Adrienne DeGuere When you spend time in Northern New Mexico, you can’t help but notice that blue exterior paint is used widely on Pueblo-style buildings. You’ll see it on window trims and on doors. Why? Because it looks so good next to the brown stucco! Here’s a wonderful capture of a weathered blue door. Image by Geraint … Read more
Every year I await the announcement of the winners of New Mexico Magazine’s annual photo contest with bated breath. The judges had to make their selections from more than 1,800 images submitted by more than 250 photographers! Phew, what a task! Click on the link below and view all the beautiful prize winning photos. I … Read more
Did you know that New Mexico is a strong film hub? We are! And Netflix has published a website where you can see which of your favorite Netflix productions were filmed around our state. Check it out! https://netflixinyourneighborhoodnm.com/about/
Have you ever tried overnight oats? It’s a tasty and easy way to enjoy a cold oatmeal breakfast that you prepared the night before. Here’s a recipe for overnight oats with blueberries, peaches, and lavender. It calls for fresh peaches, but I would use frozen ones, along with the frozen blueberries. https://madeinnewmexico.com/blogs/recipes/peach-blueberry-lavender-overnight-oats
I’m a sucker for sepia toned infrared photography and here’s a shot of an old chapel that uses this technique expertly! All of the image’s elements work so well together – the clouds, the degraded chapel facade, the grasses with their shadows. Excellent! Image by Klaus Priebe. https://klauspriebephotography.bigcartel.com/?fbclid=IwAR2uUJDOBlistqr7Uw8yeAH7rClMZ-H-qHoffOa6O0MaBiBM6pTWvnuUB3E
Coming up this Saturday is perhaps my favorite event of the entire year! No, not the Super Bowl–but the SOUPER Bowl!! Finally back after a 2 year pandemic-caused hiatus, this popular event lets you sample delicious soups from top-notch local chefs and cast your vote in a friendly competition with the winners decided by the … Read more
Today marks the New Lunar Year and for 2023 we are in the year of the Rabbit! According to Chinese astrology, people born in the Year of the Rabbit tend to be harmonious, peaceful, and hopeful. It then follows that we can expect the next 12 months to carry these qualities. Click below to learn … Read more
Hey, is winter over yet?! No? Okay, well I’m going to need some serious comfort food to get me through the next couple of months before spring is finally here. Check out this recipe for a soup with potatoes, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, and green chile. A bowl of this deliciousness should do just the … Read more
This capture of trees arching toward the Rio Chama is wonderful! Can you spy the silhouette of the sun perfectly centered between the branches’ tendrils? Just perfect! Image by Geraint Smith. https://geraintsmith.com/
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Home means something different to all of us. Whether it’s sharing memories with loved ones at the … Read more
