New Mexico Getaway – Nature, History, & Culture
Sky City Cultural Center
“Discover the traditional Native American culture and living history of Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico. The Sky City Cultural Center is the gateway to our Pueblo and Museum exhibits. Take a guided tour of the ancient pueblo village atop a 367-foot sandstone bluff, shop at the Gaits’i Gift Shop for beautiful Native American jewelry and Acoma pottery, have lunch in the Y’aak’a Café, or join us for feast day celebrations and other annual public events.” http://sccc.acomaskycity.org/
Chaco Canyon
“From AD 850 to 1250, Chaco was a hub of ceremony, trade, and administration for the prehistoric Four Corners area–unlike anything before or since. Chaco is remarkable for its multi-storied public buildings, ceremonial buildings, and distinctive architecture. These structures required considerable planning, designing, organizing of labor, and engineering to construct. The Chacoan people combined many elements: pre-planned architectural designs, astronomical alignments, geometry, landscaping, and engineering to create an ancient urban center of spectacular public architecture–one that still awes and inspires us a thousand years later.“ http://www.nps.gov/chcu/home.htm
Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument
“Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers a glimpse into the homes and lives of the Mogollon people who lived in this area over 700 years ago” . http://www.nps.gov/gicl/historyculture/index.htm
San Antonio Hot Springs Santa Fe National Forest
“The Village of Jemez Springs is one of New Mexico’s most enchanted destinations! Nestled between stunning red rock mesas (remnants of ancient lava flows over a million years old) the Village is named for its famous mineral hot springs. Fissures in the earth allow water near the surface to contact rock below that is heated by the magma underneath. “ http://www.jemezsprings.org/
National Wildlife Refuge
24th Annual Festival of the Cranes Nov. 18-20, 2011
“In the City of Socorro, New Mexico and the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge celebrates the return of the cranes with this popular and acclaimed Festival! Over 100 lectures, workshops, tours, hikes and hands-on activities are planned, ranging from the popular Sandhill Crane Behavior to special photography tours to socializing with locals on the Plaza. 2011 promises to be one of the greatest years yet, and we look forward to seeing you there! “ http://www.friendsofthebosque.org/crane/index.html
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New Mexico Music Commission, preserving and promoting the unique musical heritage of New Mexico.
http://www.newmexicomusic.org/
Read MoreA Luxury Resort & Spa, Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Inn of the Five Graces
“In the most historic district of Santa Fe with its “Pueblo” charm, this beautiful and mysterious property features luxurious décor enhanced by East Indian and Tibetan antiques, oriental carpets, and nomadic textiles. Handcrafted pieces as well as spectacular tile mosaics blend with the legendary architecture of this region marked by an intertwined Native American and Spanish heritage. It’s a melting pot of cultures and colors that invites you to embark on a sensory voyage. Enjoy world-class opera, outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and golf, or discover the works of world-renowned painters and sculptors in this enchanting city.”
Read MoreDay Trip – San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
Discover beauty and wonder in one of San Diego’s largest coastal wetlands.
 Photo by Daniel Di Pinto “The coastal wetlands and backcountry of San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. This extraordinary county and state regional park protects nearly 1,000 acres of habitat that hosts more than 700 species of plants and animals.”
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Hotel Desert Destination
The Desert in Luxury
“Discover an imaginative desert destination, where timeless architecture and an inviting spa juxtapose with iconic palms and modern design” : http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1911
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