Side Gigs
Family Cars
NM Film
NM Adjacent
Be Basque
200

A talented musician, an emerging song writer and producer,  she has toured the world with Maggie Rogers, Lorde, and Gracie Abrams

Who is "Elle"?

200

This last SUV that Grandpa owned was driven by most family members and also owned by a few after he passed

What is the "Honda CRV?"

200

Although no longer a creative duo, as students at UNM they made funny candid-camera videos of students on campus

Who is "Anti-social" (Christian)?

200

The Mexican beach town where John and Annette have built a resort-like expansion to their RV and where they acquire the local "moonshine" to bring up north

What is "Puerto Penasco""

200

Jean (John) Gaillour came from the Basque region of this European country, which is home to  three of the seven Basque provinces.

What is "France"?

400

After working hard connecting technical networks for businesses and municipalities across the state, he relaxes by tinkering on car engines

Who is "Ryan"?

400

John got tired of spending so much on gas and decided to join the "granola" crowd with this turbo-charged SUV. Turned out Francine has the same SUV. Of course, the Harrison family have long-owned these outstanding vehicles.

What is a "Subaru"?

400

Family favorite Twisters had a starring role in Breaking Bad as a fast food chicken chain, but with this name

What is "Los Pollos Hermanos"?

400

Who are "Judah, JJ and Ben"; and "Leanne and Ellie"?

400

This American city is host to the most important Basque Festival in the United States

What is "Boise, Idaho"?

600

A certified yoga instructor and health center office manager, she is also a member of the ABQ Quintessence vocal ensemble.

Who is "Kira"?

600

Still guilty that that she wrecked this car and traumatized Danny in the process, Marsha was the main teen driver of this Japanese-made, American-branded station wagon

What is the "Dodge Colt"?

600

In an production by Cousins Films, this famous scene features these "siblings" manning a lemonade stand, while tumbleweed gently rolls in front of them  

Who are "Leni and Lilly Lollipop"?

600

Set on a cliff south of Albuquerque, this is the oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States, older than St. Petersberg, Florida

What is "Acoma Pueblo"?

600

The majestic mountain range in southwest Europe, forming a natural barrier between the Iberian Peninsula (Spain/Portugal) and France, extending from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Several of the Basque provinces lie within or near this range.

What are "The Pyranees"?

800

Besides being a mother, an accomplished seamstress, and a talented baker, she recently earned her teaching certificate

Who is "Emily"?

800

This purple van, the Silesky family vehicle in New Mexico, accumulated a lot of gunk in the cup-holders from all the Sonic stops with the cousins.

What is the "Dodge Caravan"?

800

This Cohen brothers movie, a 2007 neo-western crime thriller, stars Tommy Lee Jones and Javier Bardem

What is "No Country for Old Men"?

800

This northern NM town is where many of the original settlers of Questa came from including Grandma family. However, it's more well known for being home to artist Georgie O'Keefe

What is "Abiquiu"?

800

This museum in Bilbao, Spain in the Basque region is visited as much for its modern architecture as for its art collection

What is the "Guggenheim Museum Bilbao"?

1000

Although he writes articles, essays and newsletters for work, he garners much acclaim for the fiction writing and poetry he publishes on Substack

Who is "Dan"?

1000

First released in 1968, this Japanese-made SUV was a complete style departure from American brands, solidifying Grandpa John reputation as a trailblazer when he brought this "cool" vehicle  to Questa.

What is the "Toyota Landcruiser"?

1000

In the family film "Road Trip to Red River" all the cousins yell out this flavor in unison when asked "what kind of ice cream do you want?"

What is "Mint"

1000

This area in southern Colorado calls itself the "UFO Highway" for strange aerial phenomenon and a few cattle mutilations. 

What is the "San Luis Valley" (also Pagosa Springs area)?

1000

The Basque name for the autonomous Basque Country, which reflects its unique language (Euskara), strong culture, distinct cuisine.

What is "Euskadi"?