When first arriving in New Mexico we spent three weeks in Bloomfield, then moved on to Los Alamos for a couple of weeks. After that we moved on to Albuquerque for 12 days. In addition to doing stuff in Albuquerque, we took a few days trips a little further afield to Santa Fe … [Read more...] about 12 Days In Albuquerque, NM – Here’s What We Did
Visiting Pecos National Historical Park In Pecos, NM
On one of our final days in Albuquerque, NM we drove out to Pecos. About 90 minutes northeast of Albuquerque and 30 minutes southeast of Santa Fe, it's home to Pecos National Historical Park. Pecos National Historical Park preserves Pecos Pueblo, a pueblo which once housed … [Read more...] about Visiting Pecos National Historical Park In Pecos, NM
Road Trip Stats: Month 39 – Mar 2021
When putting together our stats for February 2021, I mentioned that I had no clue how we'd do budget-wise in March as it would depend on how much we'd be spending on accommodation. At that point we didn't have anything booked for much of the month of March. If we ended up … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 39 – Mar 2021
TWA 260 Plane Crash Site: Hiking The Domingo Baca Trail In Albuquerque, NM
While researching hiking trail in Albuquerque, I came across an intriguing option which I knew I had to do. Back on February 19, 1955, TWA Flight 260 took off from Albuquerque airport and crashed in the Sandia Mountains 10 minutes later. Police, the New Mexico Mountain Club … [Read more...] about TWA 260 Plane Crash Site: Hiking The Domingo Baca Trail In Albuquerque, NM
Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Airport, NM
After spending a couple of weeks in Los Alamos, we moved on to Albuquerque for 12 nights. We had several good value options for hotels to stay at when using points and we ultimately chose the TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Airport due to the potential for an upgrade to a one … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites Albuquerque Airport, NM
Taking Flight At The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, NM
Every October, Albuquerque, NM pays host to the International Balloon Fiesta, a ballooning event lasting more than a week. The main event takes place at Balloon Fiesta Park on the north side of the city and right next to the park is the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International … [Read more...] about Taking Flight At The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, NM
Hiking The Pino Trail In Albuquerque, NM
I enjoyed all the hiking opportunities we had while in Los Alamos, so I wanted to continue that when we moved on to Albuquerque for 12 days. After taking a look at the options online, I decided to hike the Pino Trail. It's a nine mile out and back trail (i.e. 4.5 miles up and … [Read more...] about Hiking The Pino Trail In Albuquerque, NM
Two Weeks In Los Alamos, NM – Here’s What We Did
After spending a few weeks in Bloomfield, NM, Shae, Truffles and I moved on to Los Alamos for a couple of weeks. Los Alamos was home to the Manhattan Project which developed and built the atomic bomb, so we were keen on learning more about that. Unfortunately COVID meant we … [Read more...] about Two Weeks In Los Alamos, NM – Here’s What We Did
White Rock Overlook, Blue Dot Trail & Canyon Rim Trail In White Rock, NM
I loved the (almost) two weeks that we spent in Los Alamos, New Mexico as there was so much beauty in the area. Bandelier National Monument, Tsankawi Prehistoric Sites, the Kwage Mesa Trail and more - everywhere we looked there were mountain, mesa and/or canyon views. Not … [Read more...] about White Rock Overlook, Blue Dot Trail & Canyon Rim Trail In White Rock, NM
Visiting Tsankawi Prehistoric Sites – Part Of Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument covers more than 30,000 acres, most of which is all in the same location. We visited Bandelier while in Los Alamos and did the Pueblo Loop Trail and then took the offshoot to the Alcove House (see this post for more about those). Bandelier National … [Read more...] about Visiting Tsankawi Prehistoric Sites – Part Of Bandelier National Monument