by Melodie Kenniebrew | Mar 15, 2018 | Attractions and Events, Destinations, Southern NM & Borderlands
As a fan of the movie, Tombstone, visiting the Southern Arizona town felt like a pilgrimage, something I had to do. Yet anyone who enjoys westerns and live theater can find much to like about this town. People dressed in late 19th-century clothing, like the kind Doc...
by Melodie Kenniebrew | Sep 23, 2017 | Attractions and Events, Destinations, Southern NM & Borderlands
If you’re looking for a relaxing patio party with live music near Las Cruces, look no further than Sombra Antigua Winery in Anthony, New Mexico. For thousands in the Mesilla Valley of Southern New Mexico, it’s a comfortable way to while away a couple of...
by Melodie Kenniebrew | Sep 2, 2017 | Destinations, Road trips and scenic drives, Southern NM & Borderlands
Wrong turns, low fuel, engine breakdowns, flat tires ~ any and all of these road situations can make for a bad day on a road trip anywhere. Now, throw in one or two incidences of the extreme weather New Mexico and its borderlands are noted for like monsoon...
by Melodie Kenniebrew | May 25, 2017 | Attractions and Events, Destinations, Road trips and scenic drives, Southern NM & Borderlands
Ever been to Abilene, Texas? If not, you’ll want to work hard to fit this mid-sized Texas city into your itinerary the next time your travels take you across North Texas. The reason why is the city’s major attraction, Frontier Texas: a fun ride through the Old West...
by Melodie Kenniebrew | May 6, 2017 | Borderland Restaurant Reviews, Destinations, eateries, eats, Musings, Restaurant Reviews, Southern NM & Borderlands
Collect moments, not things. ~ Aarti Khurana Could be I’m feeling a tad more enthusiastic about traveling than usual since I’ve just come back from nearly a month in Italy. (And that was a great trip, too ~I’ll share about it in a post to come.) But, the fact is April...
by Melodie Kenniebrew | Apr 21, 2017 | Attractions and Events, Destinations, Southern NM & Borderlands
WHY haven’t we done this before? That’s what hubby L. asked after our first soak in Apache, a private outdoor pool located on the Rio Grande River. This Riverbend spa room is one of four private pools at Riverbend Hot Springs in Truth or Consequences. The...
