New Mexico Nomad
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Posting about the art, beauty, culture, history, nature, and quirks of New Mexico 🌐 newmexiconomad.com
Nestled along historic Route 66, Gallup is known as the "Heart of Indian Country" and/or the "Adventure Capital of New Mexico." Located on the edge of the Navajo Nation, it was the departure point for the historic Navajo Code Talkers during World War 2. #NewMexico #roadtrip #Route66 #Gallup #travel
Zuni Pueblo offers an extensive selection of guided cultural, historical, and archaeological tours. Coordinated through the Zuni Visitor Center, the tours provide insight into Zuni Pueblo and the A:shiwi people. #roadtrip #Ashiwi #ZuniPueblo #NativeAmerican #NewMexico #tours #history #culture
Over a decade of roaming around New Mexico. Ongoing discovery. Always more to learn. Thankful! #travel #NewMexico #roadtrip #weekendgetaway #daytrip
New Mexico | Striking desert landscapes, magnificent mountains and mesas, ancient cultures and heritage, dramatic skies, and roads that stretch to the horizon. 😍 #travel #landscape #OptOutside #roadtrip #weekendgetaway #nature #scenic
Located a half-mile northwest of Bernalillo on the west banks of the Rio Grande, Kuaua Ruins is a pre-contact Tiwa village, known since 1940 as Coronado Historic Site. Settled around 1300 AD, the remnants of the multi-story village are west of the main route of El Camino Real. #travel #NewMexico
On the morning of July 16, 1945, residents of Carrizozo, #NewMexico were jolted awake by a bright flash & shockwaves. A mushroom cloud rose 38,000 feet into the sky. Located 35 miles southeast of the Trinity site (aka ground zero), radioactive ash settled on the town for 5 days. #history
Madrid has its own vibe. 😅 #signs #signofthetimes #NewMexico #roadtrip #Madrid #travel
Nestled at the edge of the 3.3-million-acre Gila National Forest, Silver City blends rugged Wild West history with a vibrant, welcoming arts scene. Just a scenic four-hour drive south from Albuquerque or two-and-a-half hours from El Paso, it is the ultimate high-desert escape. #travel #NewMexico
Heron Lake was my favorite when I was young. There was more water, lots of deer, lots of sailboats, and eagles nesting in the trees along the shore. Alarming to watch the rivers and lakes dry up. #NewMexico #lakes #waterisprecious #waterislife
Broiling heat, but the flowers are still blooming. Hummers are tapping out the sugar water daily. #summervibes #NewMexico #flowers #flowerpower #birdwatching #nature
Located on the rim of White Rock Canyon, White Rock Overlook offers 270-degree panoramas of the Rio Grande meandering through a rugged canyon, with stunning vistas of volcanic cliffs and distant mountains. Excellent for sunrise and sunset. #travel #NewMexico #daytrip #vacation #scenic #sidequest
Happy 4th of July! My plans involve grilling and close proximity to AC. 😅 #July4th #BBQ #grillmaster #weekendchill #NewMexico
Watching pros work the horno. Amazing how much fits inside. #roadtrip #ZuniPueblo #Ashiwi #baking #bread #NativeAmerican #heritage #tradition #culture
The Intertribal Open Rodeo | Standard rodeo events & favorites, like rawhide riding & buddy pickup Aug 5, 7 PM: Iron Cowgirl Aug 6, 9 AM: Timed Event Slack & Rough Stock Slack, 7:30 PM Aug 7, 1:30 PM: Rodeo Aug 8, 1:30 PM: Rodeo Aug 9, 11:30 AM: Finals (Short Round / Old School)
Balloons over Tamaya during Balloon Fiesta. #Albuquerque #NewMexico #hotairballooning #daytrip #bucketlist
#Albuquerque is the largest city in #NewMexico. Famous for world-class hot air ballooning and unique Southwestern cuisine. The city has a high-desert climate, boasting around 310 days of sunshine a year. The community flanks the Rio Grande, with the Sandia Mountains east. #travel #roadtrip
Murals, downtown Albuquerque 🤩 #streetart #NewMexico #artofvisuals #inspiredbyart
The Cabezon Volcanic Field features over 50 "volcanic necks" or plugs, the eroded remains of ancient volcanoes. Cabezon Peak is the most well known, rising 2,000 feet above the Rio Puerco Valley floor. The pillars were formed about 2.5 to 3 million years ago. #hiking #geology #NewMexico #volcano
Baylor Canyon road sunset, Las Cruces 😍 #NewMexico #travel #sunset #daytrip #cow #LasCruces
Nestled high in the Sacramento Mountains at 8,676 feet, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, is an idyllic alpine escape. Famous for its motto, "9,000 Feet Above Stress Level," the village combines a rich 125-year-old Old West heritage with cool, pine-scented mountain air and year-round outdoor adventure.
The Catwalk National Recreation Trail is a unique #hiking experience in the Gila National Forest. Suspended metal bridges wind through Whitewater Canyon, a narrow, steep-walled gorge above Whitewater Creek. 5 miles from Glenwood, #NewMexico. #travel #daytrip #roadtrip #nature #OptOutside #scenic
The 31-mile stretch of the Rio Chama before Abiquiu Lake is spectacular. Towering, multi-colored sandstone cliffs, vibrant riverside cottonwoods, and abundant wildlife makes this a popular area for rafting, kayaking, canoeing, fly-fishing & remote, permit-only camping. #nature #daytrip #NewMexico
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire was established in 1971 by Dr. Victor "Doc" and Jeanne Westphall following the death of their son, 1st Lt. David Westphall, in Vietnam. One of the first national sites dedicated to Vietnam #Veterans. More Info: bit.ly/4vj1U1l #travel #NewMexico
With striking landscapes, ranging from high desert mesas and badlands to alpine mountains and meadows, New Mexico invites people to explore and appreciate unique landscapes. #travel #roadtrip #weekendgetaway #offthebeatenpath #OptOutside #geology #history #landscape
Española was the "First Capital," established by the Spanish in 1598. The area thrived on agriculture, fed by the Rio Grande. Originally named "San Juan de los Caballeros" (now Ohkay Owingeh), the region has been home to Tewa-speaking Puebloans since (at least) the 1200s. #Espanola #NewMexico
Road to the horizon (near City of Rocks) 🤩 #travel #roadtrip #daytrip #vacation #openroad #hittheroad #NewMexico
"Named the Nation’s Best Scenic Train Ride in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest, the Cumbres &Toltec Scenic Railroad runs 64 miles between Chama, #NewMexico & Antonito, #Colorado, crossing the border 11 times." #travel #bucketlist #daytrip #weekendgetaway #offthebeathpath
Kenny Bowekaty discussing findings from an archaeological dig at the Middle Village in Zuni Pueblo. #history #archaeology #ZuniPueblo #Ashiwi #NativeAmerican #heritage #culture #Native #NewMexico
The beauty of Taos 😍 #travel #NewMexico #roadtrip #vacation #weekendgetaway
