New Mexico Magazine

05/08/2025

Blast off for a trip through space exploration’s past, present, and future—all in southern New Mexico. 🚀

Blast off for a trip through space exploration’s past, present, and future—all in southern New Mexico.

05/07/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲? Give us your best guess. We'll post an answer later today.

Hint: These posh century-old digs are located in the northeastern corner of the state, and were featured in our March 2025 Enchanting Stays issue.

05/07/2025

Full steam ahead! Tickets for 2025 are on sale now for the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Experience adventure May 31 through October 25, running Tuesdays–Sundays. Discover breathtaking Rocky Mountain views and savor the historic charm aboard the longest and highest steam railroad in America. Feel the history come alive as you ride along the same tracks laid in 1880! Don’t miss the special trains which include Fourth of July Fireworks Train, Beer & Wine Trains, and much more! Book now to ensure preferred date and class of service: cumbrestoltec.com or call 1-888-286-2737.

05/06/2025

Along a seven-mile stretch of the Mora River, from La Cueva to Cleveland, three historic flour mills remain: La Cueva Mill, St. Vrain Mill, and the Cleveland Roller Mill. Thanks to preservation efforts by local residents, this scenic drive is a journey through the little valley that could. Its people built seven mills in as many miles, supported crops that fed people far beyond their mountain borders, and protected the resources and lifeways of a place some New Mexicans call “God’s country.”

Time travel to the historic mills of Mora Valley. Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, three wheat mills (plus one wool mill) remain today.

05/06/2025

"Food often features prominently in most travel plans, whether it’s a weekend getaway or summer vacation. Where you’ll eat is often just as important as where you’ll stay. That’s especially true in a place as culinarily rich as New Mexico, where food is a flavorful expression of who we are and what makes this place so enchanting." —Editor in Chief Steve Gleydura

This month, we explore New Mexico's culinary gems—from barbecue in Cloudcroft to green chile cheeseburgers in Hatch.

05/05/2025

Lights, camera, New Mexico! 🎬 Our November 2024 cover was so popular, we turned it into a poster! Frame it, gift it to a friend, or keep it all to yourself. Purchase here: https://nmmag.us/47q4iYA

05/05/2025

"Green is definitely much more of a gateway chile. Red is more of a connoisseur’s chile. It’s really a culinary masterpiece. Once you find the taste for red, it’s satisfying in a way that nothing else is," says Nick Maryol of Tia Sophia's Restaurant in our 2020 interview. The Santa Fe institution celebrates 50 years today! 🎊🌶🌶🙌

Red, green, or Christmas? Restaurateur Nick Maryol of Tia Sophia's tells the story of waitress Martha Rotuno, who coined this famous phrase. Maryol grew up in the family business, and continues to keep these traditions alive today.

05/05/2025

To get revved up for the Route 66 centennial in 2026, we drove every mile of the Mother Road through New Mexico to feel the glow of neon, admire its scenic beauty, and meet the people who love this asphalt slice of Americana.

05/03/2025

Billed as the world’s first and only heavy metal mariachi band, L.A.–based rockers Metalachi take the outdoor stage for a free show on the night of Saturday, May 3, during the annual Truth or Consequences FIESTA, now in its 75th year. The boisterous and wildly costumed act is just one of nine bands performing throughout the May 2-4 event, which includes a rodeo featuring the Buckles & Belles Drill Team and the Fiesta Diamond Anniversary Parade, with Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award recipient and former KOB TV meteorologist Steve Stucker serving as grand marshal. Add in vendors, family activities, kiddie amusements, food trucks, a beer garden provided by Truth or Consequences Brewery, and a special New Mexico film program at the city’s vintage El Cortez Theater. It all concludes with a performance on Sunday, May 4, by the 44th Army Band of the New Mexico Army National Guard. Full schedule: torcfiesta.com.

05/02/2025

From roadside gems to James Beard Award winners, these New Mexico dishes are worth every mile—and every mouthful. 👇

Plan your next foodie adventure with 20 must-try New Mexico dishes that blend bold flavors, deep traditions, and a taste of the unexpected.

05/02/2025

𝟻 𝚃𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙶𝚂 𝚃𝙾 𝙳𝙾 𝚃𝙷𝙸𝚂 𝚆𝙴𝙴𝙺𝙴𝙽𝙳 🐑🐻🫏

See wool become yarn at the Bosque Redondo Fiber Fair near Fort Sumner, attend Smokey’s 81st birthday party at Smokey Bear Historical Park, watch burros race the hills during the Turquoise Trail B***o Race, find joy at the three-day Truth or Consequences Fiesta, and find a gift for mom at the Bernalillo Indian Arts Festival! Read more: nmmag.us/5things

05/02/2025

Friday Night Rides – Cars & Coffee ☕
April to October | First Friday of Every Month | Downtown Gallup

Experience the heart of New Mexico’s auto culture at Friday Night Rides—a free, family-friendly event that unites car lovers from near and far! Family-owned Camille's Sidewalk Cafe in Historic Downtown Gallup has been the go-to hub for auto enthusiasts for over 12 years. Whether you roll in with lowriders, lifted trucks, classics, motorcycles, or project builds, you’ll feel right at home.

🎶 Enjoy live music from local and traveling musicians.
🏁 Race Hot Wheels with the kids (or just be one!).
☕ Sip coffee, grab a bite, and soak in the good vibes.

It’s more than a car meet—it’s a monthly tradition celebrating style, sound, and shared passion.

📍 Camille’s Sidewalk Café | Gallup, NM
📅 First Friday | April – October | 6-9pm