Chaco Canyon: The Ancient Ruins of New Mexico

Glancing behind us through the mirror on the passenger’s side of the car, I watched as a plume of dust … Read More

White Sands National Park: A Visit to the Sand Dunes

Standing in the Albertsons parking lot in El Paso, surveying the mounds of plastic shopping bags that had overtaken the … Read More

Fort Craig: The Civil War Battlefield in New Mexico

Although it’s common for Adam and me to plan every moment of our vacations, often a necessary requirement as we … Read More

Hatch, New Mexico: Chile Capital of the World

Deciding how to spend your vacation time can be as simple as deciding what motivates you—and for many people, food … Read More

10 Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The first time Albuquerque crossed my mind was in 2012, as Adam and I planned a quick road trip through … Read More

The Great Mike’s Jerky Competition: A New Mexico-Style Beef Jerky Taste Test

GUEST AUTHOR: Craig Mathias If you: (a) are going to be visiting Albuquerque, New Mexico, and (b) enjoy beef jerky, … Read More

Pie Town, New Mexico: Why You Should Visit

We drove five hours out of our way to eat pie for breakfast in Pie Town, New Mexico. That’s right: … Read More

The Musical Highway: New Mexico’s Singing Road on Route 66

Everyone knows the famous Route 66; it’s an iconic piece of Americana that attracts tourists from around the globe. It … Read More