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Night photography has produced some of my favorite photos. They are simply beautiful, especially star trails. And what better state is there than New Mexico for such photos? These 7 star trail photos are sure to mesmerize and captivate you. 1. Farmington Lake The clouds were out this night but thin enough for the beautiful
John NewellOct 17, 2016
Outside of the hustle and bustle of Chicago, are a huge amount of small town in Illinois offering traditional charm right here in the midwest. Some of the towns on this list are home to just a few families each, totally maybe 15 residents, based off the most recent census data. For those looking to
Ashley ParadaSep 28, 2016
Every state seems to have somehow passed some very strange laws in their history. They are often outdated and have very little, if anything to do with modern society. However, these laws stay on the books until someone challenges them through a lengthy political process, which in the end may not be worth it. This
John NewellAug 2, 2016
New Orleans has an appeal thanks to modern literature and cinema, but that appeal comes from true events that occurred in the multicultural city long ago. There are many scary locations around the city. The above-ground cemeteries and old French Colonial architecture only seem to help the menacing vibe of the city. One of the
John NewellJul 28, 2016
#1 Hawaii was the 50th and youngest state to join the United States of America! It is the most southern state in the U.S. More specifically, Ka Lae, located on the Big Island, is the absolute most southern point! #2 It’s the only state in the U.S. that’s made up entirely of islands! Some people might
Cheyenne ReedJun 24, 2016As the days grow shorter and nights longer, the season of the witch is among us. Halloween is an amazing time of year for children to embrace their creative sides and trick-or-treat for candy. Families have events every weekend to celebrate the harvest. But it’s not just for the kids and the families. Halloween doesn’t exclude anyone, including adults who also want to embrace their creative sides as well as the darkness of their souls. Here is a list of 6 Halloween events and activities in New Mexico that adults can enjoy without their kids.
ABQ Trolley Co.’s Trolley of Terror in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Trolley of Terror is an excellent way to see the darker side of Albuquerque. It is not for the faint of heart and definitely R rated, making it a great adult activity. ABQ Trolley Co.’s annual Halloween tour is a unique horror experience. The tour takes guests to paranormal locations around the city. Customers must bring their own flashlights and good walking shoes, as they will get off and on the trolley often as they investigate these locations.
Saturday, October 22 @ 6:30 PM
Saturday, October 22 @ 9:00 PM
Friday, October 28 @ 6:30 PM
Friday, October 28 @ 9:00 PM
Saturday, October 29 @ 6:30 PM
Saturday, October 29 @ 9:00 PM
Fright Night At The Museum at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Leave the kids at home, and enjoy a Halloween party just for adults 21 and older (valid ID required for entry). Dancing and cash bar in the atrium. Fractal shows in the Planetarium for $5. See the original “Nightmare on Elm St.” on the giant screen for $5. Scary delicious food truck goodies on site, and prizes for the best costumes. 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
Price of entry is only $15. The party begins Friday, October 28th from 7pm to 11pm.
Duke City Pedaler: Pub Crawl-oween in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Calling all party-loving witches, zombies, ghouls and goblins! Grab 13 scary friends plus you and take your Halloween party on the road! The Duke City Pedalar’s Pub Crawl-oween is the perfect way to celebrate. You’ll pedal your way through downtown Albuquerque for tricks, treats and discounts at each bar you visit. Be sure to wear your best looking costume for this scary fun ride!
October 27th, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
October 27th, 9:00pm – 11:30pm
October 28th, 9:00pm – 11:30pm
October 29th, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
October 29th, 9:00pm – 11:30pm
October 30th, 12:00pm – 2:30pm
October 30th, 3:00pm – 5:30pm
October 30th, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
October 31st, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
October 31st, 9:00pm – 11:30pm
Friday the 13th, Halloween, and Psycho at KiMo Theatre Halloween Weekend
The famous haunted theatre will be screening horror favorites over Halloween weekend. In order, the horror classics to be shown are Friday the 13th, Halloween (1978), and Psycho (1960). These are perfect films for the millennials and generation Xrs that didn’t get to see them on the big screen when they originally were released.
Haunted KiMo Theatre Tour in Albuquerque, New Mexico
It is not unknown that the KiMo Theatre in Albuquerque is reported to be haunted. This was covered more in depth in a previous article here on When In Your State. On October 29th there will be two tours of the haunted theatre with even more in depth information. These tours are not for children as they are rather frightening. And who knows, you might just have your own paranormal experience!
Saturday, October 29th, 4pm
Saturday, October 29th, 5pm
Annual St. James Tearoom Masquerade Ball in Albuquerque, New Mexico
For those looking for more of an elegant adult themed party, look no further than the St. James Tearoom Annual Masquerade Ball. All the elegance and glamour, all the brilliance of color and the mysterious flash of eyes from behind every mask in the room, daring you to name their faces. In the time of the Renaissance, royalty, nobles, and common folk mingled together under the cloak of disguise at masquerade balls. With whom are you really dancing? Could it be the king? Is that beautiful woman in black actually the farmer’s daughter? Guests at the masquerade ball will enjoy live music, dancing, and socializing throughout the tearoom. Tray service will provide delicious savories, sweets and a glass of Gruet Champagne or Sparkling Martinelli’s non-alcoholic alternative.
$75 per person all-inclusive fee.
Friday, October, 21st, 2016
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Whichever event you choose, it will surely be a great adult Halloween experience!
John Newell is a professional musician as well as student, who is currently working on his PhD in Rhetoric and Composition at The University of Washington. He is also a photographer and freelance writer.
Arguably the best city in New Mexico to celebrate Thanksgiving is Santa Fe. It has everything from fine dining, relaxing spas and resorts, skiing in the mountains, to amazing shows. If you’re wondering what to do this Thanksgiving weekend, maybe you should head on up to Santa Fe. Here are 5 reasons why this is
John NewellNov 22, 2016
How fun is ghost hunting? Extremely fun! One of the best ways to face your mortality is by encountering ghosts who haven’t move on. They will remind you that no one lives forever, although, anyone has the potential to haunt forever. With the Halloween season among us, what better way to celebrate than to experience the
John NewellOct 24, 2016
Every state, city, town, neighborhood, school, or even workplace has their share of urban legends. These are 8 urban legends of New Mexico that are super scary as all hell! 1. La Llorona The famous legend of La Llorona (The Crying Woman), has been told and retold in many ways over the years. La Llorona
John NewellOct 22, 2016
Halloween is a special time of year. It is a holiday that doesn’t exclude anyone. Regardless of age, gender, race, creed, financial status etc, Halloween is fun for everyone. There are a lot of things to do in New Mexico this Halloween. Here is a list of 6 things you can do for less than
John NewellOct 22, 2016
Halloween is upon us with just a little over one week to go. Now is the best time to hit up the pumpkin patches to pick out your perfect gourd. A lot of the pumpkin patches have other activities and fun things to buy. You could buy your pumpkin at the grocery store, but where
John NewellOct 22, 2016
Halloween is a month-long holiday as far as I’m concerned (actually it’s more like a year-round thing with me), which brings me much pleasure. Not only do I enjoy the magic of the season but so do many children. They have October 31st to go out with friends and family trick-or-treating for candy. But There
John NewellOct 19, 2016
Night photography has produced some of my favorite photos. They are simply beautiful, especially star trails. And what better state is there than New Mexico for such photos? These 7 star trail photos are sure to mesmerize and captivate you. 1. Farmington Lake The clouds were out this night but thin enough for the beautiful
John NewellOct 17, 2016
New Mexico consistently reinforces its title as the Land of Enchantment. Even storms there make for absolutely stunning scenery. This list consists of many wondrous photos of thunderstorms mostly during the monsoon season. These 15 photos will surely blow you away! 1. Carrizozo, New Mexico This is what it looks like before the lightening begins
John NewellOct 17, 2016
New Mexico has some of the best landscape scenery in the country. The state works perfectly for filming locations that double as other places. Also it brings a lot of income to the state and leaves the elitist Hollywood crowd at home. With the Halloween season among us let’s take a look at 14 of
John NewellOct 16, 2016
