Explore El Morro Inspiration Rock When you’ve had your fill of negotiating the boot-eating lava fields of nearby El Malpais National Monument, there’s an easier trail you can hike — one that’s just as interesting. It takes you around Inspiration Rock at El Morro National Monument where you can explore hundreds of petroglyphs left by […]
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Astonishing Ancients at Petroglyph National Monument
If you’d like to take a “cool” walk this winter, you might consider Albuquerque’s Petroglyph National Monument. Temperatures will be much lower than in July and, for certain, the kids or grandkids will think the park is extra chill. Petroglyph National Monument consists of a 17-mile-long stretch of volcanic basalt escarpment comprising Albuquerque’s West Mesa. […]
Exploring the Salinas Pueblo Missions
The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is just more than an hour from Albuquerque and provides an opportunity to study the history of both the Indigenous people who first settled there and the Spaniards who came to establish missions. Visiting these three sites makes a great day trip from Albuquerque. New Mexico’s history stretches far […]
Gathering of Nations: North America’s Largest Powwow
The Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque is North America’s largest Native American powwow, drawing thousands of participants and spectators over the fourth weekend in April at Expo New Mexico. Contestants from more than 500 tribes gather to test their skills against their peers in competitions of dance, drumming, and singing. Gathering of Nations Visitors can […]
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El Malpais Community Arts Program Great Opportunities for Artists
Marissa Irizarry, Artist The Public Lands Interpretive Association (PLIA), a nonprofit organization, is collaborating with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rio Puerco Field Office…
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Fort Craig — An Important Part of Old West History
A short distance south of Socorro, on the western edge of the Rio Grande, you'll find what's left of Fort Craig, a once-important military post…
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5 Common Cosmetic Surgery Procedures that Enhance Beauty
People turn to cosmetic surgery for a range of reasons — to correct physical imperfections, to refresh or change their physical appearance, or merely to…
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Visit D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro for Fine Wines and Tantalizing Fare
Lescombes Winery & Bistro Fine Wines If you’re looking for someplace to celebrate a special event, the place you choose should enhance your experience. If…
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Great Ways to Burn Off Your Holiday Meal in Albuquerque
With holidays that seem to be all about the food, it’s essential to have plans to burn off the extra calories and perk yourself up…
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