Tetsuro Paolinelli
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