A Brief Visit to Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, New Mexico (June 6, 2013)

Petroglyph National Monument was one of those New Mexico destinations that immediately captured my attention. Ancient symbols carved into dark volcanic rock, wide-open desert scenery, and miles of walking trails make it the kind of place where history and nature exist side by side. I took several pictures during my visit, but unfortunately, I did … More A Brief Visit to Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, New Mexico (June 6, 2013)

Loretto Chapel: The Mystery of Santa Fe’s Miraculous Staircase in New Mexico (June 4, 2013)

Welcome to Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, New Mexico A Gothic chapel, a vanished carpenter, and a staircase that continues to inspire questions nearly 150 years later New Mexico has a way of placing mystery in plain sight. Among the adobe buildings and sun-washed streets of historic Santa Fe stands a small Gothic Revival chapel that … More Loretto Chapel: The Mystery of Santa Fe’s Miraculous Staircase in New Mexico (June 4, 2013)