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The unassuming parking lot behind San Felipe de Neri Church—reportedly a hotspot for paranormal activity tied to long-forgotten graves.
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Haunted Places in Albuquerque: Ghost Tour, Haunted Hotels, and Ghost Stories 👻

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Explore haunted places in Albuquerque—from historic hotels and theaters to the ghost stories shared on a local Old Town tour.

End of the road at Sandia Crest
Central New Mexico

Birding Sandia Crest in Albuquerque’s East Mountains: Searching for rosy-finches, three-toed woodpeckers, and other alpine birds

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A Guide to Spotting Rosy-Finches and Other High-Elevation Birds in the Sandia Mountains

Another view of the unusual landscape along the Church Rock Trail—striped sandstone, scattered junipers, and that dramatic spire always waiting to steal the scene.
Northwest New Mexico

Church Rock, NM — Just East of Gallup: Hike Red Rock Park, the Best Leg-Stretch Stop You’ve Never Heard Of 🌄

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A scenic stop packed with Navajo history, Jurassic geology, and a highly rated but little-known hiking trail—just minutes from Gallup.

"Free Spirits at Noise Water" sculptures by Dave McGary at the Hubbard Museum of the American West in Ruidoso Downs
Southeast New Mexico

Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico: A Day at the Races, Beginner’s Luck, and “Free Spirits at Noisy Water”🐎

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Discover Ruidoso Downs Race Track and the Free Spirits at Noisy Water—an impressive bronze horse sculpture display and unique roadside stop in southern New Mexico.

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Rattled in New Mexico? 7 Rattlesnake Myths (and What to Do if You Spot One) 🐍

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From fangs to facts: Debunking Rattlesnake Myths and Learning the Art of Rattlesnake Relocation

The iconic Raton sign perched high above town—anchored in sandstone, framed by piñon, and watching over travelers just south of the Colorado border.
Northeast New Mexico

Exploring Raton, New Mexico: Geology, Guns, and the Unexpected 🏍️⛰️

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Discover Raton, New Mexico—where dinosaur history, the Santa Fe Trail, biker rallies, a firearms museum, and green chile pizza all collide in one unforgettable high-plains town.

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Central New Mexico

San Antonio, New Mexico: Birds, Burgers, and the Festival of Cranes 🦢🍔

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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.

Dishes of the Very Large Array reach toward the sky, scanning the cosmos for whispers from the universe’s most distant corners.
Southwest New Mexico

Listening to the Universe: A Visit to New Mexico’s Very Large Array 🌌🔭

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Discover New Mexico’s Very Large Array (VLA)—a world-class radio telescope where science meets silence. Learn how to visit, what to expect, and why this cosmic listening post is worth the detour.

Rolling into Portal, Arizona, it doesn’t take long to see why some folks show up for a visit... and stick around for years.
Southwest New Mexico

Off the Grid and Into the Wild: Exploring Rodeo, NM and Portal, AZ 🏜️🐍🐦

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Chasing birds, solitude, and desert magic in Rodeo, New Mexico and Portal, Arizona — where cell service fades, the trogons get elegant, and the Chiricahua Mountains steal the show.

The city of Albuquerque, stretched out like a sun-soaked tapestry below Sandia Peak. After miles of switchbacks and a healthy dose of elevation gain, this is the kind of view that reminds you why you lace up your boots in the first place.
Central New Mexico

Albuquerque’s Top 3 Hikes—and Why Tree Spring Trail Keeps Me Coming Back 🌲🥾

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Looking for the best hikes in Albuquerque? Here's a local’s take on three top trails—including the under-the-radar favorite I keep coming back to: Tree Spring Trail in the East Mountains.

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The unassuming parking lot behind San Felipe de Neri Church—reportedly a hotspot for paranormal activity tied to long-forgotten graves.
Haunted Places in Albuquerque: Ghost Tour, Haunted Hotels, and Ghost Stories 👻
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End of the road at Sandia Crest
Birding Sandia Crest in Albuquerque’s East Mountains: Searching for rosy-finches, three-toed woodpeckers, and other alpine birds
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