Style + Beauty

Patricia Michaels

Heritage to High Fashion Article by Keri Bridgwater | Photography by Nate Lemuel, Darklisted Photography Patricia Michaels returns to SWAIA Native Fashion Week in Santa Fe this month as a defining voice in contemporary Indigenous couture. The first Native American designer to present a full collection at New York Fashion Week—and a competitor on Season 11 and All Stars of Project Runway—Michaels has spent decades creating space for Indigenous storytelling within an industry that was slow to...

Travel

Spring in San Antonio

A Mini Guide to the Season Article by Jill Robbins | Photography by Courtesy Visit San Antonio Late spring in San Antonio hits a sweet spot. May and early June bring long, sunny days, landing visitors in the pocket of the year where the Texas heat isn’t too intense. While San Antonio doesn’t really have a slow season, the spring break crowds have mostly dissipated by the time May rolls around. San Antonio’s biggest bash, Fiesta San Antonio, happens mid-to-late April, so May and early June...

Style + Beauty

Keri Ataumbi

Stories in Gold and Stone Article by Keri Bridgwater | Photography by Razelle Benally, Raechel Running From her Cerrillos Hills studio, the Santa Fe jeweler creates heirloom pieces that combine precious materials, Native traditions, and powerful storytelling. Keri Ataumbi’s jewelry often begins the way a conversation does—with an opening that draws you in. A glint of gold, a carved shell, a form that feels both ancient and entirely new. “The pieces can be an invitation to connect,” she says...

Life + Culture

The Picuris Bike Park

World class sports in New Mexico Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Eric Arce In 2019, the state of New Mexico wanted to make outdoor recreation an economic priority. With snow regions, rivers, mountain trails, deserts, and other wild areas, there was a great deal of interest in outdoor recreation. When the pandemic came along, there was even more interest as people wanted to get out of the house without encountering crowds. A recent release of federal data shows that this was a...