Al Capone’s Hideout
Rising over the desert of north-central New Mexico are the green and rugged Jemez Mountains. Nestled among these mountains, ringed by walls of jagged and wooded lava rock, is a…
The Ghosts of Halloween
It’s night in the desert, and you and a group of friends are gathered in a half-circle around a fire, the fire’s orange-red flames coughing sparks into the blackness above. …
Wait, I Can Ski in New Mexico?
As we established in an earlier post about our state's climate, New Mexico is proud to claim one of the most diverse landscapes available in the country. With wide, scorched…
Scientists Just Explored a Series of New Mexico Underwater Caves
The Santa Rosa Blue Hole has been in the public mind for yours. A natural swimming hole, this body of water is stunningly blue. It contains shockingly clear waters. In the…
Four Weird and Strange Things that Happened in New Mexico
New Mexico is a strange place. A beautiful, fun, and unique place, but strange nonetheless. While we’ve dived into some of the larger mysteries of this state (Roswell, for example),…
What the Heck is the World Shovel Race?
What is shovel racing? you might ask. Well, it’s probably as ridiculous as you’re imagining. New Mexicans don’t care—it has a huge following in our crazy state. Shovel racing is a…
The New Mexico Governor is Cracking Down on Licensing Laws
In early June of 2018, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez signed an executive order directing an internal review of all occupational licensing requirements within the state. According to Forbes, this…
What are the Politics of New Mexico?
You might be thinking—what is an article about politics doing on a site devoted to strange things in New Mexico? Well, that's the thing: this state's politics are strange. Residents…
Our Favorite New Mexico Celebrities
Every state lays claim to a handful of celebrities, building up state pride while simultaneously capitalizing on the attention received by the former resident. We'd like to say New Mexico…
What’s the Deal with the New Mexico State Flag?
The flags of the United States of America can be eerily similar. Those of the New England states often incorporate a man or historical figure, while nearly all U.S. states…