Category Archives: New Mexico

The Power of Orange Snow Pants

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Aimee

The gang was eager to head back to the slopes for more (more on our first day here), so we layered up and got out there first thing in the morning. I spent the morning with two friends, one of whom … Continue reading →

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On Facing Fears and the Game of G.N.A.R.

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Aimee

On the drive up to Taos, I told Chase my plan to hang out in the lodge the whole weekend instead of skiing.  This trip terrified me; how did people find skiing fun? I had good reason to be afraid. … Continue reading →

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Carlsbad Caverns [New Mexico]

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Aimee

I didn’t think I’d ever have an opportunity to visit Carlsbad Caverns, which are located in the middle of nowhere, New Mexico. Let alone be flown there by my boyfriend, Chase. Let alone almost die en route.  But I’ll get … Continue reading →

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Sunsets at White Sands [New Mexico]

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Aimee

My aunt used to have a jar of black sand in her china cabinet.  As a kid, whenever we would visit her house, I’d imagine how she had gotten such a thing as black sand. Surely she had journeyed to … Continue reading →

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Favorites from Santa Fe [New Mexico]

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Aimee

Sante Fe, New Mexico has a cool vibe going on.  Native American and Spanish influence, coupled with huge art scene makes it interesting just to wander around the town and people watch.  Here are some of my favorite images that … Continue reading →

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Treat myself to a full body massage [New Mexico]

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Aimee

My dad and I were paging through my book 1000 Places To See Before You Die trying to get ideas of places we could send my mom on a surprise 50th birthday getaway.  We stumbled upon this: “Take the atmosphere … Continue reading →

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