Hiking / Apr 17, 2024
Five Gila Trails to Try
From easy to expert, these trails in the Gila Wilderness are suited to every kind of hiker.
By Jennifer C. Olson / Photos by Jay Hemphill
Nature & Wildlife / Apr. 17, 2024
Find These Plants in the Gila
Look out for these plants intricately connected to life in the Gila.
Nature & Wildlife / Apr. 10, 2024
Guardian of the Gila
A fire lookout for more than 40 years, Sara Irving keeps watch from the top of Mogollon Baldy.
Nature & Wildlife / Apr. 10, 2024
Pinyon Jays Flourish in the Gila Forest
Pinyon jay populations have been declining—everywhere but the Gila.
Nature & Wildlife / Aug 23, 2023
Pronghorn Find New Homes in New Mexico
By Elizabeth Miller /
Photos by Jeremy Wade Shockley
Outdoors / Aug 11, 2021
Find the Perfect Abiquiú Lake Camping Spot
By Aaron Gulley /
Photos by Jen Judge
Outdoors / Aug 11, 2021
Visit Sugarite Canyon State Park for Family-Friendly Camping
By Christina Selby /
Photos by Christina Selby
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City Guides
Elephant Butte Revs Up Its Off-Road Fun
Long known as a hot spot for boaters, anglers, and lake lovers, Elephant Butte is making a splash as a destination for off-road enthusiasts and other adventure seekers.
By Jennifer C. Olson /
Photos by Stefan Wachs
Off-Roading / Jun 28, 2023
Shift Gears at Chokecherry Canyon
Spend the day four-wheeling over the craggy remains of an ancient ocean in Farmington.
Outdoors / Jun 30, 2021
Best Off-Roading Adventures in New Mexico
Get your off-road motor running with great scenery, changing landscapes, and plenty of ups…
Rafting
Rafting Through New Mexico's History
Cisco Guevara, president of Los Rios River Runners, believes the history flowing through our rivers and surrounding lands helps make this a special place to raft.
By Elizabeth Miller
Rafting / Jun 21, 2023
Go With the River Flow
While the rapids may seem tame, the 38-mile Wilderness Run on the Gila River can make for…
Rafting / Jun 21, 2023
Our Rivers Have Rapid Rewards
Have a blast on the water by hitting these three rapids.
Hiking / Jun. 07, 2023
Dust Off Your Boots and Hit the Trails
Lace ’em up for these five trails we love throughout the state.
Hiking / Jun. 07, 2023
Hike Flag Mountain for Panoramic Views
The hike to the top of Flag Mountain, in the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness, may not have the same cachet as ascending…
Hiking / Jun. 07, 2023
Meet Expert Hiker Cindy Brown
The writer, poet, and healer finds inspiration in the mountains of northern New Mexico.
Birdwatching / Apr. 10, 2024
Find These Birds in the Gila
Home to hundreds of species, the Gila Wilderness is a bird-watcher’s paradise.
Birdwatching / Jun. 14, 2023
These Spots Are Paradise For Bird-Watchers
Land at these three other great areas for bird-watching.
Birdwatching / Jun. 14, 2023
Elevate Your Birding Game
Running through the shortgrass prairie near Springer, Mills Canyon soars as a birding hot spot.
Guide to the Wildflowers of New Mexico
Color your hike with blooms from trailhead to summit. Plus: Find the buzz about bees, hummingbirds, and more.
Nature & Wildlife / Apr 03, 2024
Quick Facts about the Gila Wilderness
As the Gila approaches its anniversary, we get a glimpse at some of the interesting, rare…
Nature & Wildlife / Mar 27, 2024
Meet Conservationist Luke Koenig
The grassroots organizer builds community around protecting our wild places.
Outdoors / Apr 03, 2024
The History of the Gila Cliff Dwellings
The Gila has long been a special place. Occupied by the early Mogollon people in the…
Outdoors / Apr. 14, 2021
Must-Visit Bird-Watching Destinations
These hot spots offer some of the best birding in the state.
September / Sep. 01, 2020
A Quick Guide To New Mexico Dragonflies
With distinctive colors, wild flights, and alien looks, dragonflies are among the…
Outdoors / Apr. 24, 2020
Bighorn Victory
Fourteen years ago, there wasn't a single bighorn in the Río Grande Gorge. Now about…
Outdoors / Sep. 25, 2019
The Misunderstood Lives of Bats
Bats contribute to the health of our environment, but a devastating disease imperils…
Parks / Jun. 06, 2018
Carlsbad Caverns Reveal More of Their Secrets
New laser technology reveals tantalizing secrets about everyone’s favorite cave.
Travel / Sep. 18, 2019
Destinations: Chaco Canyon
For Ancestral Puebloans, Chaco Canyon was the center of the world.
Outdoors / May. 06, 2019
Our Stone Age Heroes
Near Ratón, the Folsom Site claims one of archaeology’s most important discoveries.