Driving across the high desert in central New Mexico puts unique demands on your vehicle. One day you are commuting down Highway 528 through heavy stop-and-go traffic between Rio Rancho and Albuquerque, and the next you are tackling steep, dirt mountain roads up toward the Sandia Crest or Jemez Springs. High elevation, intense summer heat,…
Electric vehicles have come a long way in the last few years. They’re no longer just efficient commuters, they’re becoming capable adventure vehicles, too. Subaru has always built vehicles for people who enjoy getting outside, and the all-new Subaru Trailseeker EV carries that same spirit into the electric age. If you’re looking for a vehicle…
There’s something about living in New Mexico that makes sitting on the couch on a Saturday feel like a missed opportunity. We live in a state where you can go from desert mesa to thick alpine forest in under an hour, provided you have a rig that doesn’t whine the second the pavement turns to…
If you drive a Subaru around New Mexico, you probably bought it for one main reason: the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. It is the silent hero of your daily drive, keeping you glued to the road when a sudden afternoon thunderstorm turns the asphalt into a slip-and-slide, or when you are heading up to…
There is a distinct moment when you leave the paved streets of Albuquerque behind and head toward the mountains or the rugged trails of the Land of Enchantment of New Mexico. The air appears to get cooler, the pine trees get thicker, and the dirt roads get unpredictable. For those who live to explore these…
Winter in New Mexico surprises a lot of people. While Albuquerque may enjoy sunshine and mild temperatures, a short drive east can take you into an entirely different world. Sandia Crest, rising to more than 10,600 feet above sea level, often sees snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and rapidly changing weather throughout the winter months. If…
If you live in Albuquerque, chances are your dog goes almost everywhere with you. Whether you are grabbing a post-hike coffee in Nob Hill, spending a Saturday morning at the dog park, or loading up gear for a camping trip up in the Sandia Mountains, your four-legged companion spends a lot of time in your…
Electric vehicles are becoming a more common sight on New Mexico roads, and for good reason. They offer quiet performance, lower fuel costs, and less routine maintenance than traditional gas-powered vehicles. But one of the biggest reasons many shoppers begin looking at an EV is the opportunity to save money through available incentives. If…
Camping in New Mexico looks a little different than it does in other parts of the country. One weekend you might be setting up camp in the Jemez Mountains, and the next you’re watching the sunrise or exploring the trails around the Carson National Forest. The roads leading to those places aren’t always smooth, and…
Owning a Subaru vehicle means driving a vehicle engineered for safety, precision performance, and extreme outdoor longevity. Did you know that the jaws of life were redesigned because of the Subaru. Whether you are navigating the daily stop-and-go traffic along the Interstate 40 corridor or climbing into the rugged heights of the Sandia Mountains, your…
