Want a perfect place to spend Christmas? Think Taos, New Mexico. The historic town set at the base of the Sangre de Christo Mountains has made Travel and Leisure Magazine's 2009 list of Best Places to Spend Christmas .

New Mexico is certainly the land of enchantment: from wide open mesas to its long, winding roads, the 194,725 square scenic kilometres will inspire, captivate and put a song in your heart.

Photo: heriffa TMs Cpl. David Chavez helps Lopoldo Pacheco-Apodaca, 34, into a patrol car after the 34-year-old was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated on Tuesday evening.

Tracy Lee Jeffers, 52, of Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico formerly of Lyme, passed away at her home on Sunday, Aug.

Photo: Cesar Ramirez-Olivas, left, apologizes to the family of the couple he killed while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Photo: Cesar Ramirez-Olivas, left, apologizes to the family of the couple he killed while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Photo: Cesar Ramirez-Olivas, left, apologizes to the family of the couple he killed while driving under the influence of alcohol.