Some days just feel like they’re meant to become memories — the kind you’ll look back on years from now and still feel the warmth of. This day was one of them. We headed out, driving the 135 miles hoping to finally get Ernie to Mad Jack’s — something he’s been wanting to do for some time now. It was amplified ever since Jack stopped by the Buckhorn. Even with the head start, we still found ourselves in a 30-minute line… but honestly, it didn’t feel like waiting. Staff handed

Giving thanks for the land, the lives before us, and the stories still being told This time of year, a lot of people talk about gratitude around a table. For our family, one of the ways we feel and show thanks is by walking the land together. There is something almost sacred about stepping into the badlands at sunrise. The earth opens in layers, the sky feels endless, and the quiet asks you to listen instead of talk. These past few weekends, Morgen and I have gone back again

Sometimes you need a break from the chile-slinging madness. So we packed up and headed for the mountains — just 94 miles east of the Buckhorn Tavern — and landed at Cloudcroft Brewing Company, where the air is cooler and the cider hits just right. This little brewery sits high up in Cloudcroft, surrounded by tall pines and small-town charm. It’s the kind of place where time slows down, and that’s exactly what we were looking for. We ordered a wood-fired pizza (crispy, hot, an

Today, Morgen got to experience something most kids only read about — learning firsthand where beef truly comes from. We spent the morning at the FITE Ranch right here in San Antonio, NM, where generations of ranchers have raised cattle with hard work, deep respect for the land, and a commitment to doing things the right way. From saddle to sorting pen, she got to see the real heart of ranch life: responsibility, tradition, and care for every animal. It is about more than jus

This weekend, we took a special kind of road trip—one that starts with heritage and ends in possibility. Our destination 107 miles-...