We Resist

Beautiful morning. Caught my first splash & dash of 2026 😁😍 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Balloon Fiesta 2026, Day 1

Beautiful beginning of Balloon Fiesta 🎈 😍

Sandhill cranes should start arriving next month. 😁 #birds #migration #birdwatching #BosquedelApache #NewMexico

I hope folks realize this Bab al-Mandab situation will be much worse than the Strait of Hormuz if it’s not sorted out quickly. And it doesn’t currently look like it will be sorted out quickly.

When the GOP loses the midterms, Trump will ignore the results and order lackeys to ignore the results. Funny how the elections that he decries coincide with him being in office. The elections he won were fine??? 2016 Obama was in office. 2024 Biden was in office.

New Mexico contains 6 of the world's 7 7life zones, determined primarily by elevation. Lower Sonoran: Below 4,500 feet Upper Sonoran: 4,500 to 7,000 feet Transition: 6,500 to 8,500 feet Canadian: 8,000 to 9,500 feet Hudsonian: 9,500 to 11,500 feet Arctic-Alpine: 11,500 to 12,000+ feet #nature

There are so many mouth breathing examples of wealth not buying happiness, character, integrity, or emotional well-being. He isn't subtle or covert in his cray cray.

Diamonds are commonplace in the universe, but we haven't found trees anywhere else. Makes me want to plant more trees.

New Mexico's response 🤨🙄

This was the video I was looking for yesterday to post. I follow Joshua Wright on instagram because we are both passionate about saving old trees. This was an ancient forest valley that was recently logged on Vancouver Island. They cut down one of the largest Yellow Cedar tree in Canada. 😢

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I miss this view of the Rio Grande...spring flow from April, 2023 in Corrales. The river is dry now. #drought #NewMexico #waterislife #river #highdesert #Corrales #landscape

Located on Route 66 in Gallup, Kestrel Leather crafts exceptionally durable goods. The shop hand-makes every product using tough, high-grade full-grain & oil-tanned leathers designed to withstand a lifetime of use. They sell a variety of products, from work belts, wallets & travel duffels to purses.

Wondering if there will be another large national protest in October?

The Balloon Fiesta is a world-famous event. It began in 1972 w/ 13 balloons launched from a shopping center, growing into the largest hot-air balloon event on Earth, with 500+ balloons. At night, the Balloon Glow includes 100s of tethered balloons lit up like giant paper lanterns. Oct 3 - 11, 2026

A couple days ago, Mike Johnson mocked Thomas Massie for suggesting House leadership could keep Congress out to avoid the new Epstein Files Transparency Act, calling the idea “stupid” and “nonsensical.” Now he has canceled the final two weeks of September.

Located between Grants and Gallup, the Zuni Mountains are a 60-mile-long, forested mountain range (part of the Cibola National Forest). Mount Sedgwick is the highest point at 9,256 feet. The area features ponderosa pine, red mesas, and an extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails.

Abó was a regional trading hub before the Spanish arrived. The community was decimated by drought, famine, diseases & raids. Surviving residents & priests abandoned the village in 1672. Located 9 miles west of Mountainair, Abó features a Tompiro pueblo and a 17th-century Spanish mission. #NewMexico

Lescombes Winery is a family-owned vineyard near Lordsburg, founded in 1981 by sixth-generation French winemaker Hervé Lescombes after relocating to New Mexico from Burgundy. Today, managed by Hervé’s sons, the brand offers over forty varietals. #wine #winelovers #familyowned #localbusiness

Constructed in 1899, The Lodge at Cloudcroft began as an alpine retreat for railroad & timber workers before opening to travelers seeking relief from the Texas heat. After a devastating fire leveled the original log structure in 1909, a grand new building opened on its current site in 1911. #travel

Albuquerque was a Spanish colonial outpost in 1706. The city is a blend of Native American and Spanish history and heritage. Named after a Spanish viceroy, the town grew on the banks of the Rio Grande as a vital stop on the old trade routes. Today, Old Town remains the historic heart of the city.

Madrid is a quirky community on the Turquoise Trail, between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Founded as a coal town, commercial mining began in the 1830s & 1850s, leading to the official founding of Madrid in 1869. By the late 1890s, it was a strict company town, supplying fuel for the Santa Fe Railway.

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge transforms into a migration sanctuary every autumn as tens of thousands of sandhill cranes, snow geese & Ross's geese arrive to overwinter on the Rio Grande. Mornings & evenings are the best time to go, as thousands of birds lift off (or arrive) in groups.

One of my favorites...

La Luz Pottery was a prominent New Mexico ceramics operation established in 1930 by Roland Hazard III. Located in the village of La Luz, north of Alamogordo, the 235-acre factory produced over 80 styles of Southwestern pottery and Spanish-revival architectural tiles before closing in 1949.

Dolly Parton spent 80 years proving you could have big hair, a bigger heart, a brilliant mind and absolutely no patience for anyone who underestimated you. She gave us unforgettable songs, free books for millions of children, and enough wit, rhinestones and kindness to light up Tennessee.

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Noooooooo!!! Dolly 😫😓😭

Located about halfway between Taos and the gorge, Hotel Luna Mystica is one of my favorite places to stay, particularly when my canine cohort accompanies me. 🐶 #Taos #NewMexico #travel #roadtrip #dogfriendly #lodging #glamping

It isn't subtle 😑

The Box Recreation Area is a rugged, 640-acre canyon southwest of Socorro, off US-60. It is a premier high-desert rock #climbing & #bouldering destination, with dozens of bolted routes across five distinct cliff bands. #travel #daytrip #OptOutside #Socorro #NewMexico

Worth a listen. “If I was gonna stage a coup in 2028…”

Surrounded by ponderosa pine forests, aspen groves, and rugged mountains, including Hermits Peak, Pendaries is a gateway to the adjacent Pecos Wilderness and the Santa Fe National Forest. Tucked away on a county road, it's a relaxing place to decompress for a few days. #nature #travel #NewMexico

The bond market is sending a warning about America’s debt. Now Trump’s Treasury is stepping in. Chief Economist Justin Wolfers explains what’s happening, what we still don’t know, and why this could matter for your mortgage, car loan, and credit cards.

ROSIE: “.. I'm back in the spotlight all thanks to President Ompa J. Loompa, who is watching us this evening from inside a catering cart. You know, I couldn't have done it without you, sweetie. You brought me back just like you did with fascism and the measles." $DIS

I wish the media had the same urgency about the state of Mitch McConnell as they did for Kamala's W-2 from McDonald's in the 80s.

The Lincoln County War lasted from 1878-1881. Two wealthy businessmen, Lawrence Murphy & James Dolan, ran a powerful business monopoly known as "The House," controlling local stores, banks, and government contracts until an Englishman, John Tunstall, opened a rival store & bank w/ Alexander McSween.

The Jemez is one of my favorite day trips. From Corrales, it doesn't take long to get there. The area is visually stunning. The landscape changes dramatically every 10-15 minutes and there are an impressive assortment of things to see and do, depending on interests and time available. 😊 #NewMexico

UPDATE: Jill Stein’s arrest warrant was withdrawn just hours after it was issued yesterday. The charges remain. The question is: Why did the chronic 3rd party presidential candidate skip her court date in the first place?

ABQ Intl Balloon Fiesta is coming up October 3 - 11. I have spent the last several years stalking balloons with a camera in the Bosque, but there isn't much of a river left. I can chase them around Corrales, though. 😀 #Albuquerque #NewMexico #bucketlist #travel #hotairballooning #weekendgetaway

Looking forward to autumn. It's been a hot summer. 🥵 #fallvibes #fallcolor #NewMexico #autumn

🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: 18-Year-Old Mia Heller From Virginia, USA, Invents a Water Filter That Eliminates 96% of Microplastics From Drinking Water

🚨EXCLUSIVE: Military families and service members are now describing horrific conditions across MULTIPLE ships: human waste flooding bathrooms, virtually no food, water or soap, months without port calls, exhausted crews, and no end in sight. This crisis is far bigger than just the Lincoln.

At 11,973 feet above sea level, Sierra Blanca is the tallest peak in the Sacramento Mountains, with spectacular views of the lower peaks and the Tularosa Basin. From the peak you can see where the black lava flows of Valley of Fire stops right before the dunes of White Sands begins. Stark contrast.

View of Zuni Pueblo from Bluebird Mesa. The Zuni visitor center offers a hiking tour to the top of the mesa. It's covered in structural ruins. #Zuni #Ashiwi #roadtrip #NativeAmerican #history #heritage #tradition #culture #daytrip