July 2009
Web Exclusive: Travel Nerd
Much of the box-office smash hit Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was filmed in New Mexico. See where Optimus Prime met his match, Shia LaBeouf was implanted with an alien brain probe, and The Fallen returned to Earth, all on a southern New Mexico road trip. By Brandon Call
Web Exclusive: Travel Nerd
This summer’s Terminator Salvation may be set in in 2018, but much of it was filmed in New Mexico in 2008. Terminator fans, here’s your go-to guide for visiting the locations of the movie you love. By Ashley M. Biggers and Tricia Ware
In this Issue:
Creation Story
Santa Fe's Romero family has been a steady presence at July's Spanish Market for decades, but their true legacy is their reinvention of traditional techniues. Go inside their studios with writer Michele Jacquez-Ortiz and photographer Karen Kuehn. Plus: See exclusive online images.
Space Cowboys
Before 1947, Roswell was known primarily for its ranches. Then something mysterious crashed in the sagebrush outside town, and everything changed. These days, more than 120,000 UFO enthusiasts visit the city each year. Now, Brandon Call heads to the granddaddy event of them all—the Roswell UFO Festival. Plus: Go behind the scenes on Brandon's road trip.
Photo Portfolio: Ghost Ranch and the Faraway Nearby
Inspiring, oft-visited, and iconic, Ghost Ranch is the country beloved by Georgia O'Keeffe and revered by New Mexicans and New Mexi-fans. This month, New Mexico Magazine presents photographer Craig Varjabedian's ode to the land and the light in this exclusive preview of his new book and exhibit. Plus: See Craig discuss his inspirations in our exclusive video.
In Every Issue:
King of the Road
Find pecan pie and performance art in Peñasco. Plus: Watch a video of Lesley's road trip
One of Our Fifty Is Missing
Experiences of lost New Mexico.
My Secret Place
Astronaut Mike Mullane suits up for the Pecos Wilderness
Books
Our reviews of the latest Southwest books.
Plus: Interview with Featured Author, Anne Hillerman, author of Santa Fe Flavors
Music Review
New Mexico music comes in many flavors. This month, sample cowboy music from Corrales-based Jim Jones.
