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 […]
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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
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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
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Local Ski Spots in New Mexico Did you know there are four ski areas in northern New Mexico? Along a 86-mile scenic roadway that meanders through the beautiful Southern Rocky Mountains, there are 3 charming small towns and villages where you can ski to your hearts content. All though, Sipapu Ski area isn’t along
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Curanderas, women who heal, have existed since time immemorial. Even in our modern era, their presence remains potent and indispensable. These chosen individuals believe in a divine calling, affirming their worthiness through dedication to God. Recognized as saints by the Catholic Church, curanderas command great respect. They have been granted by God’s grace, to intercede
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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
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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. Its
