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3 Convincing Reasons New Mexico Might Be the Best Place To Live for Retirees

Discover why New Mexico is the best place to retire. Its unique culture, weather, and outdoor activities make it a standout destination.

by Melanie Johnson
on Feb 5
A happy retired couple in New Mexico, laughing while looking at something on a cell phone.
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3 Exciting Places in New Mexico Everyone Will Be Talking About This Year

by Melanie Johnson
on Dec 30
A tree-lined street with quirky shops and a rustic sign for Coffee Java Junction, a quaint cafe in the town of Madrid, NM.
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People Live Their Whole Lives in New Mexico and Somehow Miss These 4 Places

by Katie Lawrence
on Dec 13
A starry night sky featuring the Milky Way arches over otherworldly hoodoo rock formations in a remote desert landscape, with a faint red glow on the horizon.
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The One Thing to Do in New Mexico Before the End of the Year

by Melissa Mahoney
on Nov 30
front of the sly railway christmas teain decorated wth a christmas wreath
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Experience the Americana Town in New Mexico So Charming You’ll Want to Keep It a Secret

by Katie Lawrence
on Oct 31
Curving main street in Madrid, New Mexico, lined with historic shops and art galleries beneath desert hills.

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3 New Mexico Tourist Spots I Tried to Hate (But Ended Up Loving)

Explore New Mexico’s must-see attractions, from the wonders of Carlsbad Caverns to Sandia Peak’s mountain views and Albuquerque’s colorful Balloon Fiesta.

by Katie Lawrence
on Oct 20
Colorful hot air balloons floating over Albuquerque during the Balloon Fiesta.
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Best Urban Legend in New Mexico: The Scariest Local Myth To Explore if You Dare

Discover historic ruins and bone-chilling tales along the Dripping Springs Trail in New Mexico. Do you dare to explore?

by Melanie Johnson
on Sep 26
An abandoned building and ruins along a haunted hiking trail in New Mexico
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Silver City Is the Most Enchanting College Town in New Mexico to Visit in Fall

See for yourself why Silver City is an enchanting fall getaway destination.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Aug 26
View of mountain town in New Mexico at dusk
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5 Places in New Mexico I Wouldn’t Take My Worst Enemy

There is a reason New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment, but there are also a few places I tend to avoid.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Apr 9
alien sculptures in roswell new mexico
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The Up-and-Coming City in New Mexico That’s Perfectly Sized

It's not far from Albuquerque, but the fastest-growing city in New Mexico is paving its own way.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Oct 16
A fiery sunset over the Sandia Mountains and the town of Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
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This Is The Most Unique New Mexican Sound You’ll Ever Hear, And There’s No Explanation For It

by Melissa Mahoney
on May 4
Adobe-style buildings with blue doors and a wooden ladder against a clear blue sky. Earth mounds in the foreground.
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Did You Know New Mexico Is Home To The Uranium Capital Of The World?

by Melissa Mahoney
on Apr 3
Sign welcoming visitors to Grants, New Mexico, featuring "Historic Route 66" with decorative flames.
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The Unique City In New Mexico That Is So Much More Than Your Average College Town

by Melissa Mahoney
on Feb 20
A scenic view of a highway leading to a city, with mountains in the background and lush fields in the foreground.
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History

A Little-Known Slice Of New Mexico History Can Be Found At This Restaurant

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jan 15
Colorful sign reading "Welcome to Andovino's Desert Crossing" at an entrance surrounded by greenery.
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Fun Facts

Few People Know New Mexico Has An Official State Cookie And It’s Delicious

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jan 10
Close-up of three stacked, lightly golden-brown cookies with a textured surface.
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7 Unique Trivia Facts About New Mexico You Might Not Have Heard Before

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jan 3
A colorful sombrero in the foreground with dancers in traditional attire twirling in the background.
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Most People Don’t Know That Smokey Bear’s Gravesite Is Found Right Here In New Mexico

by Melissa Mahoney
on Dec 18
Sign for Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan, New Mexico, with a large Smokey Bear statue in the background.
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8 Surefire Signs You Have Strong Roots in New Mexico

by Melissa Mahoney
on Dec 5
A vibrant sky filled with colorful hot air balloons over a crowded field and distant landscape.
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History

The Oldest Human Footprints In North America Were Discovered At White Sands National Park In New Mexico

by Melissa Mahoney
on Oct 18
Fossilized footprints in a sandy surface, with a scale marker for reference.
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A UFO Was Sighted In New Mexico 60 Years Ago And It’s One Of The Most Credible UFO Sightings In History

by Melissa Mahoney
on Oct 9
A futuristic spacecraft hovers above a desert landscape, emitting colorful smoke while surrounded by sparse vegetation.