While visiting the famous Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in October of 2018, we decided to head south on Interstate 25 to see White Sands National Monument. We made a rest stop at a pavilion. Close by was this sign. Driving through southern New Mexico is stunning. Today, White Sands National Monument is no longer. First designated as a “Monument” by one…
The city of Santa Fe, New Mexico is regarded as one of the “great art” centers in the United States. It is the oldest capital in the United States and the highest elevated city over 7,000 feet high. Founded in 1610, the city itself has less than 100,000 people. Close to the city center is a large statue of Don…
One of the unique festivals in October is to see Albuquerque’s annual “Balloon Fiesta.” The whole shebang began in 1972 with only 13 balloons. Since then, the affair has grown to over 600 balloons. Kathie and I have witnessed this annual event twice: 2015 and 2018. Both experiences were totally different. Most planes change in Dallas. The day we traveled…
A Few Tips on your Visit to Bandelier This small National Monument is well worth visiting. Even if you do only one trail, the “Main Loop,” it will brighten your day. Like Zion National Park, there is a free bus that will take you into the park. This free bus is required from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM from mid-May, May…
A Few Tips on the Petroglyph’s There are over 20,000 known petroglyphs in this national monument established in 1990 by President George H.E. Bush. It is located west of downtown Albuquerque on I-40, well-marked. There is a small visitor’s center with a short film. The Park Rangers will ask you if you want to do “a paved trail” or…
A Few Tips Visiting $6,000,000 of Free Art The New Mexico State House (a.k.a. “Roundhouse”) is but one of two that do not have a dome for its capital building (the other state being Nebraska.) It is walking distance from Santa Fe’s historic district. The building is round with several floors and a unique rotunda. We visited when the New…
A Few Tips while Visiting this Natural History and Science Museum. Stan, the Te-Rex, is quite impressive as you walk into the main foyer. Unlike the Te-Rex is Chicago, Sue, Stan is right on the floor eye-level. Easy to see and take pictures. I was almost tempted to touch him. It is a kid’s friendly museum. Also, there…
Go Elsewhere to see the Real O’Keeffe Masterpieces Located in the historic district of Santa Fe, this museum is easy to find. The Museum is designed in an attractive Adobe style building. The museum opens promptly at 10:00 AM on the weekdays. After paying the $12 admission, we were told we could add on to our ticket the New Mexico…
Go early and you may have the Staircase to yourself…. The show Unsolved Mysteries could not figure out how the “Miraculous Staircase” was made, but it will not stop you from admiring this beautiful creation at the Loretto Chapel. Located in historic downtown Santa Fe, it is fairly easy to find. Public parking is right on Alameda Street. We…
A Few Tips about this Embassy Located not far from the airport and along I-25, you will still need a car to travel around. Old Town is over two miles away and the Balloon Fiesta is about 10 miles away. A Conference Center, a small indoor pool, a fitness Center, restaurant and a water-fall this Embassy is quite large and…