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

Tesla solar roofs – will they be cheaper?

Interesting commentary on Tesla solar roofs and whether or not they will be less expensive than other roofs.   https://www.thestreet.com/story/13900246/1/will-tesla-s-solar-roof-really-cost-less-than-normal-roof-as-musk-claims.html

New Mexico’s Rail Runner train information

Who doesn’t love trains?! New Mexico’s Rail Runner runs between Santa Fe and Belen, south of Albuquerque. It’s the perfect way to experience the beauty of our landscape while leaving your car at home.   http://www.nmrailrunner.com/

Sunset over the Sandia Mountains

Wishing everyone in the U.S. a wonderful and yummy Thanksgiving!   Sunset over the Sandia Mountains by Shainin Photography.   http://www.shaininphotography.com/

1997’s movie Contact, filmed at the Very Large Array west of Socorro

Returning to our movies filmed in New Mexico series, we’ll venture down to the middle of the state to the Very Large Array west of Socorro. It was featured in 1997’s “Contact,” the film adapted from Carl Sagan’s book of the same name published in 1985.   Starring Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, and Tom Skerritt, … Read more

Santa Fe Baldy

Santa Fe Baldy by In Light of Nature Photography.   https://inlightofnature.com/