Adrienne DeGuere

2009’s “Sunshine Cleaning” filmed in Albuquerque

Continuing with our movies filmed in New Mexico series, 2009’s “Sunshine Cleaning” stars Amy Adams and Emily Blunt as sisters who embark on the business of removing bio-hazards and cleaning up crime scenes in Albuquerque.   Quirky and poignant with great performances all around, “Sunshine Cleaning” also shows many sides to New Mexico’s largest city, … Read more

A minute in Madrid, NM.

Located on Hwy 14 southeast of Santa Fe, Madrid was once a historic coal mining town and is now a creative community of over 40 galleries and shops, several restaurants, a spa and museum. Always a fun jaunt, especially when you need to get some holiday shopping done.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqZYF3hErsQ

Blue Corn Atole Recipe

Looking for a new way to warm up and charge up at breakfast-time? Try atole (a beverage or a porridge depending on how thick you prepare it) – traditional fare from Mexico and Central America by way of Spain.   Perfect in winter and prolific during holiday time, this version is what you will find … Read more

Farolitos vs. Luminarias

Every December, Santa Fe becomes awash in farolitos. Or, are they luminarias?…   Click on the link below to come to your own conclusion! (Once on the New Mexico True webpage, scroll down a bit.)   http://www.newmexico.org/red-and-green/

African-Carribean fusion at Jambo Cafe

After days of Thanksgiving leftovers, are you ready for a welcome change? How about African-Carribean fusion fare? If you haven’t visited Jambo Cafe, drop everything and head over there pronto! Winner of numerous awards, Jambo is a local’s favorite, with a kid’s menu and vegetarian options. Some of our favorite’s: Cinnamon-Dusted Plantains with pineapple curry … Read more

Water-Wise Tips

New Mexico’s forecast for this winter predicts less snowfall than the annual average, which impacts the state in various ways, but perhaps most importantly – the need to always conserve water. This is a perennial concern in New Mexico, regardless of how wet any particular year is. Here is some information on how to be … Read more