SUMMER OF LOVE

- While the rest of you are getting back to your real lives after summer vacation, we here at New Mexicast are still savoring the lovely summer, with a story about the “Summer of Love” in Taos, New Mexico.

You have heard me mention Taos’ big tourism campaign during the last few episodes (if you haven’t seen them yet, go check out the Dennis Hopper and Ballooning in Taos stories and the Totally Taos audio podcast), but this week I wanted to share a really neat story about a woman who was at the original “Summer of Love” and many other significant events from the 60’s. Her name is Lisa Law and for more than 40 years she has been making quite a name for herself through the photos she has taken.

Enjoy a glimpse at the past and then go write a comment somewhere on the website so you can get entered in our next gift bag giveaway. Lisa Law’s book will be in there along with lots of other awesome goodies.

Finally, I leave you with a tease… in the intro I mentioned a little about a “major lifestyle change” that my family is going through. Well, I think “major” may be an understatement. So, if you want to learn the latest, you will just have to stay tuned! That’s right, I want you to stick around for awhile.

I can’t wait to fill you in and share the adventures with you, my loyal viewers.

Lots of love,

Rosa Linda

BALLOON RIDE

- New Mexico’s most enchanting video podcast takes to the skies this week.

Some of you may only know Taos, New Mexico as home of movie stars like Julia Roberts and Val Kilmer, but if that’s all you know about Taos you are definitely missing out. Recently I had the privilege of participating in the Summer of Love media tour in Taos (which is about an hour and ten minutes north of Santa Fe) and let me tell you, it is just a fantastic place. So fantastic that there’s no way to show it all to you in just one episode. Just check out the Taos Summer of Love website to see what I mean: http://www.taossummeroflove.com/

So consider this the first of several stories from this enchanting place. We begin with a story that’s sure to lift your spirits as we ride in a hot air balloon with Pueblo Balloon Company. You can check them out at: http://www.puebloballoon.com/

This was my very first hot air balloon ride and it seems I saved the best for first. Sit back, relax and enjoy a peaceful trip through Northern New Mexico’s skies!

I hope your summer is soaring!

Lots of love,

Rosa Linda

TOTALLY TAOS

- New Mexicast’s Most Enchanting Video Podcast takes an audio detour up to the stunning Taos valley for a whirlwind tour.

I really should call these audio episodes “Rosa Linda’s Ramblings” because that’s really what they are!

As our loyal viewers know, audio podcasts like this are occasional additions to the video podcasts which I post here on New Mexicast every other week. In this audio episode I share some of the juggling that needed to be done to arrange a 2 day trip to Taos, New Mexico to shoot three upcoming stories (including; Dennis Hopper at the Harwood, Pueblo Balloon Ride & a Llama Trek). I also talk about a really interesting story I happened upon along the way.

Also, I wanted to announce the winner of the New Mexicast gift bag. Drum roll please… the winner is: Charles Allen Wood from Winter Park, Florida. He got lots of great gifts from some awesome sponsors (including: New Mexico Candle Co., Dr. Mark Arcuri, & Realtor Frank O’Mahony) . Check them out on our New Mexicast page on Facebook where I’ll post some photos. Here’s a link: http://tiny.cc/NMFacebook

Speaking of sponsors, this audio episode is sponsored by: Boot Camp & Beyond. To learn more about them visit: http://tiny.cc/BCB Or just watch their awesome video promo on New Mexicast’s front page!

And the final announcement I have this week is that the next New Mexicast gift bag giveaway will be to one of our loyal viewers from our email subscriber list. Of course it’s absolutely free and simply allows you to get an email whenever I post a new episode. If you are already on the email list, THANK YOU! You are automatically entered in the next drawing. If you are not, here’s a link to get on the list: http://tiny.cc/NMemail (Be sure to watch for a confirmation email from RLR@NewMexicast.com to activate it!)

Well, it’s way past my bedtime so I will just end by saying thank you to all of you that are supporting New Mexicast! Lots of great stories in the queque, so keep tuning in!

Lots of love,
Rosa Linda

PREVIEW: MAY 2009

- This week on New Mexicast: a preview of some of the great stories coming up on New Mexico’s most Enchanting video podcast in the coming weeks. Also, a celebration of 1 year since New Mexicast’s launch!

After a very busy trip to Taos, New Mexico for the “Summer of Love” press tour (thanks to Peter St. Cyr & Joanie Griffin of Griffin & Associates for inviting me!) I have 9 great stories shot and ready for editing (including an interview with actors/artists Dennis Hopper & Dean Stockwell). Since that means it will be awhile before some of them make it onto the web, I thought you might enjoy a preview of what’s coming up.

Now let me just say: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY! I can’t believe New Mexicast is about to celebrate its 1-year anniversary. Thank you to everyone that has made this such a wonderful year. Here’s to many more happy years to come! Be sure to watch until the very end of this episode for a fun, WOW-moment!

Lots of love,

Rosa Linda

P.S. If your company would like to sponsor one of the featured episodes just send me a note at: RLR@NewMexicast.com