The Iconic Roadrunner One of the most well-known birds in North America, the road runner was an iconic symbol to humans long before the animated antics of Looney Tunes brought them into mainstream popularity. The roadrunner was designated the official state bird of New Mexico in 1949. Also called the chaparral bird, the roadrunner (Geococcyx […]
Roadrunner- New Mexico’s State Bird Read More »
I was climbing up a long and steep hill in the Valles Caldera backcountry when I stumbled upon this beautiful elk antler. Tired and thirsty from the long climb, I sat down to gaze upon the antler. Towering Douglas fir trees outlined the distant view of the Valle Grande and the whole setting was profoundly
Reflections from the Valles Caldera Backcountry Read More »
Women can be just as wild and wooly as men. The ladies of the “Wild West” in this post were notorious female gamblers. Fierce and strong as any man, but in a different way. In this time period women had to use their charms and wits instead of the brawn a man usually displays. Gunsmoke’s
Notorious Female Gamblers of the Southwest Read More »
Written by Katarina Betterton Only a handful of settings exist in the world where you can be in two places at once. Even fewer exist that allow you to stand in four different states! In the southwest of the United States, however, you can stand in four separate states at once. It’s called the Four
Discover the States That Make Up the ‘Four Corners’ Read More »
Local Ski Spots in Northern New Mexico Did you know there are four ski areas in Northern New Mexico? Along an 86-mile scenic roadway that winds through the beautiful Southern Rocky Mountains, you’ll find three charming small towns and villages where you can ski to your heart’s content. Although Sipapu Ski Area isn’t located
Local Ski Spots in Northern New Mexico Read More »
Medicine Women of the Four Corners Curanderas -women who heal – have existed since time immemorial. Even in our modern age, their presence remains powerful, relevant, and deeply needed. These healers often believe they have been called to their path through divine guidance. Rooted in faith and devotion, many curanderas work within traditions influenced by
Curanderas- Women Who Heal Read More »
Taos Is Art! This adventure starts in Taos, New Mexico. Did you know there are over forty different kinds museums and galleries in this small community? Magnificent Museums in Taos Choose Your Adventure! Harwood Museum of Art– Founded in 1923 by the Harwood Foundation, it is the second oldest art museum in New Mexico.
