Quiet Waters Paddling Adventures, Bernalillo, NM

See a stretch of the Rio Grande River that traverses the spectacular volcanic topography of the Rio Grande Valley, the area where Spanish explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado campaigned in… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in New Mexico!

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Tinkertown Museum, Sandia Park, NM

What's not to love about small, unique museums? Tinkertown Museum is a gallery built out of concrete and 55,000 bottles filled with hand-carved miniatures—perfect for a stormy-day drive.

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Best Paint & Wine Spots in New Mexico 2025!

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Wine Down with Art, Albuquerque, NM

Local art therapist and teacher Suki Willoughby creates a fun evening where everyone goes home with a masterpiece of their own doing. Classes are held at local restaurant Mykonos Cafe & Taverna,… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater in New Mexico!

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The Engine House Theatre, Madrid, NM

True to its name, this 1900s building was an engine repair shed during the coal mining days that helped create the town. There are still pits inside for when the maintenance workers worked under the… Read More

The 8 Best Karaoke Bars in New Mexico!

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The Lazy Lizard Grill, Cedar Crest, NM

There’s a little something for everyone at this local pub—good food, good service, good music. Thursday night customers and would-be rock stars can sing, and dance their hearts out on… Read More

Best Escape Rooms in New Mexico!

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New Mexico Escape Room, Albuquerque, NM

The state’s first escape room knows a thing or two about creating an exciting and perilous exploit. Choose from four unique experiences—catch a serial killer in the Cabin, channel tomb… Read More

The 8 Best Trivia Nights in New Mexico!

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Red Door Brewing Co., Albuquerque, NM

A red door is a sign of welcome. This bar, serving handcrafted beer, is a great place to hang out. So people do. A couple of nights a week, a group calling themselves Geeks Who Drink, get together… Read More

The 10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in New Mexico!

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Embassy Suites Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM

Every room in this upscale relaxed resort environment is a two-room suite that provides all the comforts of a home-away-from-home. Everyone can carve out a spot in these spacious rooms. The free… Read More

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in New Mexico!

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The Mine Shaft Tavern, Madrid, NM

This coal mining town is full of history and the Tavern sits right in the middle of it. Once considered a ghost town, it’s now a thriving community that brings folk and blues bands, rock,… Read More

The 9 Best Guided Tours in New Mexico!

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New Mexico Jeep Tours, Albuquerque, NM

See historic homesteads, petrified forests, ancient petroglyphs and even get a glimpse of ancestral ruins that few get to see as you’re rocking and rolling over the geological marvels of the… Read More

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