New Mexico Magazine

The success of the world-class Santa Fe Opera largely hinges on young classical soloists like these, who are members of its prestigious Apprentice Program for Singers. Each summer, several dozen aspiring opera stars gather for 13 weeks of intensive, on-the-job opera training in the Tesuque hills just north of Santa Fe. The program is widely acknowledged as a springboard for launching young stars onto global stages. Annual acceptance rates for each cohort hover around 4 percent, making the Santa Fe Opera’s apprenticeship—which can be repeated once—one of the most desirable programs of its kind.

Santa Fe Opera Apprentices Take the Stage At 7,200 feet, Santa Fe Opera apprentices balance arias, altitude, chorus work, diction coaching, and the pressure of performing under the open sky.

A stop at the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts offers a look at what Indigenous artists are creating right now. Explore rotating exhibitions, contemporary works from Native artists across the globe, and one of the country’s leading collections of Indigenous art in downtown Santa Fe. Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/iaia-museum-contemporary-native-arts-santa-fe/

Join us Sunday, June 28, at the Albuquerque Museum for the launch of “Road to Enchantment: A Century of Route 66 in New Mexico.” We're bringing together essayists from the book for a Q&A about the stories, people, and places that make New Mexico's Route 66 enchanting.

RSVP spots are limited, so claim yours soon: nmmag.us/rsvp

A view millions of years in the making can be found at Ghost Ranch. Colorful cliffs, dinosaur fossils, Indigenous art, and Georgia O’Keeffe’s legacy come together in one remarkable landscape just north of Santa Fe. Ghost Ranch https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/ghost-ranch-history-geology-art/

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Fourth of July fireworks. Bowlin’s is stocked with all the favorites!
Bowlin’s Butterfield Station DQ Travel Center is the perfect stop along I-10 for a true taste of New Mexico. Browse Southwest souvenirs, Native American jewelry, apparel, fireworks, and unique gifts. Plus, save 10% on in-store, online, and Dairy Queen purchases with the BBacker rewards program—valid at all Bowlin locations. After shopping, grab a sweet treat or meal from Dairy Queen before hitting the road again. Whether you’re road-tripping or just passing through, Bowlin’s Butterfield Station DQ Travel Center is worth the stop. Located at 3890 Gage Station Road SW, Deming. Open every day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

"If you don’t live nearby, it’s hard to determine the next time your life might allow the bandwidth to visit this great magical realist relic of America. After all, it’s a place that’s been called “the Southwest of the Southwest,” tucked into a holler that’s about a 225-mile drive from both El Paso and Tucson (and a bit farther from Albuquerque), on the edge of the largest roadless wilderness area in the continental United States. So, when in Mogollón—ideally on a weekend between May and October, the only time most of the businesses are open—you’d best get to looking around." —Molly Boyle, 2025

Summer is a great time to explore the ghost town of Mogollon, NM, and its fascinating museum and cemetery! Mogollón is open for business every weekend through October.

Step Into a Ghost Town That Refuses to Die Hidden in the Gila Wilderness, Mogollón still hums with creative life, from artists and innkeepers to spirits of the mining past.

Looking for a quick break?
We've launched New Mexico Magazine Games!
Each month, stories from the magazine inspire crosswords, quizzes, word searches, and jigsaw puzzle, with one new game released every week. Start playing: https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/games/

There's nothing like a summer road trip. ☀️🚗 If Route 66 is part of your plans, the New Mexico Route 66 app makes it easier to map out food stops, roadside attractions, museums, motels, and hidden detours in between! Free to download: nmmag.us/app

Mark the Route 66 Centennial with a closer look at the road that shaped generations of travel in New Mexico. ”Road to Enchantment” chronicles a century of Route 66 through essays, photography, and stories from around the state. Available now! https://newmexicotrue.com/products/road-to-enchantment-a-century-of-route-66-in-new-mexico

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