New Mexico's Newest National Park is a Desert Gem
Viewed from 9,000 feet elevation on the front lawn of The Lodge Resort in Cloudcroft, distant White Sands shimmers as … Read More
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New Mexico Pistachios
If our stories inspire you to visit White Sands National Park and Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, why not make a full day of it and see both? Along the way, you’ll pass by two local businesses that might have just what you need for a delicious snack to keep you going: pistachios! [caption id="attachment_2874" align="alignright" width="238"] McGinn's has been growing pistachios since 1980 and can't be missed because of their huge pistachio sculpture.[/caption] New Mexico is one of three states that grow pistachios in the United States, along with California and Arizona. Turns out our Southern New Mexico climate, with… Read More Related
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Las Cruces Green Chile
New Mexico grows the best Green Chile in the world and Las Cruces roasts it up. Roasted During harvest season, …
Picacho Mountain Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Bureau of Land Management has designated Picacho Peak as a recreation area with three well-defined trails: one carries hikers …
New Mexico State Parks – Elephant Butte
Elephant Butte is just one of many amazing state parks in New Mexico. The lake is just three hours from …
Rio Grande River Las Cruces, New Mexico
New Mexico is one of the many homes to the Rio Grande river which runs the entire length of the …
Las Cruces Symphony
The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra performs classic concerts virtually during 2020’s season
Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture
This 20 foot sculpture of the New Mexico state bird was built in 1993 by local artist Olin Calk and …
Rio Grande Theatre
The Rio Grande Theatre has been a entrainment focal point since it was first built as a movie theatre in …
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Explore Ancient Rock Art At Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
If you’re into art or history, or just like being outdoors, a trip to the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, about halfway between Tularosa and Carrizozo, is a must. Just east of U.S. Highway 54, there’s a basaltic escarpment and, on nearly every available surface along the ridgeline, the Jornada Mogollon people, sometime between 900 and 1400 CE, chipped the desert varnish to create petroglyphs. The History The people lived along three creeks that give the place its name. Three Rivers sounds more majestic than three creeks, I suppose, but water was once more secure there. Reminders of their presence can… Read More Related
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Home Tour | Modern Southwest Living in 2021
Tucked behind A Mountain, the Talavera residential area is quickly becoming the chic place to live in the Mesilla Valley. City views that can’t be beat, and the Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument literally in your backyard. Large lots. Easy access to excellent shopping and restaurants, with miles and miles of hiking and biking just steps away. The neighborhood has plenty to offer. Two years ago, the owners of this stunning, nearly 3,000-square-foot home bought a 2.5-acre lot just off Soledad Canyon Road to build their dream home. Consideration went into each detail, including a number of upgrades not found in most new construction. As for many, 2020 changed the couple’s plans and they are now setting their sights northward, leaving behind a pristine, top-of-the-line home for someone new to love. “From the lighting, to the drainage system, to the positioning of the home to capture the most magical… Read More RelatedMust See Listings
