When I first moved to New Mexico, I expected the desert to be a dead place, a palette of browns with few plants to bring it to life. Couldn't have been more wrong. Here's the view from my backyard in Las Cruces:...
My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease this year, but this is not a sad story. At first it was. I felt as if I'd been punched in the stomach when my sister called to tell me the news. She and my mother had just returned from a visit...
Have you ever noticed how the best adventures are often those that are unplanned? That's what happened to me recently. What began as a simple outing for an art show and lunch in El Paso turned into a stellar day. I can't wait to go back. Up until...
Grandview Trail in High Rolls, NM is a Hidden Gem of a Hike If you're passing through southern New Mexico and looking for an accessible hike that takes you right into the mountains, don't miss the Grandview Trail, located between Alamogordo and Cloudcroft, NM. I discovered the...