Even locals get inspired by the view from the top of Picacho Peak Trail. Below, adobe homes nestle into the piñon-juniper forests. Above, the sky often shows off brilliant shades of orange and purple.

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Santa Fe has long referred to itself as “The City Different” for its distinct atmosphere and a blending of cultures that stretches back centuries. Now, it’s trying something ...

Thanks to its clever interior packaging, distinctive design, and compelling value, the Hyundai Santa Fe remains among the best mainstream three-row family SUVs on the market. But its unrefined ...