More than 50 free concerts, outdoor movies, and a reminder that summer evenings are better outside.
Mark Aspelin, The New Mexico Travel Guy (www.newmexicotravelguy.com), is a travel writer and author of two books who has enjoyed a wide variety of adventures in his travels to over 100 countries and all 50 U.S. States. His current project involves visiting EVERY town in his home state of New Mexico (there’s over 500 towns) and writing a story about each one. He’s on track to finish the project by his early-mid 100s. When not traveling, Mark lives as a recluse in the mountains outside of Albuquerque, 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.
We flew here for the snakes. The rest just happened.
Looking for the best hikes in Albuquerque? Here are three solid options, from a serious climb to shorter hikes that deliver.
Painted burros, Photozozo, World Art Day 2026, and a restorative stop at the Valley of Fires Recreation Area.
Plan your visit to San Antonio, NM, home to Bosque del Apache’s world-class birding, the Festival of the Cranes, and some of New Mexico’s best green chile cheeseburgers.
What to see and do in Niigata’s Tsubame–Sanjo region
How to make the most of your visit: when to go underground, where to watch the bats, and practical tips to plan your day.