Since the early part of the twentieth century the name Canyon Road has become synonymous with art. Early artists that lived and worked there include
When Georgia O’Keeffe was 42 she was coming into her own with exhibitions in major museums around the country. Around this time her love of
St. John’s Methodist church made its way along the Santa Fe Trail. In October of 1850, Methodist minister Rev. E.G. Nicholson arrived in Santa Fe
Now that we’re officially in summer the monsoon has arrived and lightening will soon follow. More than 40 million lightening strikes hit the earth each
After being on hold for two years the July 4th celebration of pancakes on the plaza will return this year. Most of the major events
On April 28th Santa Fe’s connection to Igor Stravinsky came together when the Santa Fe Symphony performed the composer’s Symphony of Psalms at the Cathedral
George Cowan came to New Mexico during World War II and worked with the Manhattan Project as a chemist to build the first atomic bomb.
After World War II the population of Santa Fe doubled in size to almost 50,000 people. Returning soldiers took advantage of the G.I. Bill. The
In 1821 the Santa Fe Trail, which began in Franklin, Missouri, opened up trade with the United States. This era through 1848 became known as
In Albuquerque you can find two different names for Route 66. Oddly enough, one of those paths runs directly north-south while the other runs east
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