RECIPE: Lavender Mojito

If you’re looking for a twist on the classic Mojito cocktail, here’s a recipe to add lavender syrup, which you can purchase pre-made or you can make your own! https://madeinnewmexico.com/blogs/recipes/lavender-mojitos

Nighttime Mothing at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden

I don’t know about you, but this heat wave we’re experiencing is wearing me down! So, how about a nighttime activity to enjoy in the cool of the evening? Check out this event at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden: Nighttime Mothing! Take an hour long tour to seek out moths in the Garden and learn … Read more

PHOTO: Rio Grande Gorge by Geraint Smith

Like so many sights in New Mexico, the Rio Grande Gorge just northwest of Taos is breathtaking and it never gets old regardless of how many times I am fortunate enough to see it. Image by Geraint Smith. https://geraintsmith.com/

2023 Q2 Santa Fe Market Update

Better information means better decisions. Explore 2023 Q2 Santa Fe real estate market trends on Sotheby’s International Realty’s Santa Fe interactive market update. Visit: https://marketupdates.sothebysrealty.com/marketupdate/newmexico/santa_fe

Night Walk at the Albuquerque Botanic Garden

There’s one more Night Walk at the Albuquerque Botanical Garden to partake in this summer! Enjoy a guided tour through the Garden in search of night pollinators, night-blooming plants, and nocturnal animals. Aug 1, 2023, 6:30 PM – 08:00 PM No walk-ins; registration required! $15 adults, $10 youth and seniors.  https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/events/night-walk-at-the-botanic-garden-june/2023-08-01

RECIPE: Shrimp and Green Chile Quesadillas

Seafood lovers – are you feeling left out of the quesadilla game? It seems most quesadilla offerings are for the usual suspects: cheese only, chicken, or beef. If you’re wanting to shake things up a bit, check out this recipe for green chile quesadillas with shrimp! It also calls for a bit of red chile … Read more

Eight Million Gods

Open since October 2021, Eight Million Gods is a delightful boutique in Truchas on the High Road to Taos that is not to be missed! Discover hand-made items from local artisans, as well as from international craftspeople, in this eclectic shop run by Hayward Simoneaux, who owned Santa Fe’s Todos Santos Chocolates and Confections for … Read more

PHOTO: Santa Fe Chile Ristra by Don Peterson

I love this capture of the iconic red chile ristra that can be seen hanging from homes and businesses alike all throughout New Mexico! The muting of colors beyond the doorframe perfectly highlights the vibrant colors and textures in this photo. Image by Don Peterson. https://www.facebook.com/santafepics

Hot Home Trend: ‘Wetroom Bathrooms’

Are you a fan of open-concept living? Check out this new trend of open-concept bathrooms! https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/hot-home-trend-wetroom-bathrooms?fbclid=IwAR0H3zSH1SD2smn4T3j5k4l-4P-JBamfproBiWZNvJHh-JxuS39-EF0zS9Q

RECIPE: Hatch Honey Mustard Potato Salad

Summer is the perfect time for potato salad, so why not try making some with the kick of Hatch chiles? Check out this recipe to take the American classic picnic side dish to a whole new (spicy!) level. https://madeinnewmexico.com/blogs/recipes/hatch-honey-mustard-potato-salad