We loved Santa Fe pretty much the moment we rolled in to town, and I imagine that’s how most people react. The Old Town is a historic district where local people live and work —rather than one that seems frozen in time for tourists. This gives it liveliness and relevancy …

Taos, an artsy town in northern New Mexico, receives a mere 13 inches of rain a year. We had the bad luck to encounter a fair amount of it during our three-day spring break visit. Seeing a place in the rain definitely colors your perception of it. But it’s easy …

The Hotel: La Fonda On the Plaza Where: Santa Fe, NM I Review  *La Fonda Santa Fe How’s the Location? Visitors to Santa Fe tend to fall in love at first sight. Our family certainly did. The well-preserved Old Town has a charming central plaza surrounded by shops, museums and …

I Review 3 Hotels:  • Nativo Lodge  • Hotel Chaco • El Vado Motel Where: Albuquerque, New Mexico We had the opportunity to spend time in three unique Albuquerque hotels. We stayed in two and spent an afternoon experiencing the third. They have very different looks and ambience and target slightly …