Santa Fe Blog

Incredible shot of a full rainbow on top of the Sandia Mountains.   Image by Mikey Brooks via New Mexico Nomad.   http://newmexiconomad.com/

Gastropubs are a welcome addition to the Santa Fe culinary scene and one you should add to your list is Fire and Hops.   Located downtown and close to the Plaza, this eatery offers a locally sourced menu and artisanal ciders. Choose from yumminess such as house made pork rinds, pork belly tacos, poutine, cubano … Read more

Now is a great time to do some whitewater river rafting on the Rio Grande or the Rio Chama. Los Rios River Runners has you covered with half-day and full-day options, as well as a sunset dinner float, and several overnight adventures to choose from. http://losriosriverrunners.com/

There are certain natural happenings that occur seasonally in Santa Fe that help us mark the seasons, whether it’s the yellow budding of the chamisa shrubs in the fall or the ubiquitous winds of the spring. One thing that marks summer for us is the cottonwood trees shedding their white, fluffy seed pods all across … Read more

The CURRENTS New Media Festival opened last weekend and runs through June 25th in the Railyard. Check out amazing pieces of media installation including virtual reality models and video installations, along with workshops, performances and more.   “CURRENTS presents work that explores the innovative ways artists use technology as an expressive and aesthetic tool.”   … Read more

If you’ve never tried carne adovada, stop what you’re doing and remedy this situation immediately!   Typically made with pork and marinated in a red chile sauce with vinegar and oregano, this savory wonder is served all times of day in Santa Fe’s tried and true restaurants serving Northern New Mexican cuisine.   If you … Read more

Georgia O’Keeffe is much beloved in New Mexico and a plethora of options are available here to explore her legacy. From the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in downtown Santa Fe and its Research Center located just a couple of blocks away to Ghost Ranch in the Abiquiu area, where you can hike, camp, and take workshops … Read more

Has monsoon season arrived early this year?  It seems like it to us!   Typically beginning in early July and running through mid-September, monsoons bring welcome cool temperatures to Santa Fe’s warm summer months. Monsoons also bring dramatic thunder and lightning, as this wonderful photo from NM Life demonstrates. http://nmlife.io/

As it gets warmer, the itch to cool off becomes more urgent. A hike to Nambe Falls will easily do the trick!   Located on Nambe Pueblo, 25 minutes north of Santa Fe, the hike to Nambe Falls offers two trails, each 1/4 of a mile long.  One trail climbs up the hill and offers … Read more

Starting this Saturday and running through June 17th is the 30th Annual Heritage Hotels & Resorts Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque being held at the University of New Mexico.   This is the largest gathering of flamenco dance and music in North America. With performances, conferences, workshops, kids camp performance at different price points, check … Read more