Hi! I’m Mark, the New Mexico Travel Guy, and welcome to my “New Mexico and Beyond” blog. This blog documents my travels as I chip away at visiting EVERY town in my home state of New Mexico. But rather than check off a list of places as quickly as possible, I’m taking my time, highlighting events, travel advice, photos, and the people who live...
Racing ducks, throwing tortillas, and exploring Rockhound State Park in southwestern New Mexico
Updated August 2026 A few years ago, I read that there was going to be a Miner’s Day festival in a New Mexico ghost town I’d never heard of. I knew I had to put that on my calendar. So, on a warm August afternoon, I found myself arriving in White Oaks, New Mexico, to explore the old mining town, spend a Friday night at the No Scum Allowed Saloon, and...
A four-season mountain destination with outdoor recreation, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, live summer music, and a memorable breakfast.
Visting "The Most Dangerous Town in America" for the Billy the Kid Pageant and Old Lincoln Days
Night herping, sunrise birding, an unforgettable elephant encounter, and one very welcome shower.
What I expected to be a weekend of UFOs and conspiracy theories turned out to be one of the most entertaining festivals in New Mexico.
More than 50 free concerts, outdoor movies, and a reminder that summer evenings are better outside.
For more than 40 years, Gathering of Nations brought together tribes from across North America in Albuquerque. Last month, the drums echoed through Expo New Mexico one final time.
A traffic jam on I-40 led me onto old Route 66 near Tijeras, where I unexpectedly discovered a stretch of road that somehow plays “America the Beautiful” through your tires.
A historic mining town along the Turquoise Trail, with Old West film history, local turquoise, and an unexpected art exhibit.