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    • The Best Green Chile Cheeseburgers across New Mexico

      Posted at 11:14 am by NativeNM, on May 24, 2024

      If there is anything I’m sure about, it’s that New Mexicans love their Green Chile Cheeseburgers! The green chile cheeseburger originated in NM and you can find one in just about every town across New Mexico. And every New Mexican has their own personal favorite. Joe and I are no different, we’ve embraced the challenge to find the best green chile cheeseburgers as we’ve traveled around the state. We have different opinions on the best burgers, however we both agree it’s hard to find a green chile cheeseburger that isn’t good. We’ve found differences on how the burgers are prepared, they might be smash burgers, flame broiled or seared on a griddle. They may offer a choice of cheese, while others offer different condiments. Any or all of these can alter an opinion on how they appear and taste. One of the main things that Joe and I look for in a great burger is the heat and flavor off the green chile. If the chile is too mild, it won’t elevate the burger, so what’s the point! The experience of eating a burger is also a component of our list. I love a good burger that I can eat without it falling apart and I hate eating in public when a burger is so juicy it runs down your arm. The most enjoyable burgers are paired with great fries. There are a few on this list that are outstanding. If you’ve ever had a NM Green Chile Cheeseburger, I would love to know what is your favorite burger and where you found it.

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      Posted in Uncategorized | 41 Comments | Tagged #BlakesLotaburger, #BuckhornTavern, #BurgerStand, #CafeAbiquiu, #DuranCentralPharmacy, #LagunaBurgers, #OwlBarCafe, #OwlCafe, #RangeCafe, #TwistersBurgersandBurritos, @Buckhorn Tavern, @Burger Stand, @Cafe Abiquiu & The Terrace, @Duran Central Pharmacy, @Laguna Burgers, @Owl Bar & Cafe, @Owl Cafe, @Range Cafe, @Sparky's Burgers BBQ & Espresso, Blakes Lotaburger, culture, Green Chile, Hatch Green Chile, New Mexico, SparkysBurgers, Travel
    • The Organ Mountains

      Posted at 8:39 am by NativeNM, on May 17, 2024

      Part 2 of our long weekend to southern NM; Joe and I took a day to hike a couple of trails around the Organ Mountains just east of Las Cruces. It was a beautiful day at the Organ Mountains with trails giving you a closer view of the rugged landscape with yuccas and cacti scattered throughout. We started off with blue skies and a light breeze, but as the day wore on, the wind started gusting with clouds swirling all around us. When we finished our last trail, we took some amazing pictures off a road parallel to the mountains. The Organ Mountains have been on my bucket list for the longest time. They remind me of The Grand Tetons, only smaller in stature. However, they do exude prominence with their jagged peaks. There is an urban legend that a painting of the Organ Mountains is the backdrop of the witches castle in “The Wizard of Oz”. In one scene, the wicked witch proclaims that the City of Oz is just over those mountains as she sends her flying monkeys out to do her bidding. If you Google it online and line up the pictures of the mountains with the backdrop of the witches castle, it looks quite plausible. Don’t take it from me, check it out for yourself!

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      Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments | Tagged Bar Canyon Trail, Crawford Trail, Fillmore Trail, hiking, La Cueva Loop, Las Cruces, New Mexico, The Organ Mountains
    • Sour Cream Coffee Cake

      Posted at 12:13 pm by NativeNM, on May 10, 2024

      Happy Mother’s Day to every mom out there! I’ve been saving this recipe from Ina Garten for a special occasion and thought it would be perfect for Mothers Day. This is my first time trying it and it turned out so light and moist. The streusel with cinnamon and pecans add to the flavor and texture. It’s delicious and a bit sinful with all the butter and sugar but it’s Mother’s Day so I’m giving permission to indulge and enjoy a slice. It is the perfect companion to your morning coffee, afternoon tea or after dinner dessert. I wish you all a fun weekend and Happy Mother’s Day!

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      Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Barefoot Contessa's Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Brunch, Cinnamon Pecan Streusel, Dessert, Maple Glaze, Mother's Day Cake, Sour Cream Coffee Cake
    • White Sands National Park

      Posted at 9:38 am by NativeNM, on May 3, 2024

      It’s that time of year when Joe and I come out of hibernation to spend our free days finding new adventures in New Mexico. We decided to travel down south with our first stop being White Sands National Park. Our day at White Sands was one of the most memorable days ever. Located in the Tularosa Basin lies the world’s largest gypsum dunes. Over millions of years wind and water have eroded the gypsum into fine grains of sand. You will find soft pillowy sand dunes as well as hard packed areas. There are sculptures formed around hearty vegetation that grows here. What I especially loved was the swirly patterns in the sand created by the wind. The path is marked by footprints and markers along the way to keep you on trail. When you arrive at one marker you will see another marker in the distance so you know which direction to follow. Walking through soft sand is not easy. Always take enough water as there are no water stations to refill except at the visitor center which is several miles away. Wear light colored clothing and use sunscreen as the temperature can feel much warmer than the actual temperature. Make sure you are prepared to walk in sand, it is a slow trek and difficult to climb the numerous dunes with one step forward while sliding a half step back. But hiking down hills are so much fun, Joe and I held hands and ran down the dunes like little kids. Every step down would sink up to our knees filling our shoes with sand, but it was a small price to pay. I wish everyone could experience White Sands at least once, the stark beauty will take your breath away. I know that Joe and I are already planning our next trip to White Sands where you can’t feel anything other than awe and wonder!

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      Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments | Tagged #WhiteSandsNationalPark, @WhiteSandsNationalPark, Alamogordo New Mexico, national-parks, New Mexico, Sand Dunes, White Gypsum Sand, White Sand Dunes, White Sands National Monument, White Sands National Park, White Sands New Mexico, White Sands NP
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