The 10 Best State Parks in New Mexico!

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Cerrillos Hills State Park, Cerrillos, NM

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…

This park, open year-round, is full of things to see and do. Miles of hiking trails traverse much…

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in New Mexico!

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Cochiti Golf Club, Cochiti Lake, NM

R. Trent Jones Jr., one of the preeminent golf course architects in the world, designed this course based on his belief that a course should be “of the earth … and for the spirit.”…

R. Trent Jones Jr., one of the preeminent golf course architects in the world, designed this course…

The 9 Best Places for Live Theater in New Mexico!

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The Engine House Theatre, Madrid, NM

True to its name, this 1900s building was an engine repair shed during the coal mining days that helped create the town. There are still pits inside for when the maintenance workers worked under the…

True to its name, this 1900s building was an engine repair shed during the coal mining days that…

10 Best Fried Food Places in New Mexico

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The Hollar, Madrid, NM

A hollar, or hollow, is a southern expression for a secluded spot nestled between two hills. You’ll find this restaurant in a town that is indeed in a narrow canyon in the Ortiz Mountains. The…

A hollar, or hollow, is a southern expression for a secluded spot nestled between two hills.…

10 Best Chocolate Shops in New Mexico

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Shugarman’s Little Chocolate Shop, Madrid, NM

Eclectic, exotic and exceptional, both in ambiance and confections is what you’ll find at this tiny shop, a stop on the Turquoise Trail. Step inside and be treated to chocolate eye candy unlike…

Eclectic, exotic and exceptional, both in ambiance and confections is what you’ll find at…

The 8 Best Neighborhood Bars in New Mexico!

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Mary’s Bar, Cerrillos, NM

More than 80 years of local history is represented by this bar, originally opened as Cerrillos Bar. The name changed when Mary, daughter of the owner, took over in the 1970s. A stop along the…

More than 80 years of local history is represented by this bar, originally opened as Cerrillos Bar.…

The 8 Coolest Coffee Shops in New Mexico!

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Java Junction, Madrid, NM

Some people like coffee and a pastry. You certainly can get that here, but you can also get coffee and a room at this quaint and artsy brew house bed and breakfast. Although the beans are roasted in…

Some people like coffee and a pastry. You certainly can get that here, but you can also get coffee…

The 8 Best Fusion Restaurants in New Mexico!

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Blades’ Bistro, Placitas, NM

A restaurant that bills itself as “the melting pot of taste,” is, certainly, one not to be missed. The use of high quality ingredients prepared with a mix of European and American flavors…

A restaurant that bills itself as “the melting pot of taste,” is, certainly, one not to…

The 13 Best Restaurants in New Mexico!

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The Range, Bernalillo, NM

You might think by its name that The Range would feature big, thick steaks in a setting adorned with Western décor. You’d be wrong. The Range takes its name from the myri-ad of stoves,…

You might think by its name that The Range would feature big, thick steaks in a setting adorned…

The 7 Best Bookstores in New Mexico!

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Under Charlie’s Covers, Bernalillo, NM

What do you do when you inherit 18,000 books? Open a bookstore! That’s the story be-hind Under Charlie’s Covers, a place with books for all ages and interests. Since the opening, close to…

What do you do when you inherit 18,000 books? Open a bookstore! That’s the story be-hind…

The Range, Bernalillo, NM

Featured in The 13 Best Restaurants in New Mexico!

You might think by its name that The Range would feature big, thick steaks in a setting adorned with Western décor. You’d be wrong. The Range takes its name from the myri-ad of stoves,… Read More

The Engine House Theatre, Madrid, NM

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The Hollar, Madrid, NM

Featured in 10 Best Fried Food Places in New Mexico

A hollar, or hollow, is a southern expression for a secluded spot nestled between two hills. You’ll find this restaurant in a town that is indeed in a narrow canyon in the Ortiz Mountains. The… Read More

Under Charlie’s Covers, Bernalillo, NM

Featured in The 7 Best Bookstores in New Mexico!

What do you do when you inherit 18,000 books? Open a bookstore! That’s the story be-hind Under Charlie’s Covers, a place with books for all ages and interests. Since the opening, close to… Read More

Bo’s Authentic Thai, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in 10 Best Thai Restaurants in New Mexico!

Bo’s Authentic Thai is a food truck that has attracted a devoted following in Santa Fe. They’re one of the few restaurants that offer authentic Thai food in Santa Fe. You can expect… 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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Shugarman’s Little Chocolate Shop, Madrid, NM

Featured in 10 Best Chocolate Shops in New Mexico

Eclectic, exotic and exceptional, both in ambiance and confections is what you’ll find at this tiny shop, a stop on the Turquoise Trail. Step inside and be treated to chocolate eye candy unlike… Read More

Ski Tech, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in 10 Best Ski and Snowboard Shops in New Mexico!

This is the place to test the newest ski and snowboard technology and models, thanks to a great in-store demo program. Daily rental packages can be picked up the night before your trip so… Read More

Bubbly heArt Studio, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in The 7 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in New Mexico!

All you need to bring to this activity is your imagination. Professional artists with help you find your artistic style. In just about two hours, you’ll complete a unique work-of-art and in the… Read More