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I'm a New Mexico native who just happened to start blogging back in the day when no one even knew what a blog was. A great friend suggested that I choose to blog about something I loved, so here we are, eleven years later. I Love New Mexico is all about my home state.
Latest Posts
New Mexico Thanksgiving Menu – Red Chile Brussels Sprouts
Red Chile Brussels Sprouts are a healthy and delicious addition to your holiday table.
Stage IV Cancer: November 11, 2012
Eight years ago today, I was told I had stage IV colon cancer. Today I’m passionate about helping northern New Mexicans get to treatment. This is my story about why.
Spicy Cranberry Salsa Recipe
It’s that time again! I first posted this in November 2010, and have posted it each November/Thanksgiving since. It’s too delicious NOT to […]
Home = New Mexico
Sometimes home doesn’t look like what would attract a tourist. Sometimes home is just a feeling.
New Mexico Sunrise – Wordless Wednesday on Thursday
Here’s a (mostly) wordless post. It’s appearing on Wednesday rather than Thursday because I wanted to write about my friend […]
Celebrating Baron Wolman
It’s the morning after the 2020 election and I’ve spent the last half hour trying to think of who to […]
How Do You Hold Your Tortilla?
How do you hold your tortilla? Everyone’s style is different. You might want to try a new method, just to see how it works.
Lifesaving Gratitude
I recently wrote a book, Lifesaving Gratitude, about my Stage IV cancer experience and how a daily gratitude practice helped to save my life.
Green Chile Crustless Quiche
Low carb, gluten free, and made with Hatch green chile, this easy crustless quiche is a great addition to your recipe file.
The Faces of New Mexico: Grandma and Grandpa Ayres
Who are the faces of New Mexico? Who are our people? This project is created so that we not only […]