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Hey there! I’m keeping this site ad-free, because I value your time and want to keep things clean, useful, and fun. But running a blog (and visiting every town in New Mexico!) takes time, green chile chicken burritos, lodging, and more than a few tanks of gas. If you’ve enjoyed a story, found a tip helpful, or just want to support what I’m doing, here are a couple of great ways to help:
🐺 Grab a New Mexico Wildlife T-Shirt
Show your love for New Mexico’s wild side with these exclusive Abbey Road–style shirts featuring local legends like the Mexican wolf, roadrunner, sandhill crane, black bear, tarantula hawk wasp, and New Mexico whiptail lizard. These designs are printed on soft, durable Bella + Canvas shirts through Printful. Orders ship directly to you. Click here for more details
🟠 Design 1: Abbey Road–Style New Mexico Wildlife
This fun take on the Beatles’ Abbey Road features four iconic species that call New Mexico home:
- Mexican Gray Wolf – A symbol of wildness and resilience in the Southwest
- American Black Bear – New Mexico’s state mammal
- Sandhill Crane – Majestic winter visitor to Bosque del Apache
- Greater Roadrunner – Fast, fierce, and full of attitude—the state bird of New Mexico
This shirt celebrates the diversity and charisma of New Mexico’s most recognizable wild residents
🔵 Design 2: New Mexico State Symbols in the Wild
This version showcases the state’s official mammal, bird, reptile, and insect—lined up and ready to strut:
- American Black Bear – Strong and solitary, the state mammal
- Greater Roadrunner – Our speedy state bird with a taste for snakes
- New Mexico Whiptail Lizard – All-female and fascinating, the official state reptile
- Tarantula Hawk Wasp – Bold, beautiful, and surprisingly chill—until provoked (state insect)
This shirt’s perfect for nature lovers who want to show off New Mexico’s weird and wonderful wild side. Click here for more details
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Now get out there and play, laugh, explore—and enjoy your time on this amazing planet.
Happy Travels!
Mark, The New Mexico Travel Guy
