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Taos is known for its rich blend of Native American, Spanish, and Anglo cultures, historic adobe architecture, vibrant art scene, and spectacular landscapes. With 1,000-year-old Taos Pueblo adjacent, it's a small town with world-class skiing, art, food, hiking, rafting, mountain biking, and history stretching back thousands of years.

#Taos #NewMexico #travel #roadtrip #daytrip #landscape #nature #history

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 #Taos

Spotted this on the roadside coming back to #santafe from #taos yesterday. #ufo #newmexico #weirdcarmastodon

Hype for the Future 136J: Taos County, New Mexico

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/hype-for-the-future-136j-taos-county-new-mexico/

Hype for the Future 136J: Taos County, New Mexico

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/hype-for-the-future-136j-taos-county-new-mexico/

Hype for the Future 136J: Taos County, New Mexico

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/hype-for-the-future-136j-taos-county-new-mexico/

Hype for the Future 136J: Taos County, New Mexico

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/16/hype-for-the-future-136j-taos-county-new-mexico/

@tinker Just wanted to thank you for reminding me about #repairCafes . I had forgotten about this and now I'm sitting in my local #library here in #taos. I have a new library card and I'm talking to the librarians about how to set up a repair cafe here.

So, I saw a piece about the #Taos #Earthship community late last night on #VeryLocal (unfortunately, I can't find any video link as yet). However, I did find a piece from 2024 about them...

"This summer’s extreme heat and the demand for air conditioning are putting a big strain on the electricity grid in many parts of the nation. But for more than 40 years, a pioneering architect in New Mexico has been building a unique kind of home that can be heated and cooled without using any electricity at all. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_ZTiocr3LU

#SolarPunkSunday #SustainableBuilding #Communities #TaosNewMexico #Earthships

The snow is absolutely beautiful today. #taos

St. Anne

According to Christian tradition, St. Anne was the mom of the Virgin Mary, wife of St. Joachim, & was Jesus’ maternal grandma.

Her name isn’t in the Bible’s canonical Gospels. In writing, Anne’s name, & Joachim’s come from New Testament apocrypha. The Gospel of Thomas (written circa 150 AD) seems to be the earliest that mentions them. She’s mentioned in the Quran, but not by name.

The Immaculate Conception was eventually made dogma by the Catholic Church following an increased devotion to Anne in the 12th century. In Eastern Christianity dedications start as early as 6th century.

In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, Anne & Joachim are attributed to the title Ancestor of God. Both the Nativity of Mary & the Presentation of Mary are celebrated as 2 of the 12 Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church.

The Dormition of Anne is also a minor feast in Eastern Christianity. In Lutheranism, it’s believed that Martin Luther chose to enter religious life as an Augustinian friar after invoking St. Anne was jeopardized by lightning.

In the 4th century, & in the 15th century, a belief arose that Mary was conceived of Anne without original sin. The Immaculate Conception is often confused with the Annunciation of the Incarnation (Mary’s virgin birth of Jesus). The 13th century Speculum Maius includes information regarding the life of St. Anne.

In the Eastern church, the veneration of Anne herself may go back as far as circa 550, when Justinian built a church in Constantinople in her honor. The earliest pictorial sign of her veneration in the West in an 8th century fresco in the church of Santa Maria Antique, Rome.

The Feast of the Conception of the Virgin Mary had reached southern Italy by the 9th century. In the Latin Church, St. Anne wasn’t venerated. Except, perhaps, in the south of France, before the 13th century. A shrine at Douai (in northern France) was 1 of the early centers of devotion to St. Anne in the West.

The Anna Selbdritt was a type of iconography showing 3 generations of the “Holy Family,” St. Anne, the Virgin Mary, & Jesus (grandma, mom, son). This style of iconography emphasized the humanity of Jesus. It drew on the earlier conventions of the Seat of Wisdom. (The Seat of Wisdom is/are icons/sculptures that shows the Virgin Mary is seated on a throne with Jesus, as a kid, on her lap.) This was popular in northern Germany in the 1500s.

Two well-known shrines to St. Anne is that of Ste-Anne-d’Auray in Brittany (France) & that of Ste.-Anne-de-Beaupre near the city of Quebec. The number of pilgrims to the Basilica of Ste.-Anne-de-Beaupre is the greatest of St. Anne’s Feast Day (July 26), & the Sunday before the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (September 8). In 1892, Pope Leo XIII sent a relic of St. Anne to the church.

By the middle of the 7th century, a distinct feast day, the Conception of St. Anne (Maternity of Holy Anne) celebrating Mary by St. Anne, was observed at the Monastery of St. Sabas.

It’s now known in the Greek Orthodox Church as the feast of “The Conception by St. Anne of the Most Holy Theotokos.” It’s celebrated on December 9th. In the Catholic Church, the Feast of Saints Anne & Joachim is celebrated on July 26. The alleged relics of St. Anne was brought from the Holy Land to Constantinople in 710 & was kept there in the church of St. Sophia as late as 1333.

During the 12th & 13th centuries, returning crusaders & pilgrims from the East brought St. Anne’s relics to some churches, including most famously those at Apt, in Provence, Ghent, & Chartres. St. Anne’s relics have been preserved & venerated in the many cathedrals & monasteries dedicated to her name.

For example, in Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, & Greece in the semi-autonomous Mount Athos, & the city of Katerini. Duren has been the main place of pilgrimage for Anne since 1506, when Pope Julius II decreed that her relics should be kept there, after they were stolen from the church of St. Stephen in Mainz.

The Church of St. Anne in Beit Guvrin National Park was built by the Byzantines & the crusaders in the 12th century. This is known in Arabic as Khirbet Sandahanna, the mound of Maresha being called Tell Sandahanna.

St. Anne is the patroness of unmarried women, housewives, women in labor or who want to be pregnant, grandmothers, moms, & educators. She’s also a patroness of horseback riders, cabinet-makers, & miners.

As the mom of Mary, this devotion to St. Anne as the patron of miners arises from the medieval comparison between Mary & Jesus & the precious metals: gold & silver. Anne’s womb was considered the source from which these precious metals were mined.

St. Anne is the patron saint of Brittany (France); Cuenca (Ecuador); Chinandega (Nicaragua); the Mi’kmaq people of Canada; Castelbuono (Sicily); Quebec (Canada); Santa Ana (California); Norwich (Connecticut); Detroit (Michigan); Adjunta (Puerto Rico); Santa Ana & Jucuaran (El Salvador); Berlin (New Hampshire); Santa Ana Pueblo, Seama, & Taos (New Mexico); Chiclana de la Frontera, Marsaskala, Tuadela, Atarfe & Fasnia (Spain); Town of Sta Ana Province of Pampanga, Molo, Iloilo City, Balasan; Iloilo, Hagnoy, Santa Ana, Taguig City, St. Anne Shrine, Malicboy, Pagbilao, Quezon, & Malinao, Albay (Philippines); Santana (Brazil); St. Anne (Illinois); Sainte Anne Island; Baie Sainte Anne & Praslin Island (Seychelles); Bukit Mertajam & Port Klang (Malaysia); Kl’ucove (Slovakia) & South Vietnam.

The parish church of Vatican City is Sant’ Anna dei Palafrenieri. There’s a shrine dedicated to St. Anne in the Woods in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Anne is also revered in Islam, recognized as a highly spiritual woman & as the mom of Mary. She’s not named in the Quran. She’s called “the wife of Imran.” The Quran describes her remaining childless until old age. One day, Anne saw a bird feeding its young while sitting in the shade of a tree, which awakened her desire to have kids of her own.

She prayed for a kid & eventually conceived. Imran, her husband, died before the kid was born. Anne expected the unborn kid to be a boy, so she vowed to dedicate “him” to isolation & service in the Second Temple.

Anne had a daughter (Mary) instead. Anne named her: Mary. Anne’s words upon delivering Mary reflect as a great mystic, realizing that while she’d had wanted a son, this daughter was God’s gift to her.

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MILES BONNY – SOLAR FOLK FUNK BASS MEDITATIONS
#NewMexico #RBSoul #bonikowski #hiphop #innatesounds #milesbonny #newmexico #recording #solarpower #solarsoul #solarstudio #soul #Taos
CC BY-NC (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial) #ccmusic
https://milesbonny.bandcamp.com/album/solar-folk-funk-bass-meditations

MILES BONNY – Stroe "My Dear It's Getting Morning Soon"
#NewMexico #RBSoul #hiphop #innatesounds #milesbonny #soul #Taos
CC BY-NC (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial) #ccmusic
https://milesbonny.bandcamp.com/album/stroe-my-dear-its-getting-morning-soon

Small business spotlight - Taos Honey Taos Honey Co sources honey from 300 local hives throughout the Upper Rio Grande region, where the bees forage on wildflowers, sage, alfalfa, and fruit orchards. taoshoney.com/ #Taos #foodie #NomNom #NewMexico #holidaygifts #stockingstuffers

Taos Pueblo is known for its ancient, multi-story adobe structures. They have been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years - newmexiconomad.com/taos-pueblo/ #history #NewMexico #NativeAmerican #Taos #roadtrip #travel #daytrip #culture #heritage #weekendgetaway

New Mexico Communities | Taos ...

I really like the shoulder season in #taos. The town is more quiet without the tourists. The drawback of course, is that the local population gets a little cray-cray sometimes.

I'm in SubUwU land for the next two weeks. #feelsgoodman #taos

Entering in birthdays, trips, and notions to the 2026 #HobonichiCousin. And wishing I had a stack of Michael’s Kitchen pancakes or a breakfast burrito in front of me.
#Taos
#NewMexico

https://www.fogolf.com/1068458/row-row-row-your-gears-one-last-time-in-the-volkswagen-golf/ Row, row, row your gears, one last time in the Volkswagen Golf #Canada; #CAR #Cent #Company #Golf #GolfNews #GTI #Honda #noastack #ordid10000 #slider #Taos #Volkswagen

https://www.fogolf.com/1068458/row-row-row-your-gears-one-last-time-in-the-volkswagen-golf/ Row, row, row your gears, one last time in the Volkswagen Golf #Canada; #CAR #Cent #Company #Golf #GolfNews #GTI #Honda #noastack #ordid10000 #slider #Taos #Volkswagen

Art break! Taking a moment to view a painting can bring some relief from the stress of chaos. "Full Moon over Mountain, Taos", original oil on canvas, 36" x 16" #BlueskyArt #painting #calm #impressionism #landscape #moon #nature #NewMexico #serene #simplicity #sky #southwest #Taos

Taos Zine Fest

Taxonomy (Taos), Saturday, September 27 at 12:00 PM MDT

鄭宁桂 / Bittermelon Collective on Instagram: "Taos Zine Fest #3!!!! Hell yeah, babey, let's goooooooo We're still looking for tablers, so if you, or a friend, are interested, please use the QR code to fill out your information (or honestly, just DM me-- that's ok too). Zine Fest will be held again this year at @taxonomy_taos on Sept 27 from noon-6pm. More info to come 🤞🏼 #zines #taos #nmtrue"

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNL3kchN973/

https://burque.fun/event/taos-zine-fest-1

Touring northern #NewMexico with a 1982 Highway Geologic Map I found in the archives, and Halka Chronic's Roadside #Geology. Happy to see Precambrian outcrop! #Taos #SantaFe

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge (May 2023)

#MonochromeMonday #Photography #Landscape #Nature #Outdoors #Nikon #Taos #NewMexico #BlackAndWhite

Door At 104

Door At 104 -- © 2025 -– Robert N. Clinton (aka CyberShutterbug)

http://cybershutterbug.com/wordpress/door-at-104/

#BlackAndWhite #Buildings #MiscellaneousSubjects #StreetPhotography #Taos #BlackAndWhite #Buildings #CyberShutterbug #MiscellaneousSubjects #NewMexico #StreetPhotography #Taos

Nature break! #Taos #NewMexico #LandofEnchantment

Well, I may not be able to jack off my boots, but at least this place is on the National Register of Historic Places! #Taos #NewMexico

Spending the weekend at an Airbnb in #Taos #NewMexico, and this place doesn’t have a boot jack! How am I supposed to jack off my boots?

America’s newest high-altitude thru-hike: Santa Fe to Taos

Its not often you have the opportunity to enjoy something completely new in the world of hiking and high-altitude adventure, but that is just the case now in New Mexico. On Saturday evening (May 31) we attended a presentation and guidebook signing at Travel Bug Books for America’s newest high altitude trek: The Santa Fe to Taos Thru-Hike.

This 132 mile long trek takes you from Santa Fe Plaza in the heart of this lovely capital city, high up in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to well over 11,000 feet, and eventually back down to the gorgeous city of Taos and its historic plaza.

Conceived, organized, trekked, and established over a ten-year period by avid hiker Pam Neely, this thru-hike will take you through some of the most stunning scenery in New Mexico. This includes: Santa Fe Ski Basin, Trailriders Wall, the Pecos Wilderness, Santa Barbara Divide, El Nogal, two national forests, and numerous streams and alpine lakes including Baldy and Nambe (see photos).

The new pocket-sized guidebook is an excellent resource for those planing to hike straight through or planning to tackle the trek in pieces and parts. She also a series of six 11″ x 17″ maps available depicting segments of the route landing from 18.7 to 26.2 miles in length. The guidebook and maps identify key points along the trail, other connecting trails, suggested camping places, points of access to water sources, and a variety of other useful information.

Here are some non-amazon places to order the guidebook:

• https://santafetotaos.org/shop/
• Travel Bug Specialty Books in Santa Fe: 505-992-0418 or via
• https://bookshop.org/shop/TravelBug
• Collected Works in Santa Fe: 505-988-4226 or via https://bookshop.org/shop/collectedworks

One may start at 7,000 feet at either end of this thru-hike, but in-between are a series of climbs and descents that truly define this storied and enchanted landscape. Whether you hike the entire 132 mile length or simply small day-hike segments, the Santa Fe to Taos Thru-Hike will stir your senses to the rugged and serene beauty of New Mexico. Peace!

#beauty #books #environment #fun #geography #hiking #history #lifestyle #NewMexico #SangreDeCrstoMountains #SantaFe #Taos #thruHikes #topography #TrailridersWall #travel #treks

Casa Gallina | Taos - privacy, pet friendly, acequia runs through the property, garden available to guests, fresh eggs (kind of a thing now, eh). #NewMexico #lodging #homeawayfromhome #Taos #travel #weekendgetaway

New Mexico Nomad Lodging : Cas...

#Taos #ReggaeBand #IrieBellion Releases Powerful Single Advocating #ClemencyForLeonardPeltier

By Native News Online Staff
January 07, 2025

"Six-piece reggae band IrieBellion, based in #TaosNewMexico, has released a new single to advocate for the release of #LeonardPeltier, a #NativeAmericanActivist who has been imprisoned for nearly 50 years.

"'Leonard Peltier’s Song' features Grammy-winning flutist #RobertMirabal of Taos Pueblo and a traditional drum group composed of singers from several Indigenous nations. Through this collaboration, the band hopes to amplify calls for President Joe Biden to grant clemency to Peltier.

"The song blends IrieBellion’s reggae-inspired rhythms with Robert Mirabal’s signature flute playing and the traditional Indigenous drumming and singing of #JohnSwiftbird (#Lakota), #ChaskePacheco (#Dakota / #SantaDomingoPueblo), and #BrysonSanchez (Dakota / #SanFelipePueblo).

"The song makes a direct #PleaForJustice, with Davis crafting a chorus —'Do the right thing, let freedom ring/ ​It's been so long, let's right this wrong' — that appeals to #PresidentBiden to take action and right what the band views as a longstanding wrong.

"The musical advocacy for Peltier's case has a rich history in popular music. #RobbieRobertson (Mohawk), the legendary guitarist and songwriter of The Band, created a particularly powerful statement with his song 'Sacrifice', which incorporated Peltier's own voice through a recorded prison phone call with Robertson. Little Steven (#StevenVanZandt), known for both his work with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and his solo career, also contributed to this musical legacy with his own 'Leonard Peltier,' which, like IrieBellion's new release, used Caribbean rhythms to carry its message of justice.

"Peltier, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of #Chippewa Indians, became involved in the American Indian Movement (#AIM) in the 1970s, a time of tension between Indigneous communities and the U.S. government.

AIM advocated addressing issues such as police brutality, treaty violations, and systemic inequality affecting Native Americans.

"Peltier’s case comes from a 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, where two FBI agents and a young Native man were killed. The shootout occurred during a period of violence on the reservation, often referred to as the '#ReignOfTerror,' when residents faced threats and attacks for their ties to AIM.

"Peltier was convicted in 1977 of killing the agents, but his trial has been widely criticized. Key evidence was withheld by the prosecution, including ballistics reports that could have supported his defense.

"Eyewitness testimony used to extradite Peltier from Canada was later recanted, with the witness stating they were coerced by the FBI. Even the U.S. attorney who handled the case has since admitted that no one knows who fired the fatal shots.

"Peltier has maintained his innocence for nearly five decades, and his case has been condemned by numerous human rights organizations, including #AmnestyInternational. Calls for his release have grown in recent years, with Peltier now in his late seventies and facing health challenges.

"'Leonard Peltier’s Song' is available on streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, and can also be found on IrieBellion’s HearNow page. The band encourages listeners to not only enjoy the song but also take action by learning about Peltier’s case, signing petitions, and contacting officials to advocate for his release.

"For those who want to learn more, organizations such as the International #LeonardPeltierDefenseCommittee provide resources and updates on efforts to secure his freedom."

https://nativenewsonline.net/arts-entertainment/taos-reggae-band-iriebellion-releases-powerful-single-advocating-clemency-for-leonard-peltier
#ACAB #FBI #AmericanindianMovement #PineRidge #FreeLeonardPeltier #AmnestyForLeonardPeltier #ClemencyForLeonardPeltier

Wish I could attend the Taos Pueblo Procession this evening

Taos Pueblo Christmas Eve Procession - https://youtu.be/wCytfrMccQE

#ChristmasEve #holidaytraditions #TaosPueblo #Taos #NewMexico

Robert Mirabal and Rare Tribal Mob's annual Winter Holiday Show is this weekend, December 6 & 7, Taos Center for the Arts.

Robert Mirabal - The Dance - https://youtu.be/z_znb0MlHTY

#music #concert #Taos #TaosPueblo #NewMexico #NativeAmerican

The multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years. If you are planning to visit, hours are 9 am - 4 pm.

#travel #roadtrip #TaosPueblo #Taos #NewMexico #history #culture #NativeAmerican #heritage

Rio Grande del Norte, #NewMexico - http://greatamericanplaces.tu.org/rio-grande-del-norte/

#daytrip #travel #OptOutside #rafting #kayaking #camping #hiking #Taos #scenic #nature #landscape

Earthships can be built in any part of the world, in any climate and still provide electricity, potable water, contained sewage treatment and sustainable food production - https://youtu.be/M1-6eujwO0g

#NewMexico #roadtrip #travel #Taos #architecture #biotecture #sustainability

These Otherworldly “Earthships” Offer Visitors Unusual, Off-the-Grid Accommodations - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/earthships-unusual-stay-taos-new-mexico-180963819/

#architecture #biotecture #Taos #roadtrip #daytrip #travel #NewMexico

#Taos, #NewMexico #Travel #Vlog | Exploring Taos, Rio Grande Gorge, Taos Ski Valley & More! - https://youtu.be/_ATv7D1ykRY?si=gzGcC0fM2c5DfdQV

#roadtrip #vacation #weekendgetaway #OptOutside #culture #history #TaosPueblo #art #hiking #biking #camping

#Off-grid ecovillages , earthships can make life really easy and happy.

But doesn't mean you can't find crimes there.

If you've heard of #Greaterworld #earthship
This is something you should know. ☮️

https://tradelessearth.wordpress.com/auroville/

#ecovillages #auroville #taos #taosnewmexico
#earthshipbiotecture

Spring runoff in #TaosPueblo 😍

#NativeAmerican #history #heritage #culture #Taos #NewMexico #travel #roadtrip #daytrip

Hotel Luna Mystica is a vintage trailer hotel and starlight campground on Taos Mesa. Each trailer has its own personality and amenities: deck, bathroom, comfortable bed, and kitchen facilities. Tent sites are also available, as well as primitive RV spaces without hook-ups, and a cozy cafe - https://newmexiconomad.com/hotel-luna-mystica/

#travel #NewMexico #Taos #vacation #petfriendly #glamping

Sagebrush Inn & Suites in #Taos opened in 1931 as a 13-room #hotel, catering to guests traveling by carriage along the trade route between New York and Arizona - https://newmexiconomad.com/sagebrush-inn-taos/

#travel #roadtrip #vacation #weekendgetaway #NewMexico #petfriendly #familyfriendly

These Otherworldly “Earthships” Offer Visitors Unusual, Off-the-Grid Accommodations - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/earthships-unusual-stay-taos-new-mexico-180963819/

#architecture #biotecture #Taos #NewMexico #repurpose #recycle #reuse

Fun day today!

Birthday breakfast at #Denny's was meh. You only get the "Everyday Slam" for free on your birthday and it's nothing to write home about. But still. It was free.

Then we drove up to #SantaFe to visit the #GeorgiaOKeefe museum and holy Hannah that was fantastic! I've been a huge fan of O'Keefe and her works for a long time and it was cool to see some of her works in-person that I'd only seen in books and magazines.

She was such an amazing artist.

From Santa Fe we drove up the west side to #Taos, and specifically the #TaosBridge at the #RioGrande gorge.

It was pretty neat to see and we crossed the bridge without any problems. But the highlight of the trip would be the drive back!

We drove along side the Rio Grande river through the valley and saw some of the most beautiful sights and scenery we'd ever seen. I'm definitely coming back because I definitely want to go #rafting down the river!

Then we eventually made our way back and we had a late lunch/ early dinner at a place called Jerusalem, a Mediterranean restaurant in #RioRancho. I had a Chicken Schwarma and Elli had a Lamb platter. I learned I really don't like Tahini sauce so next time I'm going to get the Chicken Schwarma Kebab and no Tahini sauce. :-) But I'll definitely be going back!

Put a lot of miles on the truck today but interestingly enough my fuel economy/ gas mileage shot straight up thanks to all the highway driving. I'm sure it'll go back down tomorrow.

Fun day today!

Birthday breakfast at #Denny's was meh. You only get the "Everyday Slam" for free on your birthday and it's nothing to write home about. But still. It was free.

Then we drove up to #SantaFe to visit the #GeorgiaOKeefe museum and holy Hannah that was fantastic! I've been a huge fan of O'Keefe and her works for a long time and it was cool to see some of her works in-person that I'd only seen in books and magazines.

She was such an amazing artist.

From Santa Fe we drove up the west side to #Taos, and specifically the #TaosBridge at the #RioGrande gorge.

It was pretty neat to see and we crossed the bridge without any problems. But the highlight of the trip would be the drive back!

We drove along side the Rio Grande river through the valley and saw some of the most beautiful sights and scenery we'd ever seen. I'm definitely coming back because I definitely want to go #rafting down the river!

Then we eventually made our way back and we had a late lunch/ early dinner at a place called Jerusalem, a Mediterranean restaurant in #RioRancho. I had a Chicken Schwarma and Elli had a Lamb platter. I learned I really don't like Tahini sauce so next time I'm going to get the Chicken Schwarma Kebab and no Tahini sauce. :-) But I'll definitely be going back!

Put a lot of miles on the truck today but interestingly enough my fuel economy/ gas mileage shot straight up thanks to all the highway driving. I'm sure it'll go back down tomorrow.

Fun day today!

Birthday breakfast at #Denny's was meh. You only get the "Everyday Slam" for free on your birthday and it's nothing to write home about. But still. It was free.

Then we drove up to #SantaFe to visit the #GeorgiaOKeefe museum and holy Hannah that was fantastic! I've been a huge fan of O'Keefe and her works for a long time and it was cool to see some of her works in-person that I'd only seen in books and magazines.

She was such an amazing artist.

From Santa Fe we drove up the west side to #Taos, and specifically the #TaosBridge at the #RioGrande gorge.

It was pretty neat to see and we crossed the bridge without any problems. But the highlight of the trip would be the drive back!

We drove along side the Rio Grande river through the valley and saw some of the most beautiful sights and scenery we'd ever seen. I'm definitely coming back because I definitely want to go #rafting down the river!

Then we eventually made our way back and we had a late lunch/ early dinner at a place called Jerusalem, a Mediterranean restaurant in #RioRancho. I had a Chicken Schwarma and Elli had a Lamb platter. I learned I really don't like Tahini sauce so next time I'm going to get the Chicken Schwarma Kebab and no Tahini sauce. :-) But I'll definitely be going back!

Put a lot of miles on the truck today but interestingly enough my fuel economy/ gas mileage shot straight up thanks to all the highway driving. I'm sure it'll go back down tomorrow.

Fun day today!

Birthday breakfast at #Denny's was meh. You only get the "Everyday Slam" for free on your birthday and it's nothing to write home about. But still. It was free.

Then we drove up to #SantaFe to visit the #GeorgiaOKeefe museum and holy Hannah that was fantastic! I've been a huge fan of O'Keefe and her works for a long time and it was cool to see some of her works in-person that I'd only seen in books and magazines.

She was such an amazing artist.

From Santa Fe we drove up the west side to #Taos, and specifically the #TaosBridge at the #RioGrande gorge.

It was pretty neat to see and we crossed the bridge without any problems. But the highlight of the trip would be the drive back!

We drove along side the Rio Grande river through the valley and saw some of the most beautiful sights and scenery we'd ever seen. I'm definitely coming back because I definitely want to go #rafting down the river!

Then we eventually made our way back and we had a late lunch/ early dinner at a place called Jerusalem, a Mediterranean restaurant in #RioRancho. I had a Chicken Schwarma and Elli had a Lamb platter. I learned I really don't like Tahini sauce so next time I'm going to get the Chicken Schwarma Kebab and no Tahini sauce. :-) But I'll definitely be going back!

Put a lot of miles on the truck today but interestingly enough my fuel economy/ gas mileage shot straight up thanks to all the highway driving. I'm sure it'll go back down tomorrow.

Fun day spent with my BFF who's visiting me here in #ABQ from #ATL. We went to The National #Museum of #NuclearScience & History as well as the New Mexico Museum of #NaturalHistory and Science.

We both agreed that the #NuclearMuseum was by far the best (and outshines several other museums we've both been to) and even though we liked the Nuclear Museum more than the #NMMNH, the NMMNH was 10x better than ATL's #Fernbank Museum!

Tomorrow we're celebrating her birthday at #Denny's then heading up to #SantaFe to visit the #GeorgiaOKeefe Museum and then I'm taking her up to #Taos to see the #RioGrande #Gorge (and if we're feeling brave maybe even cross the bridge).

#NewMexico #TouristStuff #Albuquerque #SantaFe #Taos

Fun day spent with my BFF who's visiting me here in #ABQ from #ATL. We went to The National #Museum of #NuclearScience & History as well as the New Mexico Museum of #NaturalHistory and Science.

We both agreed that the #NuclearMuseum was by far the best (and outshines several other museums we've both been to) and even though we liked the Nuclear Museum more than the #NMMNH, the NMMNH was 10x better than ATL's #Fernbank Museum!

Tomorrow we're celebrating her birthday at #Denny's then heading up to #SantaFe to visit the #GeorgiaOKeefe Museum and then I'm taking her up to #Taos to see the #RioGrande #Gorge (and if we're feeling brave maybe even cross the bridge).

#NewMexico #TouristStuff #Albuquerque #SantaFe #Taos

Fun day spent with my BFF who's visiting me here in #ABQ from #ATL. We went to The National #Museum of #NuclearScience & History as well as the New Mexico Museum of #NaturalHistory and Science.

We both agreed that the #NuclearMuseum was by far the best (and outshines several other museums we've both been to) and even though we liked the Nuclear Museum more than the #NMMNH, the NMMNH was 10x better than ATL's #Fernbank Museum!

Tomorrow we're celebrating her birthday at #Denny's then heading up to #SantaFe to visit the #GeorgiaOKeefe Museum and then I'm taking her up to #Taos to see the #RioGrande #Gorge (and if we're feeling brave maybe even cross the bridge).

#NewMexico #TouristStuff #Albuquerque #SantaFe #Taos