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BOOKS
Bound for Posterity
This is a required-reading list you're sure to enjoy. Gather these 10 essential books (both fiction and nonfiction) from the past 100 years.
GETAWAYS
Cache? Check. Charge!
(May 2009)
The scavenger hunt of the digital age, geocaching is gaining momentum with families across New Mexico and the nation. To give it a try, Mike Smith grabs his GPS device and his three-year-old daughter and heads for the hiking trails near southern New Mexico's Dripping Springs. Photography by Megan Walker
BEST EATS
Green-Chile Cheeseburger
Discover our pick for the best green-chile cheeseburger in the state. By Gil Garduño. Photography by Douglas Merriam.
GETAWAYS
Into the Wild—and Mild (June 2009)
Make a splash with our four river adventures. Float in a giant rubber ducky or command a kayak—you decide. By Karl Moffatt
NEW MEXICO IN THE MOVIES
Lost Films Found (November 2010)
You may have never heard of them, but from Lonely are the Brave to Lust in the Dust, these little-known, made-in-New Mexico movies are worth watching. By Stephen Ausherman
NEW MEXICO IN THE MOVIES
Movies You Hate to Love (November 2010)
You know you love watching these cheesy flicks—you just aren't sure you want your friends to know you do. They may have failed in critics' circles, but these 10 made-in-New Mexico films still offer Grade A entertainment.
By Stephen Ausherman
BEST EATS
New Mexican Soul Food
We reveal our pick for the best New Mexico Soul Food. By Rocky Durham. Photography by Douglas Merriam.
GETAWAY
New Mexico's Unsolved Mysteries (October 2009)
Grave robbers! Aliens! Supernatural sounds! Investigate the myths, madness, and local lore behind three distinctive getaways to the sites of some of our state's strangest happenings. By Jill Koenigsdorf • Illustrations by Dennis Larkins
GETAWAYS
On Location (November 2009)
Want to enjoy a steak at George Clooney's favorite Alamogordo restaurant? Or knock back a beer in the tavern where John Wayne and his horse bellied up to the bar? Make your favorite film location your next travel destination.
By Lesley S. King
GETAWAYS
Ruins to Riches (August 2009)
New Mexico is the premier place to experience both ancient and modern Native America in a single day. These three getaways show you how to daytrip to pueblo ruins, petroglyphs, and sacred sites by day. Come evening, check into luxe accommodations at Native-owned resorts.
GETAWAYS
Winter Go To Guide: The White Pages
(December 2009)
Go with the snow! From sleigh riding in Angel Fire to ice-skating in Cloudcroft, discover five family-friendly adventures. By Brandon Call and Jennifer Olson
HERITAGE
Creation Story (July 2009)
Santa Fe's Romero family has been a steady presence at July's Spanish Market for decades, but their true legacy is their reinvention of traditional techniues. Go inside their studios with writer Michele Jacquez-Ortiz and photographer Karen Kuehn. Plus: See exclusive online images.
HOME
Quiz: Your New Mexico Dream Home (April 2009)
New Mexico style takes many forms. Find yours with this month's quiz.
By Ashley M. Biggers
HOW TO
Candle Magic (December 2009)
Join the New Mexico Magazine staff as we gather 'round to celebrate the season with this easy and elegant holiday craft. Then, give the gift of glitz.
MOVIES
Tamalewood Film Fiesta
Start poppin' that popcorn! Have you own film fest with these homegrown clicks.
MUSIC
Singing New Mexico's Praises
From Sheriff Pat Garrett's daughter to Al Hurricane and his saxophone to indie rockers The Shins, the state has an eclectic musica history. Here's a playlist that will bring you up to speed.
NEW MEXICO IN THE MOVIES
5 Top Movies You've Never Heard Of (November 2009)
This month, we bring you a list of 25 new classic films in categories from 5 Top Group Dynamic Movies to perennial favorite 5 Top Movies You've Never Heard Of. By Elizabeth Gaylynn Baker
NEW MEXICO IN THE MOVIES
O'Keeffe on Film
(September 2009)
See O'Keeffe country in living color as the Lifetime Original Movie Georgia O'Keeffe hits the small screen this month. In honor of the film's premiere, we explore six myths about O'Keeffe's life and work. Plus: See exclusive images from the film and more of the artist who inspired it.
NEW MEXICO NOW
25 Reasons Rail is Cool, Now! (May 2009)
With the New Mexico Rail Runner Express zipping from Belén to Santa Fe and back, there's a whole new way to experience New Mexico this summer. Immerse yourself in our list of getaways and can't-miss destinations.
NEW MEXICO NOW
The Dash for the Cash (September 2009)
In this portfolio, Santa Fe photographer Ann Murdy captures the vibrant cultures and personalities of the artists participating in the premier art event of the year.
NEW MEXICO NOW
Space Cowboys (July 2009)
Before 1947, Roswell was known primarily for its ranches. Then something mysterious crashed in the sagebrush outside town, and everything changed. These days, more than 120,000 UFO enthusiasts visit the city each year. Now, Brandon Call heads to the granddaddy event of them all—the Roswell UFO Festival. Plus: Go behind the scenes on Brandon Call's road trip.
NEW MEXICO NOW
Still Comin' Out Swingin' (June 2009)
D'oh! may be an unsual battle cry for a baseball team, but for the Albuquerque Isotopes and their fans, this Simpsons-inspired cheer fits the bill. This summer, root, root, root for the home team at Isotopes Park. By Toby Smith
PEOPLE
Speaking Volumes
Notable New Mexicans—from former CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson to author Rudolfo Anaya to artist Gregory Lomayesva—reveal the New Mexico novels that matter to them. By Wolf Schneider
SALSA CONTEST
Some Like It Hot (June 2010)
Which will win the first-ever New Mexico Magazine Salsa Contest? Green-chile salsa from Hatch? Flamin' pineapple salsa from Albuquerque? Or a robust red-chile salsa from Alamogordo? Find out.
SOUTHWEST LIFESTYLE
Picture of Health (March 2010)
You already have these Southwest staples in your kitchen—now whip up avocados, blue corn, and piñons into delicious treats for your skin. By Wendy Sue Gist, Photography by Douglas Merriam
In Every Issue
Books
Our reviews of the latest Southwest books.
January 2011
Featured Author: Virginia Scharff, author of The Women Jefferson Loved
February 2011
Featured Author: Alex Heard, author of The Eyes of Willie McGee
March 2011
Featured Author: Sheri Tepper, author of The Waters Rising
March 2011
Featured Author: Annie Proulx, author of Bird Cloud
May 2010
Featured Author: Nash Candelaria, author of Second Communion
June 2011 Featured Author: Alan Arkin, author of An Improvised Life
July 2011 Featured Author: Sharon Niederman, author of New Mexico's Tasty Traditions
August 2011
Featured Author: Marie Romero Cash, author of Shadows Among the Ruins
Music
New Mexico music comes in many flavors.
Folk music from Christian Raphael (Januray 2011)
Folk music from Native American duo Indigie Femme (February 2011)
Catch up over Morning Coffee with Embudo's Richard Martin (March 2011)
Native American tunes from Shelley Morningsong (April 2011)
Brennan Stoelb savors New Mexico's desert stillness (May 2011)
Acoustic guitar from Santa Fe's Sandy Hoffman (June 2011)
Soft rock from Las Cruces' Tyler K. Thompson (July 2011)
World music from Santa Fe's Evarusnik (August 2011)
Country from Doug Jeffords (September 2011)
Indie Rock from Beruit (October 2011)
Country from Paula Rhae McDonald (November 2011)
Native flute from Robert Mirabal (December 2011)
MULTIMEDIA
Photo Slide Show: Best Images of 2009
New Mexico Magazine is known for its stunning photography of the land and its people. Watch a slide show of a few of our favorite images from the past year.
MULTIMEDIA
From Sketch to Cover
Watch a slide show of the making of our May 2009 cover.
MULTIMEDIA
New Mexico History Museum
We went behind the scenes of the 96,000-square-foot New Mexico History Museum for our June cover story. Find out what's in store for your visit with a look at the making of the museum and listen to audio from one of the museum's exhibits.
WEB EXCLUSIVE
Top 10 Unsolved New Mexico Mysteries
New Mexico has more than its fair share of the wacky and weird. Ashley M. Biggers, Jennifer Olson, and Tricia Ware share our list of the Land of Enchantment’s top curiosities.
WEB EXCLUSIVE
Top 5 Summer Recipes (July 2011)
Our picks for the best seasonal, and refreshing, recipes featured in New Mexico Magazine