New Mexico

Color has a way of changing your plans, especially when an entire shop is filled with fabric that…

By Cassie Holloway · Aug 3

You know a pool is serious about relaxation when adults get an entire stretch of water to themselves.…

By Miles Croft · Aug 2

The lake still looks calm at sunrise, but the town around it tells another story. Summer brings packed…

By Miles Croft · Aug 2

Santa Fe has a way of surprising you, and I say that as someone who thought I had…

By Cassie Holloway · Aug 2

A few minutes after leaving the station, the desert is far below and Albuquerque has begun to look…

By Cassie Holloway · Aug 2

A lake weekend sounds even better when swimming, paddling, and camping all happen in the same place. This…

By Miles Croft · Aug 1

Most city outings do not include feeding a giraffe, which is exactly why this one gets people talking.…

By Miles Croft · Aug 1

You do not need a packed schedule to have a summer trip. Sometimes a walkable main street, cool…

By Cassie Holloway · Aug 1

Leave the car behind and let the rails shape the day. A train trip can turn the journey…

By Cassie Holloway · Aug 1

A hungry stop in a mountain town can become the best part of the day. New Mexico makes…

By Miles Croft · Jul 31

A fabric run can become a creative detour before you even realize what happened. You walk in thinking…

By Miles Croft · Jul 31

You know a bookstore has you when the phrase “just five minutes” becomes useless. This longtime independent shop…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 31

Your stomach has excellent timing. Just as the desert light starts turning golden, a roadside steakhouse appears near…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 31

Joann may have closed, but sewing tables did not clear themselves. Quilts still need backing, hems still need…

By Miles Croft · Jul 30

A full 14-inch sub has a way of silencing the table for a second. It arrives generously filled…

By Miles Croft · Jul 30

Busy streets, conversation, and cameras surround this small park, yet the moment you step inside, the volume seems…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 30

The smell reaches you before the menu does. Fresh pasta, warm bread, and simmering sauce drift through the…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 30

A donut run sounds simple until the breakfast burritos enter the picture. Then the plan changes fast. This…

By Miles Croft · Jul 29

Nothing tests breakfast loyalty like a packed parking lot before the first cup of coffee. Along New Mexico’s…

By Miles Croft · Jul 29

Nearly 900 years separate you from the people who once moved through these rooms, yet the distance seems…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 29

You know a roadside stop has worked its magic when the car keys stay on the table longer…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 29

Finding a good gluten-free pastry can feel like a victory. Finding an entire bakery case filled with choices…

By Miles Croft · Jul 28

Color takes over the moment the door opens. Fabric fills the room in every direction, with Southwestern patterns…

By Miles Croft · Jul 28

You hear the rapid before you see it. The sound rolls through the gorge, bounces off dark basalt…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 28

A summer weekend at this desert lake rarely begins slowly anymore. Cars appear early, boats queue near the…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 28

You could spend an hour here and still feel as though you only saw the beginning. That is…

By Miles Croft · Jul 27

Some towns ask you to slow down before you even park. This small New Mexico village does it…

By Miles Croft · Jul 27

The road can change your lunch plans in a second. A busy lot appears, a hand-painted sign catches…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 27

The best canyon trips make the clock feel irrelevant. This one does it quickly. The Rio Grande pulls…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 27

A great filet mignon does not need a crystal chandelier or a reservation booked ahead. Sometimes the best…

By Miles Croft · Jul 26

A monthly budget can disappear quickly in many cities, but Clovis still gives residents a little more room…

By Miles Croft · Jul 26

Big-city retirement can drain a budget before the day even gets interesting. This community near the Colorado border…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 26

Some outdoor adventures sound better in theory than they feel halfway up the trail. This one improves with…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 26

Red cliffs rise so sharply above the desert that the park feels dramatic before the hike even begins.…

By Miles Croft · Jul 25

The best affordable restaurants do more than save you money. They make you wonder why anyone pays twice…

By Miles Croft · Jul 25

New Mexico hid its basement under a lava field, and naturally forgot to install stairs. Nearly 300 lava-tube…

By Clara Whitmore · Jul 25

Breakfast in Albuquerque comes with opinions. Locals know who serves the tortillas worth ordering twice and where the…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 25

Picture this: you pull into the parking lot before dinner, expecting to beat the crowd, only to discover…

By Cassie Holloway · Jul 25

Easy hikes should still deliver the kind of views that make you stop mid-step. That is exactly what…

By Miles Croft · Jul 24