Southern Exposure: New Mexico

Resorts in Albuquerque and Santa Fe are putting the “New” in New Mexico Colorado AvidGolfer ALBUQUERQUE Into only its first season, we can’t yet gauge whether AMC’s Better Call Saul will have the blockbuster impact on Albuquerque tourism as its progenitor, Breaking Bad. But online maps showing iconic locations for both shows continue to draw … Read more

Fulfill Your Four Corners Travel Bucket List

Four Iconic Destinations To Stay and Play Right Now Chris Duthie | Photos: © Chris Duthie More than a quirky point on a Rand McNally roadmap, the Four Corners is a vast regional representation of Native American culture, mind-bending landscapes, geological treasures, centuries-old villages, Old West Americana and some of the most astonishing outdoor recreation … Read more

Black Mesa and UNM Championship are Must Plays

New Mexico Courses Among the Best in the Southwest Chris Duthie Few subjects are more natural or downright compelling than New Mexico golf destinations. Last month this column reviewed two superb public golf courses in New Mexico—Paa-Ko Ridge just outside Albuquerque, and Twin Warriors in Bernalillo. This week we’re examining two more must-plays in the … Read more

New Mexico’s Delicious Double

Discover the joys of Twin Warriors and Paa-Ko Ridge Chris Duthie | Photos © By Chris Duthie As a kid, one of my favorite pastimes was playing golf in New Mexico—especially in the spring. Colorado’s lower-altitude, high-desert neighbor almost always enjoyed an early get-outside season, and it wasn’t unusual to start fine-tuning the game as … Read more

Love Thy Neighbor: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Experience the City Different Colorado AvidGolfer Santa Fe, New Mexico Known as the City Different, New Mexico’s capital regularly rates among the top travel destinations in the United States. Its delightful stew of Hispanic, Anglo and Native American cultures expresses itself architecturally, gastronomically, artistically and commercially. A kind of adobe theme park for adults, Santa … Read more

Love Thy Neighbor: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Why we are lucky share a border with New Mexico Colorado AvidGolfer Albuquerque, New Mexico Made famous as the setting for television’s Breaking Bad, New Mexico’s largest city revolves around much more than visiting the real-life location of the fictional Los Pollos Hermanos—or sipping a real-life Breaking Blue cocktail at O’Niell’s Irish Pub or inhaling … Read more

“New Mexico True” Holiday Festivities

Classic, new and unusual holiday celebrations in New Mexico Jolene Mauer | New Mexico Tourism Department The magical New Mexico holidays are upon us and NMTD brings you its list of some of the most uniquely New Mexican festivities this season. Whether you are visiting from out of state or live right here, these enchanted … Read more

Deals on New Mexico Tee Times!

Colorado AvidGolfer Looking for discount tee times in the Land of Enchantment? Click here for full access to the lowest rates at the best courses in New Mexico! Albuquerque Chamisa Hills Country Club Chamisa Hills Country Club – Muirhead Chamisa Hills Country Club – Sarazen Cochiti Golf Club Santa Ana Golf Club Twin Warriors Golf … Read more

The Colorful Eateries of New Mexico

The Colorful Eateries of New Mexico Jon Rizzi Red or green? If that’s how you define New Mexican cuisine, your palate—and palette—is in for a colorful surprise. Santa Fe and Albuquerque lead the way in innovative eateries. In Santa Fe, The Compound Restaurant is a classic Canyon Road restaurant, with some of the most flavorful … Read more