Travel

Bosque del Apache

The cranes are here for the winter Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby and Richard Lakin During the winter months, New Mexico sees the migratory return of Sandhill Cranes to the wetlands along the Rio Grande River. In addition to the cranes, there are tens of thousands of ducks and geese that migrate to the area as well. The birds come from the northern US and Canada to roost in the shallow waters of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge where they spend the...

Food + Beverage

New Mexican Holiday Cooking

Red and Green Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby Albuquerque City Lifestyle magazine went searching for uniquely New Mexican cuisine for the holidays. The Pueblo Kitchen at The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center fits the bill of fare. You may find this menu as an inspiration for your own holiday cooking. The Pueblo Kitchen prepared us a meal that included: well-seasoned and marinated Christmas Green Chili Enchiladas, Blue Corn Fried Kool-Aid Pickles made fresh and soaked in...

Shopping

Gifting Luxury

Buying tips for high-end gifts Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby If you’re considering high-end luxury items for your holiday gift-giving this year, Albuquerque City Lifestyle wanted to give you some buying tips to bring more value to your purchases. To that end, we spoke to John Thomas, an Albuquerque jeweler with extensive experience in luxury goods. John’s shop is known for its high-tech, real-time approach to designing custom jewelry, as well as John’s expertise in...

Life + Culture

Turquoise

A classic New Mexico gift Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Photos courtesy Sunwest Silver Company One thing for certain in New Mexico is that many people will gift turquoise jewelry to loved ones this holiday season. Other than its aesthetic appeal, other properties are attributed to the gem. Many cultures believe that turquoise imparts luck and protection, as well as warding off negative energies and bringing good fortune. It’s also seen as promoting unity and friendship, making it...

Life + Culture

Impact Nations

Global community service Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Courtesy Impact Nations Impact Nations, based in Albuquerque, practices global community service. CEO Tim Stewart tells us,” We've been around for about 20 years now and the bottom line is we exist to rescue lives from dangerous and exploitive situations in the developing world…and get them out of trouble and into safety, but then also provide them with what they're going to need to be able to stand on their own two feet and...

Arts + Culture

The Montezuma Ball

Benefitting the community Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by R4 Creating The Montezuma Ball will be held on November 23rd at The Hotel Albuquerque. The annual Ball is a fundraiser that benefits local nonprofit organizations. This year the Montezuma Ball’s focus is on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics). Two beneficiaries were chosen this year: Mandy’s Farm and R4 Creating. R4 Creating’s mission is to provide support to organizations to increase STEM (Science...

Life + Culture

Veterans Integration Centers

Helping the lives of veterans Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Fermin Ortega, Ray Lopez Although the numbers have been going down, in the US there are still about 33,000 homeless veterans out on the street on any given night. In 2005, the non-profit Veterans Integration Centers (VIC) was founded to address this problem. We talked to the CEO, Brock Wollf, about how the VIC is making lives better for veterans and their families. He told us, “We do rapid rehousing. We get a call that...

Arts + Culture

Outstanding Airman of the Year

Thank you for your service Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Kirtland AFB and Richard Lakin Senior Airman Rachel Heath of the 377th Medical Group at Kirtland AFB has received an Outstanding Airmen of the Year award. This honor makes her one of twelve airmen nationwide to receive the coveted award. Airmen are chosen based on their exceptional job performance and leadership skills. Heath says she was "defiantly shocked and super excited! This award is where they pick their twelve from...

Food + Beverage

Speakeasies

Hidden in plain sight Article by Alex Nicolette | Photography by curated by Alex Nicolette The days of prohibition are long gone, but modern-day speakeasies have become a staple in the Albuquerque bar and restaurant scene. Each speakeasy has kept to the historic allure of secrecy and exclusivity. You won’t see any flashy signs displaying the business’s names, which then requires you to put in some effort to figure out how to gain access to each establishment. Once you locate these speakeasies...

Health + Wellness

My Story and path to Integrative Medicine

There are these moments in life, moments that completely alter the trajectory you’ve been on.Some moments are more obvious- like the birth of your first child or the news that you’re not having onebaby, but you are having two! And then there are moments that have this hidden power to change yourlife- like making friends with a colleague who later becomes your husband.Pursuing integrative medicine was one of these hidden life altering moments for me.I completed my Doctor of Medicine at the...