We know about the 1803 to 1806 Lewis and Clark’s expedition ordered by President Thomas Jefferson from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. Jefferson ordered two other expeditions from St. Louis both led by Captain Zebulon Pike. The second one went ...

Most of you know me from my doing Enchanting Stories of New Mexico for the Fresh Chile Company where I talk about New Mexico History and Culture. but I have another role. I am a tour guide for the facilities of the Fresh Chile Company in Las Cr...

Hatch Valley grown chile peppers are special for many reasons. Let’s talk about seven things to know about those outstanding chile peppers which are made into delicious salsa at the Fresh Chile Company. While not secrets, many people might not ...

It’s been hot in New Mexico. A friend said I probably like to look at pictures of winter snow in Colorado. I do for a reason tied to the Hatch Valley. When I see in winter a snowflake falling on the San Juan Mountains of Colorado I realize that...

The Old West, of which New Mexico was certainly a part, had many interesting characters who were handy with a gun. I want to talk about a few of them and some of the things they did. You won’t see any of this in a Hollywood movie, but it certai...