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Our impromptu trip to Fort Bayard a few months ago was a culmination of two things: spending every weekend at home and simultaneously living through historic times. When it reached the peak of stir-crazy, my husband and I decided to take the kids out for a drive from Las Cruces to the City of Rocks State Park for an afternoon picnic. I suggested the drive to Fort Bayard, about a half-hour away, which I advertised to my young son and … Read More

Our friends at Wonderful Halos shared some cute Easter crafts with us that we want to share with you! Get the family together for some fun time that ends in a yummy healthy snack. Put your creative hat on and learn how to make an Easter Buddy and Bunny Pouch below. easter buddy Materials: Wonderful Halos mandarins Easter Buddy template (available to download here) Yellow card stock Orange card stock Googly eyes Glue While felt Double-sided tape Scissors Pencil Instructions:  … Read More

Veronica Ortiz had dreamed of owning a paleta store and when she and her husband, John, stopped at the Paleta Bar in Bernalillo, they decided they wanted in. Just over a year later, they are co-owners of three Paleta Bars as well as a Paleta Bar Café in Albuquerque, along with their partners, Marcos and Yesica Palafox. So, what is a paleta? Basically, John explains, “paleta” is what an ice pop is called in Mexico. But the Paleta Bar doesn’t … Read More