Take a walk with me along Central Avenue in the Nob Hill district of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Central Ave is the historic Route 66 highway. We will view a few of the extraordinary pieces of street art sprayed on the buildings of Nob Hill.
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How to Take a One-Day Road Trip from Arizona to New Mexico
Love the freedom and flexibility of a road trip? We do, too! And anytime is one of the best times for active boomers to take a scenic driving adventure in the Great Southwestern states of New Mexico and Arizona. The weather is always nice and is easily accessible. By taking the major east-west Interstate 40, […]
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, […]
Destination: Madrid, New Mexico
New Mexico has some of the most scenic and diverse small towns in the United States, but sometimes you have to get off the interstate to see them. The town of Madrid (population about 300) is one of those places. Although it may not be as famous as other places in New Mexico, it has […]
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
We’re Back! Shelli and I just spent four days in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the 2015 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. A double blessing for us, daughter and family are located there. I have attached the following video to give you a glimpse of the beauty and uniqueness of this event. For best results, view in Full […]
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 […]
Fireworks in Albuquerque 2015
I thought it would be nice to post a short slideshow of the fireworks show in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 4, 2015. These shots were captured from the backyard of my Son-in-law and daughters house in Corrales, NM. They sit up on a hill side overlooking the Fiesta Balloon Park where the annual Albuquerque […]
Biking the Bosque in Albuquerque
The scene is quite tranquil . . . the soft sounds of birds chirping . . . red plumed quail scampering across the path . . . cottonwood leaves fluttering in the breeze . . . beautiful blooming cacti. All experienced while biking the Bosque in Albuquerque. The Bosque is a Spanish word meaning “woodlands” […]
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 […]