Before the UFO, Roswell was part of the story of the Wild West It was businessman Van C. Smith and his partner Aaron Wilburn who in 1869 helped stack the adobe bricks that would become the city's first two buildings. Published: Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at 3:02PMUpdated: Sunday, May 1st, 2022 at 12:02AM
The capital of chile is ... Before the spicy pepper put it on the map, Hatch got its name from a Civil War general Published: Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at 3:02PMUpdated: Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at 3:33PM
The Barelas neighborhood got its start as a 17th century colonial settlement One of the city's oldest communities, Barelas is a triangular-shaped area south of Coal, sandwiched between Interstate 25 and the Rio Grande. Published: Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 at 3:02PMUpdated: Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 at 12:02AM
Celebrating 50 years, El Rancho de las Golondrinas named for the swallows that also call the area home This year the ranch celebrates 50 years as a living history museum but that designation is only one chapter of its story that continues unfold Published: Saturday, March 19th, 2022 at 3:02PMUpdated: Saturday, March 19th, 2022 at 4:22PM
Inspired by the river nearby, settlers called the area Atrisco, derived from a Náhuatl word The name existed before Albuquerque was even an idea. Published: Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at 3:02PMUpdated: Sunday, March 6th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Historic building named for a former Spanish governor of NM De Anza Motor Lodge, opened by Charles Garrett Wallace in 1939, was named for Juan Bautista de Anza II. Published: Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at 3:02PMUpdated: Sunday, February 20th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Mountain town get its name from the strange glow seen by Moache Utes Today people visit Angel Fire to ski, play golf, visit Eagle Nest Lake, fish, hunt and mountain bike. Published: Saturday, February 5th, 2022 at 3:02PMUpdated: Monday, February 7th, 2022 at 9:37AM
Downtown building gets its name from 16th century explorer To understand how the Alvarado Transportation Center got its name, one must follow a line of bread c ... Published: Saturday, January 15th, 2022 at 3:02PMUpdated: Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Before becoming part of the Mother Road, one of ABQ's most iconic roads was known by another name Editor's note: The Journal continues "What's in a Name?," a twice a month column in which staff writ ... Published: Saturday, January 1st, 2022 at 3:02PMUpdated: Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 at 12:02AM
Our home for the holidays What we have all probably collectively learned through this column, is that when it co ... Published: Saturday, December 18th, 2021 at 4:34PMUpdated: Sunday, December 19th, 2021 at 12:02AM
A look at five new public art works in Santa Fe Santa Fe is known for its rich artistic culture; one that is ever-evolving. April 23, 2022 9:53AM
Author's latest book looks at the deserted cities in NM A look at five places in 'New Mexico Ghost Towns.' March 26, 2022 6:02PM
Artist James Glidden has left his mark on Albuquerque, decorating the city he called home Odds are, if you've driven anywhere from Bernalillo down through the South Valley, you've come… February 26, 2022 9:01AM
Before the UFO, Roswell was part of the story of the Wild West It was businessman Van C. Smith and his partner Aaron Wilburn who in 1869 helped… April 30, 2022 6:02PM
The capital of chile is ... Before the spicy pepper put it on the map, Hatch got its name from a… April 16, 2022 9:33AM
The Barelas neighborhood got its start as a 17th century colonial settlement One of the city's oldest communities, Barelas is a triangular-shaped area south of Coal, sandwiched… April 2, 2022 6:02PM
Adding personal reactions to art, Jeannie Sellmer's work features an evolution through NM landscapes With time and artistic growth, her work progressed into more abstracted, then completely abstract paintings. May 7, 2022 10:01AM
Santa Fe artist canonizes everyday saints through paint and trash-based collage Erin Currier's focus on garbage started when she was working as a barista in Taos… April 9, 2022 6:02PM
Composer Raven Chacon is bringing works to The Whitney Biennial The show marks the second time Chacon has been invited into the prestigious event. February 12, 2022 5:02PM
