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King of the Road

Each month New Mexico Magazine contributor Lesley S. King day trips to another little-known place.

CarlsbadFEATURED ROAD TRIP
Into the Light (December 2011)

Explore the depths of Carlsbad's local culture and Christmas on the Pecos. By Lesley S. King

VLA
Across the Universe (April 2011)

A galaxy far, far away: Explore the universe and ghost towns on a road trip down N.M. 52 with Lesley S. King

DemingBest of Class (January 2010)

Visit vineyards on a day trip to Deming with Lesley S. King. Plus: Watch a video of Lesley's tasting at St. Clair Winery.

Turquoise
Blue Highway (March 2011)

Meander down the Turquoise Trail to discover Golden's historic adobe church, Madrid's groovy gallery scene—and one of New Mexico's most scenic drives. By Lesley S. King

Questa
City on a Hill (June 2011)

Spirit in the Sky: Lesley S. King savors the Native culture of Acoma Pueblo's Sky City.

TapestryClaiming Victory (April 2010)

And away she goes! Lesley S. King heads to Bloomfield for horse racing
Plus: Watch a video of Lesley's road trip to Dinétah

TapestryCommon Threads (March 2010)

Lesley S. King finds family ties in Villanueva
Plus: See Villanueva's famed tapestries.

MoraCustom Made (October 2010)

Couldn't ask for Mora—Lesley S. King finds that tradition endures in this northern New Mexico enclave.

AlpacaFarm Team (June 2010)

From farms to fashions, Lesley S. King spins a yarn about Edgewood's budding fiber-arts community. Plus: Watch a video of Lesley's trip to the town's fiber arts tour.

Los Alamos's Bathtub RowFull Blast (February 2010)

Lesley S. King takes the pulse of today's Atomic City
Plus: Discover weird science with Lesley's road trip video.

Alpaca Full to the Brim in the Big Empty (September 2010)

Lesley S. King dives into cowboy cooking, Harding County Style.

QuestaGetting in Step (August 2011)

Lesley S. King fills her dance card at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.

Questa
Ghost of a Chance (July 2011)

Lesley S. King braves ghosts in Cimarrón to uncover the spirit of the Old West.

QuestaFEATURED ROAD TRIP
The Little Frontier Town That Could (September 2011)

Lesley S. King harnesses Lovington's championship spirit.

Rio Rancho
No Place Like Home (January 2011)

Welcome to the boomtown: Lesley S. King searches for the heart of Rio Rancho.

Belen
O, Little Town of Belén (December 2010)

Lesley S. King journeys to New Mexico's Bethlehem—Belén—to take in a traditional Christmas play.

Questa
On Cloud Nine (November 2011)

Take a break from the bustle of the holiday season with a relaxing trip to Cloudcroft. By Lesley S. King

Fort Sumner
Put it Past (November 2010)

Fort Sumner gains wisdom from its tumultuous history. By Lesley S. King

Questa
Rise to the Challenge (May 2011)

Lesley S. King savors the fresh mountain air of Questa, then hikes the Río Grande Gorge with a pack llama.

Alpaca
Still Standing (August 2010)

Can't get enough of Billy the Kid? Head for his Lincoln stomping grounds with Lesley S. King.

Tapestry
Striking Gold (May 2010)

Ater a major remodel, the historic Buckhorn Saloon is back in business and better than ever. Join Lesley S. King as she kicks up her heels in Pinos Altos.
Plus: Watch a video of Lesley's night out on the town.

Questa
A Town on a Mission (October 2011)

Drop it in Española with Lesley S. King as she navigates the intersection of Hispanic heritage and lowrider culture.

Rio Rancho
With a Little Help from My Friends (February 2011)

Lesley S. King gets a little help from her friends in Socorro.

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Alpaca
You've Got a Friend (July 2010)

In the town of Cuba, lone traveler Lesley S. King finds great food, wide-open spaces, and the world's biggest burrito.