Life + Culture

Rio Rancho

Investment in growth Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by courtesy City of Rio Rancho Rio Rancho, known as New Mexico's "City of Vision," is famous for its rapid growth, family-friendly atmosphere, low crime rate, affordability, and strong tech economy alongside stunning high-desert landscapes and a growing number of modern amenities and outdoor activities. It offers a high quality of life with a diverse job market, good schools, and a focus on community, attracting families and...

Finance + Legal Services

Invest!

Capital Strategies financial professionals Article by Rudy Carrillo | Photography by courtesy Capital Strategies Albuquerque economics expert Dustin Soflin wants you to invest. But that’s not all the UNM Anderson School of Management graduate wants. He wants your interest in investment — whether for your personal wealth priorities, or those of your small business — to become an ongoing, collaborative effort that involves an expert like him guiding your efforts with precision, knowledge, and...

Health + Wellness

The Fitness Superstore

A healthy investment Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by courtesy The Fitness Superstore One of the best investments we can make is a purchase that will improve our health and wellness. The American Heart Association recommends at least 2.5 hours of heart-pumping physical activity per week, or as they put it, “sit less, move more.” With many of us in sedentary professions, a home gym can produce a more robust and healthier lifestyle.    We found a business in Albuquerque that provides...

Education

The New Mexico Wildlife Center

Safeguarding New Mexico’s Wild Future Article by Keri Bridgwater | Photography by courtesy The New Mexico Wildlife Center Through close-up encounters with Ambassador Animals, one nonprofit is turning environmental education into a lasting investment in the state’s natural heritage. An hour north of Santa Fe, on a stretch of repurposed rodeo grounds in Española, Bubo the great horned owl fixes her gaze on a group of visiting students. In an instant, wildlife shifts from concept to connection...