Life + Culture

Cody Johnson

Telling New Mexico's Story Article by Keri Bridgwater | Photography by photos courtesy New Mexico Tourism Cody Johnson’s New Mexico roots run deep. Born and raised in Albuquerque, his understanding of the state is less about any one place and more about how they connect—from Truth or Consequences, where his grandfather has owned property for decades and childhood summers were spent at Elephant Butte, to college years in Las Cruces. That experience shapes his work as Communications Director...

Shopping

The Man's Hat Shop

Quality Western Headwear Article and Photography by Richard Lakin If you live in New Mexico, there’s a pretty good chance that you’re going to purchase a Western-style hat at some point. In fact, you’re probably going to own several for different occasions. Going to a music venue in Albuquerque or strolling along Canyon Road in Santa Fe, a cowboy (or cowgirl) hat is practically de riguer.   A good hat is generally not cheap, so you want to buy it from a quality place where the salespeople are...

Life + Culture

Joshua Jackson

A dream deferred Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Courtesy of the Jackson Family Losing your life’s dream is hard, but as educator and Morehouse College president Benjamin Elijah once wrote, “The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn’t a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.” Such is the case with a young Albuquerque man named Joshua Jackson, who dreamt of being a race car...

Travel

Scottsdale in Summer? Yes, Really!

Off season adventures in the Southwest Article by Jill Robbins | Photography by courtesy Experience Scottsdale Scottsdale is known for outdoor adventure set against the dramatic Sonoran Desert landscape, swoony wellness-focused resorts, and top-tier shopping. It’s also known for hot, arid summers, with highs spiking to 105 and beyond. While winter peak season is generally considered the best time to visit, Scottsdale in summer still has a lot going for it: killer resort deals, sparkling pools...