New Mexico Articles
Mountainair, New Mexico – July 2000In the 1800’s the early Spanish population named the town Monte Alto, which, I am told meant ‘High Holy Place.’ In 1903, the town was renamed Mountainair by the Anglos who were settling in the area to raise pinto beans and people who were here to develop the Santa Fe Railroad. [...]
Albuquerque, New Mexico – September 1999
Looking for Americana?
In September in Albuquerque, you’re in the right place.
State Fair
From Sep. 10-26, Albuquerque’s Fairgrounds play host to the New Mexico State Fair. State Fairs are a fall tradition across the United States, and particularly in less cosmo – or metropolitan areas, they’re often a highpoint of cultural and social life. [...]
Albuquerque, New Mexico – June 1999Summer in Albuquerque means one thing: Heat.
OK, maybe there are a few other things going on too. But the major summer activity is finding ways to avoid the heat.
Founded (more or less) by the Spanish in 1706, Albuquerque today offers a variety of strip malls and places with names like “Fox’s Booze’n’Cruise.” Wait – [...]
