White Sands National Park in New Mexico may not be as famous as the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone, but it’s home to human footprints made more than 20,000 years ago, shedding light on the region’s earliest inhabitants.

Yucca, mesquite, cactus, and wildflowers give New Mexico honey its flavor. Drought is making the work behind each jar harder.

More than 20% of luxury hotel reviews were AI-generated in 2025, according to Originality.ai, a content verification tool that detects AI-generated text.

New Mexico’s Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway offers high-altitude passes, historic sites, and dazzling fall foliage views. Here’s how to plan an autumn road trip.

On US 60, pie shops, trail angels, homesteading stories, and star-filled nights carry Pie Town's century-old spirit of hospitality forward.

The soldier's eyes found mine across the room. His coat was tattered, his expression somewhere between exhaustion and resolve, the battlefield raging around him with no sign of mercy. His

As major studios slash budgets for tentpole features and series, there's fewer big-ticket projects. There's also more indies and an uptick in shoot activity, the state's film office director says.

Albuquerque’s Central Avenue (Route 66) boasts plenty of spectacular illuminated signs on its 18-mile stretch. Neon provided the route with a playful and vibrant energy that inspired artists, writers, and musicians who made their way along the Mother Road.

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, has been a wellness destination for over a century.

In New Mexico’s must-visit food destinations — Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos — chefs and bartenders are using heirloom crops, Indigenous ingredients, and wild botanicals to showcase the state’s rich culinary identity. Plan a trip to experience an extraordinary sense of place shaped by the ...

Truth or Consequences lays claim to not only one of the most unusual town names, but also a unique brewery tour, involving over one million Mexican free-tail bats.

Kingswell, a Nob Hill skateboard and apparel shop, will be the first store in the world to have the shoes available Friday.

Home to dramatic rock formations and otherworldly landscapes, New Mexico’s Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness is a U.S. alternative to Turkey’s Cappadocia.

The USPS Route 66 stamp collection will feature images of roadside culture taken by David Schwartz.

New Mexico Tourism Department, New Mexico Magazine, and Chex Mix are teaming up to celebrate the upcoming Route 66 Centennial with a special collaboration featuring limited-edition Chex Mix BOLD packaging and a New Mexico Route 66 road trip sweepstakes.

Why this magical mountain refuge just snagged the #1 spot on Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards—again.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new landmark is lighting up Albuquerque’s historic Mother Road. The Route 66 sign near Central Ave. and Tramway Blvd. will welcome visitors driving into the city …

That's the most ever for a first-year Vince Gilligan show. Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul nabbed just four and seven bids, respectively.

“It was wonderful when we received it last year,” Tourism Santa Fe Director Randy Randall said. “... To me, this gives it even more strength.”

Indigenous art, historic artifacts, Acoma clay figures, mobile exhibits, and site-specific banners offer a New Mexico view of the national anniversary.

The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) has announced the schedule of events for the 104th Santa Fe Indian Market, taking place from August 15-16. The market is the oldest Native American market in the world, and draws upwards of 1,000 Native artists from more than 200 Tribal nations. This year’s theme, Empowered Resilience—Centuries in […]

A Southwestern lifestyle awaits in these real estate agent-approved towns and cities across New Mexico.

From steam-powered star trains to moonlit railbike rides through redwood forests, these are the best night sky train adventures across America.

Route 66 through western New Mexico represents a remnant of a bygone American past, and more importantly, a passageway through Native America’s dynamic present.

"GMA" heads to New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, for a visit to Roswell, the city famous for its extraterrestrial lore.

At stake for the U.S. tourism industry is the restoration of its previous budget and reauthorization by 2027 amid a challenging political climate. Its budget was reduced significantly, impacting projects and campaigns. Efforts are underway to restore funding through the Visit USA Act, but political...

For 100 years, the Mother Road shaped towns, tourism, roadside culture, and everyday life across New Mexico. Historians, artists, and longtime residents reflect on its legacy.

The discovery from the Trinity nuclear test site shows how extreme conditions can result in materials never before seen in nature or in the lab.

During Route 66's heyday, Albuquerque's Central Avenue boasted over 100 motels. Learn more about these quirky architectural relics of the highway.

If the state’s wine industry had something akin to base­ball’s ver­sion of spring train­ing — where optim­ism reigns supreme — it would be the New Mex­ico Wine Fest­ival on Memorial Day week­end. The dif­fer­ence is, the weather is a little warmer and...

Discover the top wellness towns in America for 2026, offering rejuvenating activities, healthy dining and serene environments for a revitalizing getaway.

Learn more about the unique Festival Flamenco Albuquerque that takes place each summer. Celebrate the art of flamenco!

From penguins and hippos to immersive habitats, see how the ABQ BioPark is redefining wildlife experiences in New Mexico.

Travel America’s iconic Route 66 through the lens of food. The new Cheese Trail highlights dairies, cheesemakers, and local flavors across eight states.

As the Mother Road celebrates its centenary, Indigenous voices are revealing overlooked histories and creating new ways for travellers to experience the road.

Route 66 is as famous for its roadside diners as it is for its neon. Here are a few classic restaurants where you can eat like a local along Albuquerque’s Route 66.

Sandia Peak outside of Albuquerque is a place where hang gliders can launch. Santa Fe is one popular destination. This trip involves a gondola, the glider, and a train.

A dynamic week and captivating runway shows featuring the finest creations by Native American and Indigenous Canadian designers.

From disco-ball suites once favoured by Elvis Presley to sleek Pueblo Revival pads, here’s where to get your kicks by spending the night in one of Route 66’s finest revived motels.

Now 14 months in, Canada’s rejection of the U.S. is the most successful tourism boycott in memory.

Easy Rider director was so taken with Taos that he became its most notorious resident during the 1970s and its most feted retiree in the last years of his life

Celebrate the incredible restaurants, chefs, and flavors that make Albuquerque’s dining scene so unique. Explore special menus, revisit favorite neighborhood spots, and discover new places to love across the city. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, a date night, or a culinary adve...

White Sands National Park in New Mexico has white gypsum dunes, sand sledding, and moonlit hikes in surreal landscapes. Here's what to know before you visit.

From celestial alignments to trade networks and living cultural ties, new research continues reshaping what we know about Chaco's vast influence.

The James Beard Awards are some of the most competitive and prestigious recognitions in food and beverage, so how did a New Mexico politician end up on the list alongside a local chef and brewery? Albuquerque chef Steve Riley of Mesa Provisions in Nob Hill and Bow & Arrow Brewing, a Native women-owned brewery founded […]

One famous media mogul spent 30 years restoring this land—and now he’s inviting you to experience the magic.