Erin Fredrichs

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The weekend warrior doesn't have a problem with Albuquerque. Why would they? The nightlife is satisfying, the restaurants are delicious, the people are fun and happy. There's plenty to do here.Despite all of the city's offerings, there are those who can't resist the pull from beyond the it's limits. On Friday afternoon, when the work whistle blows, they hit the highway and head toward the next adventure.At Ojo Caliente, mineral springs two hours north of Albuquerque, warriors slather themselves in mud and lay in the sun to let it dry (as Carla Purves. left, and friend Virginia Klausmeier do in the photo above). The different mineral pools boast theraputic benefits and miraculously, the worries of the week are washed away."I’ve found one of the greatest things about Albuquerque’s location is that you can discover different landscapes and adventures depending on which direction you drive out of town," said Purves, a transplant to New Mexico who spends more of her weekends out of town than in.New Mexico has much to offer to a weekend warrior. There are lakes (with real water in them!) to swim in. There are mountains to climb, trails to hike, roads to ride, trees to hug, and springs to rejuvinate oneself in. Go out there, enjoy this land of enchantment, be your own warrior. There's plenty of mud to go around.
Dirty Girls Social Club

The weekend warrior doesn't have a problem with Albuquerque. Why would they? The nightlife is satisfying, the restaurants are delicious, the people are fun and happy. There's plenty to do here.

Despite all of the city's offerings, there are those who can't resist the pull from beyond the it's limits. On Friday afternoon, when the work whistle blows, they hit the highway and head toward the next adventure.

At Ojo Caliente, mineral springs two hours north of Albuquerque, warriors slather themselves in mud and lay in the sun to let it dry (as Carla Purves. left, and friend Virginia Klausmeier do in the photo above). The different mineral pools boast theraputic benefits and miraculously, the worries of the week are washed away.

"I’ve found one of the greatest things about Albuquerque’s location is that you can discover different landscapes and adventures depending on which direction you drive out of town," said Purves, a transplant to New Mexico who spends more of her weekends out of town than in.

New Mexico has much to offer to a weekend warrior. There are lakes (with real water in them!) to swim in. There are mountains to climb, trails to hike, roads to ride, trees to hug, and springs to rejuvinate oneself in. Go out there, enjoy this land of enchantment, be your own warrior. There's plenty of mud to go around.