http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/ The latest news and information from OffbeatNewMexico en-us All contents copyright 2010 OffbeatTravel.com and OffbeatNewMexico.com Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:09:48 GMT Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:09:48 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-wedding-guide.html Albuquerque is actually a wonderful place for a destination wedding. There is a wide range of lodging choices for out of town guests, reasonable prices, and the almost perfect weather for outdoor ceremonies. With the gorgeous Sandia (Watermelon) mountains as a backdrop, the scenery can be spectacular. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-wedding-guide.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-los-poblanos-wins-new-awards.html Los Poblanos Inn and Organic Farm, included on the National Register of Historic Places, has just been named one of Fodor's 100 Hotels, for 2011, a designation given to the top 100 "best in category" hotels in the world. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-los-poblanos-wins-new-awards.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-largest-fresco-in-north-america-opens.html Rarely does a destination have the opportunity to announce a project that transcends geographic boundaries and cultural norms. With the completion of a 4,000 sq. ft. fresco inside the Torreon of the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque, visitors are invited to experience an extraordinary work of art and labor of love. http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/tji-largest-fresco-in-north-america-opens.html http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-dining-jennifer-james-101.html We all have favorite restaurants but there is a standout in Albuquerque, Jennifer James 101, the eponymously name restaurant of the rising culinary star, Jennifer James. She and her partners have created the most delicious dining in the city http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-dining-jennifer-james-101 http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-rio-grande-kayak-canoe-trips.html Read about the only guided tours of the Rio Grande in Albuquerque. Not white-water or white-knuckle, but gentle paddling trips with spectacular scenery http://www.offbeatnewmexico.com/albuquerque-rio-grande-kayak-canoe-trips.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/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-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/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