Galisteo Studio Tour – October 16th & 17th

The Galisteo Studio Art Tour is a wonderful way to revel in the tail end of autumn before the snow flurries fly. Open this weekend from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, enjoy the beautiful landscape as you drive from one artist’s studio to the next. Offerings include photography, paintings, pottery, ceramic art, jewelry and more. … Read more

PHOTO: Clearing Storm at Sunset by Ed MacKerrow

Do the cloudscapes and the sublime light of Northern New Mexico ever get old? No. They are gasp-worthy each and every time I am lucky enough to catch them! Image by Ed MacKerrow. InLightofNature.com

Santa Fe Studio Tour

It’s time for the 2021 Santa Fe Studio Tour! This weekend and next weekend, local artists will open their studios to the public.  This free event is an unique opportunity to see the artists’ latest work and their working environments.  Many artists will be demonstrating their techniques and all will have art for sale. October … Read more

PHOTO: Very Large Array by Richter MachThunder

You might recognize the Very Large Array from the 1997 film “Contact” with Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey. This capture of the twenty-eight 230-ton working antennas set against purple mountains and the gorgeous sunset sky is breath-taking. Image by Richter MachThunder. Click here for more info

Abiquiú Studio Tour: Oct 9th – 11th

Autumn in Northern New Mexico is arguably our best season for weather, temperatures, and of course, the fall colors of the trees. It’s also a time of many art festivals and art studio tours. This weekend is the Abiquiú Studio Tour. From 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on October 9th, 10th and 11th, take a … Read more

Local Restaurant Profile: Horno Restaurant

The new restaurant, Horno, located in the old Il Piatto space on Marcy Street, is garnering rave reviews from Santa Fe locals and visitors alike! Opened by Chef/Owner David Sellers and his wife Heather Sellers, the couple’s vision is to offer fine food without pretense and at fair prices. With street-food influences, the menu ranges … Read more

PHOTO: San Jose Chapel by Steven Bundy Photography

We have never lost our love for black and white photography and this capture is a perfect example of why this particular art form will never cease to delight viewers.  The contrast of textures and gradations of black to gray to white is fantastic in this shot of San Jose Chapel in Colonias, New Mexico. … Read more

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: Oct 2nd – 10th

The world-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta starts next weekend, on October 2nd! From Dawn Patrol Show and Morning Glow, to Mass Ascension, a Skydivers Show, Night Magic Glow and After Glow Fireworks Show, and our favorite – Special Shape Rodeo, there is so much to see and experience at the Balloon Fiesta.  It is not … Read more

49th Annual Santa Fe Harvest Festival

Don’t miss the Santa Fe Harvest Festival next weekend – this is El Rancho de las Golondrinas’ longest-running and acclaimed event! There’s no better place to revel in the celebration of the harvest than at Golondrinas’ 200+ acres living history farm and ranch.  With over 30 historic buildings set on bucolic, rolling hills and framed … Read more

Autumnal Equinox

Today Fall officially begins with the Autumnal Equinox!  Why is it called an equinox?  The word comes from the Latin aequus, meaning “equal” and nox, meaning “night.” On this day Earth’s two hemispheres receive the Sun’s rays about equally and the Sun is overhead at noon as seen from the equator, which means the amount … Read more