Luminarias are an important part of New Mexico’s holiday season. For over 300 years–long before it became a state–the rich Spanish/Mexican heritage included luminarias a part of the local culture. Also called “farolitos,” or little lanterns, they are worth...
Autumn: The Best Season to Travel…and Eat?
Autumn: I adore it, wait for it, celebrate it. Maybe you do, too. As the days get cooler–and shorter–it feels nice to be indoors, eat comfort foods, and start to think about the holidays. It’s a chance for travelers...
Apples and Autumn: Visit a Local Orchard and Start Cooking!
Apples and Autumn: For many of us, they’re intertwined. Can’t have one without the other. They mean back-to-school, cool weather, and a return indoors to “cozy in” for the coming winter. Depending where you grew up or live now,...
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes: Favorite Fall Traditions
Pumpkin patches and corn mazes—American rituals that we welcome each fall. There is something in the air that makes humans want to get out before winter sets in. The shift in the sun’s angles and the shorter days trigger...