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December 2009

St. James HotelWEB EXCLUSIVE
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.

Bell's vireoWEB EXCLUSIVE
Travel Nerd: Fly the Coop

The weather may be cooling down, but birds are just taking flight for their fall migration. If bird-watching is the name of your game, swoop on down to these New Mexico destinations. By Ashley M. Biggers

In this Issue:

Sleigh Riding

GETAWAYS
Winter Go To Guide: The White Pages

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

CandlesHOW TO
Candle Magic

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.

French ToastSOUTHWEST FLAVOR
Rise and Shine

Rocky Durham's Christmas morning breakfast

In Every Issue:

Corona

King of the Road

High times in Alto. Plus: Watch a video of Lesley's road trip

One of Our Fifty Is Missing

Experiences of lost New Mexico.

My Secret Place

Artist Erika Wanenmacher stolls along a Santa Fe acequia

Books

Our reviews of the latest Southwest books.

Plus: Interview with Featured Author Robert Boswell The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards

Music Review

New Mexico music comes in many flavors. This month, sample rock 'n' roll from Santa Fe favorite Alex Maryol.