Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration

Día de Muertos marks a special time to honor and reconnect with the dead in a uniquely meaningful and beautiful manner that is believed to have originated in Mexico. Join in on the festivities on the Santa Fe Plaza on both Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29.  Attendees will enjoy mariachi music and boleros (a … Read more

La Llorona folklore

Who doesn’t love a good ghost story? La Llorona dates back to Spain and is prominent in Hispanic culture throughout the Americas. “The Weeping Woman” is a legendary tale of a woman whose children were lost, and now her ghost searches for them along riverbeds. At night she can be heard crying for her offspring, … Read more

PHOTO: Coyote by Steven Bundy

I love coyotes and I always revel when I am able to see one, although I more often hear them than see them. Here’s a compelling capture of a coyote that thrills me to see! Image by Steven Bundy. http://stevenbundy.com/

What You Should Know About Rain Barrels

One of the things all New Mexicans should be aware of is water conservation and one way to maximize this is to utilize rain barrels. Check out this article from Realtor Magazine to learn about their benefits while you own your home as well as when you list your property for sale, as well as … Read more

RECIPE: Red Chile Balsamic Chicken

This chicken dish looks super easy to make and marries two of my favorite flavors: red chile and balsamic vinegar. This could very well become one of my comfort food go-tos! https://madeinnewmexico.com/blogs/recipes/red-chile-balsamic-chicken

PHOTO: Cerro Pedernal by Ed MacKerrow

I love this capture of Cerro Pedernal, beloved of Georgia O’Keeffe and visible in many of her paintings. A striking peak in the Jemez Mountains, it’s visible from most of Northern New Mexico. Personally, I’ve spotted it from as far north as Taos and in the Sandia foothills of Albuquerque. Image by Ed MacKerrow. https://inlightofnature.com/about/

How to Build Out Your Smart Home

Would you like to make your home “smarter” but you don’t know where to start? Check out this article from Realtor Magazine to help you navigate the techy home world: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/technology/build-out-smart-home

Pottery Experiences with Paseo Pottery

Did you know that Paseo Pottery offers one-time 2 hour “pottery experiences” if you’re curious about what making pottery is all about but you don’t want to commit to a long-term class? Choose from working with a pottery wheel or crafting pottery by hand and if you get bit by the pottery bug, Paseo Pottery … Read more

RECIPE: Lavender Honey Cake

If you haven’t tried lavender honey you are in for a treat! And here’s a recipe that calls for this distinctly New Mexican flavor of honey to make a quick and easy cake that I’m eager to sink my teeth into. https://madeinnewmexico.com/blogs/recipes/lavender-honey-cake

PHOTO: Ghost Ranch Storm by Klaus Priebe

I’m heading to Abiquiu soon for a weekend away and this photo taken at Ghost Ranch of Georgia O’Keeffe fame is getting me so in the mood! Image by Klaus Priebe. https://klauspriebephotography.bigcartel.com/