New Mexico

This House Rocks: Casa de Roca Hides in Plain Sight

By Mimi Perez / September 28, 2022 /

Last year I offered you fine people the opportunity to buy me a she-shed in New Mexico. It was 87.5 acres, had fantastic views of a lake and state park and it came with my very own herd of alpacas. It was a million dollars and no one took advantage of Venmo to send me…

Best of 2021: A Road Trip Through the Southwest

By Mary Cate Long / December 28, 2021 /

Mary Cate: Although no one could say that everything returned completely to “normal” this year, I’m feeling grateful that 2021 was a year where many of us were able to take some steps (big or small) out into the world again. Domestic travel was more popular than ever this year, and the soul of the…

Let The Alpacalypse Happen at This New Mexico Ranch

By Mimi Perez / November 24, 2021 /

I have found my dream home. Actually, CandysDirt.com Executive Editor Joanna England found it and sent me the listing. I have started packing. When you find your dream home you do not dilly dally. Can someone please lend me $1 million? My dream home is a little bit out of reach and I know there…

Texas to California: A Road Trip Through the Southwest

By Mary Cate Long / September 21, 2021 /

As the colder autumn and winter months approach, you may be daydreaming of cozy mountain cabins, ski slopes, and leaf peeping. But did you know that this time of the year is also one of the best chances to take a road trip through the desert? Many places throughout the Southwest enjoy beautiful fall foliage…

Sustainable Features Abound in this New Mexico Earthship Home

By Elaine Raffel / June 9, 2021 /

For those really serious about living an eco-friendly lifestyle—and we mean serious—this Earthship house in Tres Piedras, New Mexico, definitely fits the bill.