The Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta: A Sky Full of Color and Tradition New Mexico might be one of the most colorful states I have ever visited, and that’s not just because of its painterly desert landscape. It’s also because of its vibrant culture and its most time-honored tradition. Every October, the skies above Albuquerque, […]
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When temperatures go low, it’s time to go high; along the High Road to Taos—my favorite stretch of road from Santa Fe to Taos. Between the bustling streets of Santa Fe and the artistic enclave of Taos lies one of the best road trips in the country—a winding path through high desert landscapes, ancient villages,
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There were no other sounds at night than the quiet breeze moving through the valley during my stay at Vermejo: A Ted Turner Reserve. Vermejo is a place where time slows, and the world seems to stand still for a moment. But even in the quiet, you could feel the majestic call of the outdoors.
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The sign for Raton Pass greeted me as I made my way over the 7,835-foot mountain pass that connects southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. This marks the highest point along the historic Santa Fe Trail and the beginning of my visit to the small town of Raton, New Mexico. A town that was once
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There are a few places that draw me back, again and again. Ghost Ranch in Abiquiú, New Mexico is one of those places. I have visited three times now; twice solo and once with girlfriends of mine. Most famous for its picturesque southwest landscape that inspired the American artist, Georgia O’Keeffe, to not only paint
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