by admin | Dec 21, 2018 | Artesia, Carlsbad, Lea County, Regional, Roswell, Ruidoso
“This is a just one of several variations that I have. My grandmother and mother used the traditional lard to make these biscochitos. In those days, there was no oil or any other type of fat.” -Helen Mariscal Helen Mariscal is locally known for her mouthwatering...
by admin | Dec 21, 2018 | Artesia, Carlsbad, Lea County, Regional, Roswell
Many Hispanic families and restaurants serve a traditional pastry called empanadas, made by folding dough over a stuffing. While Helen Mariscal shared this recipe for pumpkin empanadas, any number of ingredients can be used as filling instead. Empanadas can be made...
by Jim Harris | Dec 19, 2018 | Lea County, Regional
A new western film arrived in American movie houses last month. It’s by a French director, Jacques Audiard, and its title is unusual, provocative, and informative. The Sisters Brothers tells the story of a couple of Oregon cowboys whose last name is Sisters, but the...
by admin | Dec 19, 2018 | Artesia, Carlsbad, Lea County, Lincoln County, Regional, Roswell, Ruidoso
Quick, easy, and deliciously creamy soup packed with cheesy tortellini and fresh spinach. This simple and delicious recipe is an alternative to the authentic soup Mike Calvani grew up eating in his Italian grandmother’s kitchen. It’s a great meal for those cold winter...
by Jessica Addington | Dec 12, 2018 | Artesia, Carlsbad, Lea County, Regional, Roswell, Ruidoso
One of the great things about living in Southeastern New Mexico is the diversity of its people. Our region is steeped in both Hispanic and Native American cultures, but through the years we have seen an increase in other culture sets as well. In this regional issue of...
by Jim Harris | Aug 14, 2017 | Lea County
Out-of-the-Way Lea: Places Not to Miss in the County Dozens of out-of-the-way geographic, cultural, and historic places in Lea County await a vigilant observer or curious sightseer wanting to know the county like the back of his or her hand or just looking for an...