Have a Blast! Ways to Safely Celebrate July 4th
When you think about the 4th of July, I bet the things that come to mind are fireworks, flag décor, parades, and BBQ. That…
A Guide to Holy Week Pilgrimages to El Santuario de Chimayó
A pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó is synonymous with Holy Week in northern New Mexico. And each year roughly 30,000 people from all…
Holiday Spin from Around the Globe
We certainly have our own twist on the holidays in New Mexico—most of us adorn our home with farolitos and luminarias and add tamales…
Gobble Gobble – Don’t Be a Turkey about Thanksgiving
Another Thanksgiving is upon us, and another year to roast the turkey, prepare the trimmings, and make the ultimate pumpkin pie. Ever think about…
Dollars and Cents: Rein in Your Holiday Budget
The holiday shopping season is well…tempting. Sometimes it’s hard to resist the holiday cheer and bright, twinkly merchandise. But in order to avoid an…
DIY Oktoberfest
As the temps start to dip, many New Mexicans start to think snow, while others think Oktoberfest! The roots of Oktoberfest date back to…
Heart of Darkness: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with NM’s Best Chocolate
There is no bad time to give (or receive) chocolate—its sweet and slightly sinful personality has been forever linked to love and seduction. But…
Christmas in Santa Fe
As a native Santa Fean who’s lived in several other cities in the U.S., I’ve come to firmly believe that there are two types…
Letters from Father Christmas Might Be Better Than a Real Letter from Santa
Receiving a handwritten letter from Santa Claus at Christmas time is a childhood dream we’ve all had, and one that will continue to be…
How Much You Should Spend on People for Christmas
There’s an awkward reality that underlies holiday gift shopping. Whether your gift is from the heart or is an expensive item your recipient has…
