The Valle Vidal is a 100,000-acre mountain basin in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Geologically, there are two halves: sedimentary sandstone, grassy valleys & coal resources on the east side (Raton Basin edge), with steeper, uplifted volcanic and metamorphic terrain & gold mining on the west side.

I photographed the Sandia Mountains, which dominate Albuquerque, New Mexico's eastern skyline, capturing a striking monochrome view with a rising moon.

The Rio Grande Nature Center this morning. #Albuquerque

WATCH: APD cameras captured the wall collapse at Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque! This is one week after the building was forced to close after an inspection found there were structural issues with the supports. The building is a little over 100 years old, built in1906.

High Road to Taos, south of Chimayó . The High Road is a 105-mile scenic byway between Santa Fe and Taos, winding through Spanish colonial villages like Trampas and Truchas, with historic adobe churches, artisan studios, and spectacular mountain views. #NewMexico #travel #roadtrip #landscape

Rio Grande, Corrales perspective 🤩 #landscape #OptOutside #roadtrip #travel #daytrip #vacation #NewMexico #Corrales

Coronado Historic Site preserves the ruins of Kuaua. The village was inhabited from around 1300 to the late 16th century, with partially reconstructed pueblo rooms and a kiva with famous, rare pre-contact mural paintings. It was abandoned during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. #NewMexico #history #daytrip

Sandia Peak, from the bluffs of the Rio Grande. 😍 #nature #whataview #scenic #NewMexico #landscape #HighDesert #Corrales #RioRancho

Salinas Pueblo Missions protects 3 distinct pueblo sites w/ 17th-century Spanish mission ruins—Abó, Quarai & Gran Quivira. This intersection of Spanish, Jumano, #Tompiro & Tiwa cultures features stone architecture & colonial history. Abandoned due to disease, drought & raids. #history #NewMexico

Road to the Taos Junction bridge. 🤩 #landscape #OptOutside #roadtrip #travel #daytrip #nature #geology #whataview #scenic #NewMexico

Mentmore cliffs are west of Gallup, with a large variety of sport & trad climbs, with routes 40-50 feet tall. Numerous moderate routes, with easily accessible top-rope anchors. Two main areas, the "Original Side" and the "New Side." There are longer climbs on the "New Side." 🧗‍♂️ #rockclimbing

A few of Albuquerque's magnificent murals. Adobe and stucco make the perfect palette for street art. #murals #streetart #Albuquerque #NewMexico #inspiredbyart #artofvisuals #travelgram #instatravel

Cloudcroft was founded as a logging camp for the railroad built through Alamogordo, 4500-feet below in the Tularosa Basin. The cooler temps in the mountains, and beautiful forests & meadows, made the village a popular destination for people seeking a reprieve from the heat at lower elevations.

The Navajo Code Talkers were #Marines. They developed an unbreakable code using the Navajo language during World War II. The first 29 Navajo Code Talkers trained at Fort Wingate and deployed from the Gallup railroad depot. #Gallup is home to the Navajo Code Talker Museum. #VisitGallup #NewMexico

In #Gallup, you can explore Native American culture & history through museums like the Gallup Cultural Center and the Navajo Code Talker Museum, while outdoor activities include hiking in Red Rock Park and appreciating the landscape from a hot air balloon. #VisitGallup #travel #Route66 #NewMexico

Downtown Gallup is an interesting destination known for its rich Native American culture, historic Route 66 charm, and a vibrant arts scene, which includes numerous murals and galleries. It is also a hub for unique businesses, historic trading posts & cultural attractions. #VisitGallup #NewMexico

Sunrise at Shiprock 😍 #roadtrip #travel #daytrip #vacation #NewMexico #sunrise #nature #landscape

The Very Large Array (aka, the VLA) is a radio astronomy observatory with 27 radio antennas arranged in a Y-shape on the Plains of San Agustin, naturally insulated by mountains from signal interference. They use interferometry to simulate a single giant telescope up to 22 miles across.

The village of Doña Ana was founded in 1843, named after Doña Ana Robledo who died in the area in 1680 while fleeing w/ other Spanish settlers during the Pueblo Revolt. The historic Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria Catholic church was built in 1844. It's the oldest church in southern New Mexico.

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High Road to Taos. The overlook after the turnoff near Sipapu. #roadtrip #travel #daytrip #nature #geology #whataview #scenic #NewMexico

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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad | Historic Colorado & New Mexico Steam Train Adventures 2026 Season Dates: May 23 – October 25 cumbrestoltec.com #train #scenic #NewMexico #roadtrip #daytrip #Chama #Colorado #weekendgetaway #history #AmericanWest #spring #adventure

Sierra Blanca is the highest peak in the Sacramento Mountains at 11,981 feet. Located on the Mescalero #Apache Indian Reservation, it is southern New Mexico's highest peak, located approximately 10 miles west-northwest of #Ruidoso. #landscape #OptOutside #travel #daytrip #whataview #NewMexico

Sandwiched between Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo & Sandia Pueblo, Corrales is a historic community with roots dating to Tiguex Pueblo inhabitants (c. 500 AD). Known for its agricultural heritage, adobe architecture, and the historic Old San Ysidro Church (1868). #Corrales #NewMexico #travel

Double rainbow over Alamogordo 😍 #rainbow #OptOutside #roadtrip #travel #daytrip #nature #Alamogordo #whataview #scenic

#Taos is known for its rich blend of Native American, Spanish & Anglo cultures, historic adobe architecture, a vibrant art scene & spectacular landscapes. With 1,000-year-old Taos Pueblo adjacent, Taos is a small town w/ a lot to offer: art, history, skiing, hiking, and rafting. #travel #NewMexico

Open road and blue skies...on Indian Service Route 9 #NewMexico #travel #roadtrip #daytrip #weekendgetaway #openroad #roadtonowhere

Located near #Cloudcroft, Apache Point #Observatory (APO) is a major astronomical research facility, founded in 1985 and managed by the Astrophysical Research Consortium (ARC). It is famous for hosting the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). #NewMexico #travel #roadtrip #daytrip #weekendgetaway

Bullard Street is the historic heart of downtown Silver City, serving as a hub for dining, shopping, and art. Originally the town's main street, the preserved 19th-century architecture now houses eclectic boutiques, local art galleries & cafes. The street runs alongside Big Ditch Park. #NewMexico

THANK YOU, Albuquerque, NM for having me at your #NoKings rally today. So much energy and so many people saying loud and clear: NO KINGS 🚫👑

A petroglyph site in New Mexico combines raw natural beauty and human expression https://www.vitaminrush.com/327603/a-petroglyph-site-in-new-mexico-combines-raw-natural-beauty-and-human-expression/ Managed by the BLM’s Las Cruces District Office, the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site lies between …

No Kings Day Madrid, New Mexico #nokingsday

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#NoKings #Albuquerque March 28, 2026

Based in Taos, Los Rios River Runners have been providing rafting guides for the Rio Chama and Rio Grande for more than 50 years. #rafting #OptOutside #daytrip #weekendgetaway #nature #onthewater #NewMexico

Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, #Madrid is home to more than 40 galleries, numerous unique shops, and the historic Mine Shaft Tavern. Completed in 1947, it is one of the oldest continually run taverns in Santa Fe County. The 40 ft. lodge pole pine is the longest stand-up bar in #NewMexico.

The coal miners of Chihuahuita were drawn to Gallup's booming coal industry in the early 1900s. Many Mexican miners were recruited in 1917 to break up a strike. Later, they became central to the "Gallup Coal Wars" of the 1930s and 1950s - elpalacio.org/2025/0... #VisitGallup #history #travel

No Kings v. 3.0 | Coming up March 28, 2026 ABQ 🚧 Traffic will be closed in both directions along the 3-mile route (Comanche Rd, San Mateo Blvd, Montgomery Blvd, & Louisiana Blvd). Motorists are required to seek alternate routes. www.nokings.org/news/over-30... #Albuquerque #NewMexico #NoKings

Blue skies and chasing trains on the way to Gallup. 😁 #travel #daytrip #roadtrip #train #bluesky #ontheroad

No Kings v. 3.0 | Coming up March 28, 2026 ABQ 🚧 Traffic will be closed in both directions along the 3-mile route (Comanche Rd, San Mateo Blvd, Montgomery Blvd, & Louisiana Blvd). Motorists are required to seek alternate routes. www.nokings.org/news/over-30... #Albuquerque #NewMexico #NoKings

Located 38 miles south of #Gallup, #Zuni Pueblo is the largest of the 19 #NewMexico Pueblos, encompassing 400,000+ acres, w/ an enrolled population of over 20,000. The Visitor Center offers a variety of #tours, from overviews to 2-day archaeological tours - youtu.be/f54rLSdnnMg...#Gallup#Zuni#NewMexico#tours#travel

Roaming around Albuquerque... #roadtrip #travel #daytrip #vacation #streetscenes #NewMexico #Albuquerque #DukeCity

The Valle Vidal is a 100,000-acre, high-elevation alpine basin in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Part of the Carson National Forest, the area is a crucial habitat for the state’s largest elk herd and offers year-round outdoor recreation, like hiking, camping & fishing. #travel #NewMexico

Chile is a celebrated part of most meals in Gallup. It's added to everything from pizza and breakfast burritos. 🥰 Pictured: Genaro's stuffed sopapilla (green), Jerry's Cafe open-face green chile cheeseburger, Virgie's combo plate, and Route 66 stuffed sopapilla with red chile. 😋 #VisitGallup

From stagecoach, to railroad, to #Route66, #Gallup has been welcoming visitors for 150 years - www.visitgallup.com/...#Route66#Gallup#VisitGallup #NewMexico #roadtrip #travel #weekendgetaway #wayoutwest #Route66

The Downtown #Mural Walking Tour includes stops at 24 different #murals - www.visitgallup.com/...#Mural#muralsThese works of #art vary in style and size, working together to share Gallup's rich and romantic history, patriotism and Native American culture. #VisitGallup #streetart #NewMexico

The Plains of San Agustin | A vast, flat, high-altitude desert basin, approx. 55 miles long and up to 15 miles wide. Home to the Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescopes and surrounded by mountains, this area was a lake during the Pleistocene era. #roadtrip #geology #openroad #NewMexico

Rio Grande gorge from the Taos overlook. The gorge is a 50-mile-long canyon through a thick layer of volcanic basalt. It is a beautiful, popular destination for camping, hiking, rafting & fly fishing. #travel #roadtrip #daytrip #NewMexico #weekendgetaway #OptOutside #landscape

Zuni Pueblo (A:shiwi) is known for its deep-rooted cultural traditions, distinct language (Shiwi’ma), and world-renowned jewelry and pottery. It is the largest of New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos, with a population over 10,000. #travel #roadtrip #NativeAmerican #Ashiwi #ZuniPueblo #NewMexico #history #tours