http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/ The latest news and information from OffbeatNewMexico en-us All contents copyright 2010 OffbeatTravel.com and OffbeatNewMexico.com Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:09:48 GMT Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:09:48 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/new-mexico-green-chile-cheeseburger-trail.html New Mexico really loves its chile, and it goes on just about any and every food. Now, it is official with the Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/new-mexico-green-chile-cheeseburger-trail.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-church-of-beethoven.html At the intersection of music, the arts, and spirituality, every Sunday in Albuquerque http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-church-of-beethoven.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-old-town-ghost-tours.html Facts, legends, and fun stories combined in these evening tours offered by Tours Of Old Town. They also offer history tours and magic tours as well. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-old-town-ghost-tours.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-isleta-casino-becomes-hard-rock.html The changeover is complete and the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is open. It is also the only Hard Rock in the entire state. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-isleta-casino-becomes-hard-rock.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/new-mexico-event-calendar.html These are upcoming events that New Mexico Tourism is highlighting - and we agree http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/new-mexico-event-calendar.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-museum-nuclear-science-history.html Features exhibits on origins of atomic theory, the complexity of the political scenarios contributing to World War II, the height of the Cold War, to modern-day advances in nuclear medicine. planes, rockets, missiles, cannons attract plane buffs and historians alike. Development of the atomic bomb, the decision to drop bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-museum-nuclear-science-history.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-botanic-gardens.html A whole day adventure with the Childrens Fantasy Garden, Heritage Farm, model railroad on the grounds near the children's garden. In season the PNM Butterfly Pavillion and all year long the cool oasis of the Sasebo Japanese Garden. The Botanic Garden is a delight for everyone. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-botanic-gardens.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-tingley-beach.html Tingley Beach nestles up against the Bosque on one side and the three fishing ponds on the other. It is the depot for the Rio Line Train, which makes a loop to the Rio Grande Zoo and Albuquerque Aquarium/Rio Grande Botanic Garden. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-tingley-beach.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-biopark-zoo.html I walked into the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque and smiled. There are more than 250 species of exotic and native animals in 64 acres landscaped with trees, grasses, water features and rockwork. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-biopark-zoo.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-st-francis-hotel-santa-fe-tea-time.html Hotel St. Francis reinvents the Afternoon Tea experience. Introducing, Reposo, meaning rest is the new Afternoon Tea, Coffee, and Sherry experience at the exquisitely, remodeled Hotel St. Francis. Guests are invited to usher in peaceful moments of tranquility while indulging in the exquisite tea-time offerings. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-st-francis-hotel-santa-fe-tea-time.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-lincoln-new-mexico-top-western-town.html Billy the Kid helped start the legend of Lincoln, New Mexico. Yet modern-day citizens keep that legend alive through their efforts to preserve the history for the many tourists who visit each year. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-lincoln-new-mexico-top-western-town.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-shopping-guide.html From jewelry to religious art and everything in between, here is our guide to shopping throughout the city http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-shopping-guide.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/turquoise-buying-guide.html All turquoise is not created, or sold, equal. There are different grades, but unless you know the questions to ask, you can find yourself paying for the highest quality, and getting something of lesser quality. However, New Mexico regulates the terms used, so know the questions to ask. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/turquoise-buying-guide.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-restaurant-week-albuquerque-santa-fe.html Red or green? may be the official New Mexico state question, but diners will be facing many more delectable choices when the first Restaurant Week promotion debuts in Santa Fe (February 28th to March 6th) and Albuquerque (March 7th to 13th). http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-restaurant-week-albuquerque-santa-fe.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-green-child-cheeseburger-trail.html Forty-eight restaurants were selected from nearly 200 nominees statewide by a combination of popular vote and a panel of culinary and tourism authorities. Follow the trail for some of the best burgers in New Mexico http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-green-child-cheeseburger-trail.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/taos-hum-new-mexico.html It is the state famous hum, located in Taos, reprinted with permission of the author, Larry Torres, Associate Professor UNM-Taos. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/taos-hum-new-mexico.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/new-mexico-architecture.html Innovative yet traditional. Ground-breaking, and conservative. New Mexico architecture defies convention and embraces contradiction. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/new-mexico-architecture.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/pueblo-montano-wood-carvings-mark-chavez.html From the devastating fire of 2003 came the wood-carving beauty of Mark Chavez. Enjoy the slide show. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/pueblo-montano-wood-carvings-mark-chavez.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/petroglyph-national-monument-albuquerque-new-mexico.html Black volcanic boulders have tumbled down the escarpment. Hardy green bushes have sunk their roots into the crumbling protosoil. It isn’t until you begin a walk one of the trails up the rugged rock face at Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico that you see the images left by the indigenous carvers. Enjoy the slide show. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/petroglyph-national-monument-albuquerque-new-mexico.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/cibola-national-forest.html Cibola (pronounced SEE-bo-lah) National Forest and National Grasslands stretches over 1.9 million acres and three states - New Mexico, western Oklahoma and northwestern Texas. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/cibola-national-forest.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-public-art.html With over 600 pieces of art in public places - there's art surrounding us. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-public-art.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/new-mexico-events-festivals.html What is happening year 'round through the state -- read about the best of New Mexico festivals and events http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/new-mexico-events-festivals.html