The Hub City The city of Belen, New Mexico is a curious place. I grew up alongside Belen in the neighboring town of Los Lunas. …
Climbing Tome Hill in Tome, New Mexico
Tome Hill is a local landmark in the Los Lunas area. Located between Los Lunas and Belen, the three crosses at the top of Tome …
Exploring Our Lady Of Guadalupe Cemetery in Peralta, New Mexico
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Cemetery on La Ladera Road There is a short cut that I take to get through town a little faster. It’s …
On The Mother Road To Newkirk, New Mexico: Part 1
Newkirk, New Mexico Ghost town explorers and Route 66 aficionados alike will want to place Newkirk, New Mexico at the top of their list of …
Visiting The Luna Mansion in Los Lunas, New Mexico
The Luna Mansion is an iconic Los Lunas landmark My family moved to Los Lunas, New Mexico in the summer of 1982. I was six …
Exploring The Fascinating Albuquerque Rail Yards
Shopping at the Albuquerque Rail Yards Market Built in 1917, the now defunct Albuquerque Rail Yards has been repurposed by the city. The main function …
Getting To Know Casa Flamenca and Albuquerque’s Valeria Montes
Welcome to Casa Flamenca Valeria Montes is the executive director of Albuquerque’s Casa Flamenca; a small home-based center for Flamenco art located at 401 Rio Grande Blvd NW. …
Visiting the Coronado Historic Site in Bernalillo, New Mexico
Coronado Historic Site in Bernalillo, New Mexico After visiting the Coronado Historic Site, I have to say that the name is somewhat misleading and maybe …
Abandoned houses in Stanley, New Mexico
Stanley, New Mexico never was a booming metropolis Stanley, New Mexico is an unincorporated community in Santa Fe county. Located about 20 miles northwest of …
San Ysidro Church and Cemetery in Corrales, New Mexico
Old San Ysidro Church This is the Old San Ysidro Church in Corrales, New Mexico. It is known as the “Old” San Ysidro Church to …