{openx:5}Hatch is a small desert town in southern New Mexico that is struggling to hold on to its big title: Chile Capitol of the World. One may wonder how anything could ever grow in such a barren and dry place? But chile thrives in an arid climate, and Hatch is the perfect place with dry [...]

Set at the desert foot of the dramatic Sacramento Mountains, Oliver Lee Memorial State Park in New Mexico is a great place to camp during the Spring, Fall and Winter months. The view from the campground includes the White Sands, the Organ and the San Andreas Mountains, as well as the nearby Sacramento Mountains. Water [...]

In Spanish, it is called El Morro — the headland — because that is what is resembles, a headland rising above the desert rather than the ocean waves. In English, it is referred to as “inscription rock” because travelers throughout time have stopped to leave their mark on the stone. In either case, El Morro [...]

Nestled in the stunning Sangre de Cristo (which means blood of Christ) Mountains just a few miles from Santa Fe, New Mexico, Ski Santa Fe is 660 acres and 72 trails of sheer skiing fun! With a base area elevation of 10,350 feet, Ski Santa Fe is among the highest ski areas in the continental [...]

Located on the central Rio Grande River flyway, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is a fun place to view the thousands of birds (dozens of species) that migrate south for the winter. The park is home to Canadian geese, Sandhill Cranes and various species of ducks and other waterfowl. [...]

Named for the Native American rock art (petroglyphs) that dot the park, Petroglyph National Monument is a rugged reminder of the ancient lava flows and volcanic activity that once rocked the land. The cooled lava makes a wonderful canvas for early dwellers to leave their mark — from birds and snakes to star and spirals [...]

Pecos National Historic Park encompasses 12,000 years of history, from the ancient pueblo of Pecos, to Colonial Missions, Civil War Battles, the Santa Fe Trail sites, and the ranching history of Forked Lightning Ranch. Pecos National Historic Park was a home and place of trade for the Native American people, where the Pueblo people of [...]

Taos Ski Valley is one of the most popular places to ski in New Mexico! With more than 300 days of sunshine and over 300 inches of snow each winter, Taos Ski Valley offers fantastic skiing and winter sports as well as stunning views. It is also one of the few family owned and operated [...]

Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The multi-story adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over a 1,000 years. Nestled in the foothills of the Taos Mountains, the pueblo has an astonishing view of Wheeler Peak (elevation 13,161), the [...]

Taos, New Mexico has been a popular stopping place, not just recently, but for over 6,000 years, thanks in part to the Rio Grande River. The Taos valley was created, not by the river, but by a separation in the earth’s crust by faulting and other earth movements around 29 million years ago. The Rio [...]