It Really Is About the Journey

Photo credit: New Mexico True.Learn how to enjoy one of the most magical stretches of Route 66 right here in New MexicoBy Erin Mitchell U.S. Route 66 was commissioned in 1926, when New Mexico’s statehood was just 14 years old. In the wake of World War I, the economy...

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It Really Is About the Journey

Photo credit: New Mexico True.Learn how to enjoy one of the most magical stretches of Route 66 right here in New MexicoBy Erin Mitchell U.S. Route 66 was commissioned in 1926, when New Mexico’s statehood was just 14 years old. In the wake of World War I, the economy...

Wildlife and Water

Black-billed magpie Pica dries her feathers after bathing. Courtesy photo: New Mexico Wildlife Center.How wildlife handles the extreme heat in New MexicoBy Rachael Brunton In the world of birds, things are starting to slow down after spring migration, but their rest...

Camping in New Mexico

Camping in New Mexico Springtime means planning for sleep-under-the-stars season in the Land of EnchantmentBy Brenda Fleming “What do you actually do camping? Like, sit around and drink beer? I don’t get it.”  My coworker had just moved from Alabama to New Mexico....

Garden Exploring

Garden Exploring Building kids’ confidence in the outdoorsBy Christie Collins We have a lot of exciting things happening at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill this year. We’ve returned to much of the programming that was offered before COVID, and we are...

New Mexico Traditions Spread Holiday Warmth

New Mexico Traditions Spread Holiday Warmth The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs shares holiday cheer across the stateBy Stephen Hamway As snow accumulates on our mountain peaks and the days grow ever shorter, we’re reminded that the holiday season is just...

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