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Shelli readies for exploring the Aztec Ruins

Exploring the Aztec Ruins Near Farmington, New Mexico

Exploring the Aztec Ruins, archaeologists crouch on their hands and knees in the heat of the day, delicately brushing the sand out of contours and grooves. The Aztec Ruins National Monument near Farmington, New Mexico is an ongoing archaeological dig site that dates back to the 12th century.  The unearthing process is tedious and difficult, […]

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Ron and Shelli in Venice

Boomer Tips on How to Start the Transition to Retirement

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” – Alan Keightley Like many people, my husband and I looked forward to retirement.  But the more we thought about it over the years, it was beginning to seem like more […]

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Toad in Corrales Back Yard

The Corrales NM Backyard

Corrales, NM, is located on the north central edge of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Corrales is home to my daughter, son-in-law and two kids who reside on a hillside in the middle of a critter collection with spacious views. If you look to the north and east you have an unimpeded view of the Sandia Mountains […]

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Authentic New Mexican cuisine: the Farm to Table Restaurant

Every year, we spend at least two months with family in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  The photographic architecture, crisp clean air, strikingly bright blue skies, earthy smells of lavender and sage, and, of course, the Balloon Fiesta make this one of our favorite destination spots in the Great Southwest. But let’s not forget that one of […]

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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

As the summer season winds down, most people are taking last minute family excursions.  And many of them are planning a trip to the 43rd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico. The dates for the event this year are Saturday, October 4th, through Sunday, October 12th.        This hot air ballooning event is one of the […]

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Corrales, New Mexico!

New Mexico, nicknamed the “Land of Enchantment” is beautiful and distinctive in so many ways!  The turquoise and terra cotta combinations are infinite.  The history, folklore, customs, and traditions make New Mexico a melting pot of diversity. It is a paradise for artisans, painters, and photographers who try to capture the essence of the Great […]

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