Southwest New Mexico elk is lean, bold, and tied to the land. Here it’s paired with wild mushrooms and toasted piñon nuts for a rustic yet refined dish. Serve with roasted root vegetables and creamy blue corn polenta for a complete table.
Standing in a hangar at the National Championship Air Races, Scott Saddlemire watched as his son Joshua prepared his red and white airplane “Red Zeppelin” for its race in the Biplane Class competition, which was starting just a few minutes later.
Zaida currently works at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, where she helps design lunar architecture as part of NASA’s efforts to send humans back to the moon.
Tic-tac-toe is simple enough for anyone old enough to understand the rules. The field of play is nine squares and there are three different choices for the player making the first move: the center, the middle of a side, or a corner. No matter what move is made, the maximum number of choices peaks at seven on the third move and quickly dwindles.
Southwest New Mexico cooking often blends homestyle favorites with the bold flavor of green chile. This cheeseburger pie is a prime example—hearty, cheesy, and spiced just right. Hatch chile adds a signature kick, while the topping bakes into a golden crust that turns the dish into a family favorite.
Thinking about the number of options in a game with clearly defined rules that may be played in under an hour is humbling. How do we make our way through this life, where there is an infinitude of choices?
