The Journal
Stories, culture, and insider guides to Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico — written by the people who know it best.
Events/Visitor InfoSanta Fe: Holiday Season Things To Do in November & December
Santa Fe is an ideal place to enjoy the holidays with plenty of fun things to do in November and December - from Thanksgiving to Christmas and through New Year's. From mid-November it's easy to get...
Events/Visitor InfoChristmas – Santa Fe Style
Santa Fe wears Christmas so well. From Thanksgiving through New Year's, its adobe parapets lined with farolitos, cedar and piñon burning in fireplaces, and the abundance of sweet-smelling spruce...
Events/Visitor InfoWinter Markets in Santa Fe
If you missed the big summer markets it's good to know you can plan your visit for the holiday season and still catch a few big winter markets in Santa Fe. There are plenty of opportunities to buy...
GuidesSanta Fe Weather & What To Pack!
Pack layers for Santa Fe: comfortable walking shoes, a warm outer layer, sun protection and a rain jacket are useful starting points. Adjust your bag for the season and your highest destination, then check the forecast before leaving. A city afternoon and a mountain outing can call for different clothing.
Adventures/Fun Things To DoRafting New Mexico
UPDATED MAY 2025 : River rafting and water activities in New Mexico are some of the best in the Southwest. A short drive north of Santa Fe and you've got world-class whitewater and gorgeous canyons...
History, Arts, & CultureThe Deep Roots of New Mexico Wine Country
New Mexico was the first wine country in the United States, dating back to the early 1600s. The first vines were planted in Senecu, a Piro Indian Pueblo in the southern part of the state, by Fray...
History, Arts, & Culture100 Years of Zozobra – The First Burning Man
Zozobra turns 100 in 2024, and the older he gets, the more he gains widespread fame and popularity. He’s the “nasty ol’ guy” you can’t help but love, and love to watch burn. He has gone from being a...
Adventures/Fun Things To DoFly Fishing Year-Round in Northern New Mexico
People are often amazed to hear that the fly fishing in Northern New Mexico is excellent throughout the year, or, for that matter, that there is fishing of any sort in the high...
History, Arts, & CultureA Colorful Passion – Barbara Meikle Fine Art
Some of us spend our entire lives in search of our passion, that thing we can enjoy obsessing over that sustains us with its rewards and a unique sense of gratification. Since the age of three, when...
Food, Fashion, & Style“At The Edge of Town” : A Timeless Classic
The Shed and La Choza are two beloved restaurants in the heart of Santa Fe. They have become as much a part of authentic Santa Fe history as the buildings they occupy. It's hard to believe that each...
Spiritual WellnessAncient Wisdom Retreats in Santa Fe
The ancient wisdom of horses, yoga, and meditation come together at the beautiful Thunderbird Ridge to offer a unique variety of transformational sessions and retreats. The only equipment you'll need...
History, Arts, & CultureBy Book or By Crook
Independent, locally-owned bookstores are fast becoming a rarity in the U.S. So much so that there are tour operators organizing trips to some of the nation's favorites. And Santa Fe boasts one of...