Wander experts guide you through New Mexico, from the historic villages of Northern New Mexico to the famous White Sands, and south to Las Cruces. Discover the vibrant Hispanic and Native American culture in New Mexico.
Explore La Chiripada Winery—New Mexico's first winery. Located an hour north of Santa Fe, this boutique winery specializes in reds. In a sense, La Chiripada Winery (slang for “a stroke of luck”)—in tiny Dixon, New Mexico—and I grew up together. Founded and owned by...
Relax and rejuvenate with a visit to Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The tranquil setting, great food, and healing waters make this a memorable escape. In the 40 years since my first visit to Santa Fe Plaza, traffic and parking issues have...
Peace and calm reigned amid ancient buildings with views of sacred Taos Mountain against a cobalt sky. There are many sides to Taos, a place of calm amid upheaval. These are some things to do in Taos, NM. It’s been nearly four decades since I first visited Taos. I...
There are plenty of winter wine festivals in the colder months. Read our insider's guide to the best wine country festivals this winter. Wine tasting in many US wine regions may seem like a Spring-Summer-Fall adventure, but true wine aficionados know winter is the...
Micaceous pottery is a Northern New Mexico tradition. Discover those traditions, chat with the artisans, and discover how you can buy your own pottery for cooking, bringing a bit of New Mexico home. Even though this hand-made pottery is designed to be utilitarian,...
The New Mexico wine industry seeks to honor its past while forging ahead, elevating wines, and embracing the future of the state's wine industry. New Mexico wine has come a long way from its beginnings in the 1600s. Today’s winemakers are making their mark and...
Are you ready for a paranormal adventure? If you believe spirits haunt the places they inhabited during life, visit one of our favorite haunted hotels with potential spooky encounters. If you believe spirits haunt the places they inhabited during life, visit a...
Hotel Chaco in Albuquerque, New Mexico is not only a luxurious, AAA Four-Diamond Boutique Hotel, it was thoughtfully designed with elements paying homage to the importance of the ancestral Puebloans of Chaco Canyon and current Pueblo culture. In New Mexico, there...
Cobalt New Mexico skies and a stunning desert environment wrap Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in natural beauty. Located near Albuquerque, the word Tamaya refers to soft morning mists that float near the Río Grande River and indigenous cottonwood trees. The...
If you have been reading along in the other four articles in this series about my favorite sparkling wines, you will know that I adore bubbles. While I do love the yeasty goodness and the chalky minerality of champagne, I have found some incredible American...