Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in New Mexico

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Shorty’s Bar-B-Q, Moriarty, NM

This family-run business bills itself as a place with “Homemade food that makes Grandma and Poppy proud!” Their broasted fried chicken makes the whole family proud. Broasting, a…

This family-run business bills itself as a place with “Homemade food that makes Grandma and…

The 10 Best Breweries in New Mexico!

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Sierra Blanca Brewing Company, Moriarty, NM

There’s a sign on the outdoor bar at this half-acre beer garden that says, Garden of Dreams—If you brew it they will come. With 14 different beers on tap, as well as hand-crafted sodas,…

There’s a sign on the outdoor bar at this half-acre beer garden that says, Garden of…

The 9 Best Hardware Stores in New Mexico!

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Hart’s Hardware, Moriarty, NM

Great deals. Great people. Great service. A commitment to these three principles of a successful business have kept the doors open here for a quarter of a century. Whether you’re a commercial…

Great deals. Great people. Great service. A commitment to these three principles of a successful…

The Best Places for Appetizers in New Mexico!

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Chili Hills Restaurant, Edgewood, NM

Quite often, the simplest dishes are the hardest to master. If you want to start a meal with a great basket of fresh tortilla chips and a healthy portion of salsa, gua-camole and queso … also…

Quite often, the simplest dishes are the hardest to master. If you want to start a meal with a…

8 Best Soup Places in New Mexico

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East Mountain Grill, Edgewood, NM

Find a place where locals hang out and it’s a safe bet the food is going to be good. This is a local favorite, largely known for its award-winning burrito that put it on the Breakfast Burrito…

Find a place where locals hang out and it’s a safe bet the food is going to be good. This is…

The 8 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in New Mexico!

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Chili Hills, Edgewood, NM

As you enter this diner the first thing you see is the pastry case filled with homemade pies. You’ll want to save room for a piece. This is a fusion of standard comfort food meets New Mexico…

As you enter this diner the first thing you see is the pastry case filled with homemade pies.…

The 9 Best Pizza Restaurants in New Mexico!

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The Pizza Barn, Edgewood, NM

If you are looking for the perfect ratio of crust, sauce, cheese and toppings in your pizza, you might just find it at the big red building right off I40 that is The Pizza Barn. The pan-style pizza…

If you are looking for the perfect ratio of crust, sauce, cheese and toppings in your pizza, you…

The 6 Best Spots for Noodles in New Mexico!

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China Chef, Edgewood, NM

Noodles play an essential role in Chinese cooking, so much so that there is a wide variety of shapes, widths, and ingredients. You’ll find wide wonton-type noodles in the chicken noodle soup, a…

Noodles play an essential role in Chinese cooking, so much so that there is a wide variety of…

The 9 Best First Date Locations in New Mexico!

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Wildlife West Nature Park, Edgewood, NM

Escape to nature … at this refuge for rescued and traumatized animals that now reside in the safety and comfort of this sanctuary. You’ll meet a variety of special creatures saved from…

Escape to nature … at this refuge for rescued and traumatized animals that now reside in the…

The 7 Best Pumpkin Picking Spots in New Mexico!

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McCall’s Pumpkin Patch, Moriarty, NM

Down-to-earth activities, that’s what you’ll find, plus an incredible assortment of pumpkins grown right here. You take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and then can wander the field until…

Down-to-earth activities, that’s what you’ll find, plus an incredible assortment of…

Sierra Blanca Brewing Company, Moriarty, NM

Featured in The 10 Best Breweries in New Mexico!

There’s a sign on the outdoor bar at this half-acre beer garden that says, Garden of Dreams—If you brew it they will come. With 14 different beers on tap, as well as hand-crafted sodas,… Read More

Hart’s Hardware, Moriarty, NM

Featured in The 9 Best Hardware Stores in New Mexico!

Great deals. Great people. Great service. A commitment to these three principles of a successful business have kept the doors open here for a quarter of a century. Whether you’re a commercial… Read More

Chili Hills Restaurant, Edgewood, NM

Featured in The Best Places for Appetizers in New Mexico!

Quite often, the simplest dishes are the hardest to master. If you want to start a meal with a great basket of fresh tortilla chips and a healthy portion of salsa, gua-camole and queso … also… Read More

Tinkertown Museum, Sandia Park, NM

Featured in 10 Best Rainy Day Activities in New Mexico!

What's not to love about small, unique museums? Tinkertown Museum is a gallery built out of concrete and 55,000 bottles filled with hand-carved miniatures—perfect for a stormy-day drive.

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Burger Boy, Cedar Crest, NM

Featured in The 9 Best Burgers in New Mexico!

Locally-owned and family operated since 1982, this is a true family based business that prides itself on making sure diners are treated … like family. It’s an old-school diner that… Read More

The Lazy Lizard Grill, Cedar Crest, NM

Featured in The 9 Best Karaoke Bars in New Mexico!

There’s a little something for everyone at this local pub—good food, good service, good music. Thursday night customers and would-be rock stars can sing, and dance their hearts out on… Read More

Cerrillos Hills State Park, Cerrillos, NM

Featured in The 10 Best State Parks in New Mexico!

This park, open year-round, is full of things to see and do. Miles of hiking trails traverse much of the 1,100 acres and take visitors past historic mining sites and across the Galisteo Basin with… Read More

Desert Harbor, Sandia Park, NM

Featured in 10 Most Romantic Places in New Mexico

Desert Harbor is set up as a reflective retreat where you can take some introspective time or use the serenity of the environment to connect with your special someone. It’s the perfect place… Read More

Thai Spice, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in 10 Best Thai Restaurants in New Mexico!

Thai Spice makes vegetarians and vegans happy with lots of menu choices to suit your diet. You can substitute tofu for meat in all curries; the authentic yellow curry with tofu s a tried-and-true… Read More