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 Enchanted Circle Map Did you know there are four ski areas within easy reach of Taos? Three—Taos Ski Valley, Red River, and Angel Fire—are located along the 86-mile Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, which winds through the Southern Rocky Mountains and connects several charming mountain communities. Sipapu Ski
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 »
By Sarah Angileri Oh, the humble bean. We love them for being an affordable, tasty vegetarian source of protein. If stored properly, they keep almost indefinitely, too. From simple uses for canned beans to slow-cooker recipes for the dried variety, to love a bean is to step into a world of culinary possibility not
What Are Anasazi Beans And What’s The Best Way To Use Them? Read More »
Taos Is Art! This adventure begins in Taos, New Mexico, where art is woven into the very fabric of the community. Dozens of museums and galleries celebrate everything from traditional Native art to bold contemporary works. Drumming away in Taos! Choose Your Adventure! Harwood Museum of Art– Founded in 1923 by the Harwood Foundation, it
