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November 2008

In this Issue:

Road Trip

5 Top Road Trip Movies

The road trip movie reminds Americans that the quest for enlightenment often begins at the on-ramp. Now, Jeff Acker points out that frequently, such travelers also discovered that the road to self-discovery led to New Mexico.

Movies You've Never Heard Of

5 Top Movies You've Never Heard Of

Some stories are ahead of their time, don't attract an audience, and thus go straight to video. Elizabeth Gaylynn Baker shows you why these five New Mexico films deserve to be noticed.

Movies that Shaped A Generation

5 Top Movies that Shaped a Generation

Judith Fein says it's not surprising that many groundbreaking films were shot in New Mexico, because the state was—and still is—a magnet for folks who dare to buck the mainstream.

Can't Miss NM Films

10 Top Can't-Miss, Made-In-New Mexico Movies (Interactive Map)

Whether you see these great places on film or with your own eyes, here's your guide to New Mexico as seen on the big screen.

In Every Issue:

One of Our Fifty Is Missing

Experiences of lost New Mexico.

Where Are We? Contest

The first five people to tell us where a photograph was taken each month will receive a state flag pin.

My Secret Place

Actor Efren Ramirez is dazzled in Albuquerque's Old Town.

Destinations

Inspiring Spires: Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

Books

Our reviews of the latest Southwest books.

Plus: Author Q&A with Aimée and David Thurlo, authors of the Ella Clah mystery series

Music

Emily Drabanski's monthly reviews of current New Mexico CDs. This month: Hot Water by Vivian Thompson

Illustrations above and on the home page by Jeff Drew. Map illustration above by John Inserra.

 

What’s in the print edition?

Features:

Seeking Sanctuary

Jaima Chevalier takes a look behind Santa Fe’s Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi's stained glass windows into the history of the historic destination.

In Every Issue:

King of the Road: Carols and crafts in Corrales

Artscapes: 12 Top Handmade Holiday Gifts

Turning the Page: Holiday-décor maven Susan Weber

Introducing: Plant hunter Michael Martin Meléndrez

Southwest Flavor: Make St. Nick Jolly—Creamy Christmas Piñon Pie

Unique Boutique: Tie one on—Festive ornaments

Ol’ Slim’s Views from the Porch