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Albuquerque, N.M. (April 1, 2025) - Tesuque Stucco Company, a New Mexico-based stucco restoration company, announces today a complimentary stucco home makeover in honor of its 25th anniversary in business. Founded in 2000, the company is providing a new high-performance stucco transformation to a family whose home is in need of exterior restoration. “Tesuque Stucco is thrilled to give back to the New Mexico communities that have supported us for the last 25 years,” said Shannon Biddle...

Travel

The Forest Frozen in Time

The Petrified Forest-A great day trip from Albuquerque Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Richard Lakin Between Flagstaff and Albuquerque is an ancient forest frozen in time. Petrified Forest National Park encompasses 220,000 acres in Arizona. The trees of the once-dense forest collapsed due to natural occurrences. 225 million years ago, the forest became buried and covered in groundwater and volcanic ash. The ash and water began seeping into the logs. This process turned the wood into...

Education

Menaul School

An investment in education Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby Menaul School is truly an international school with a campus in Albuquerque, as well as Qingdao, China. Dr. Julie Bean, President and Head of School, told us, “It's truly a global community because we have kids from 30 different countries and all over New Mexico as well so it's just a really special place. We also have students from Native American nations and pueblos. We’re a co-educational college preparatory...

Education

The Workforce Leadership Academy

An investment in community workforce leadership Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Courtesy of The Workforce Leadership Academy A community investment in promoting leadership skills within the local workforce is being offered under a new program called the Workforce Leadership Academy. Rachel Snyder, senior workforce adviser for the city’s Economic Development Department, told us. “The city and Central New Mexico Community College are really excited because we're one of only three...

Finance + Legal Services

Insider Tips for Tax Season

An accountant provides some tax insights Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby MP Group Inc. CPA has been in business since 2013. Owner and Managing Partner Scott Peck started his company in 2011 and later merged to form MP Group Inc. in 2013. His staff has years of experience in accounting and audit services. The essence of Peck’s job lies in crunching numbers and mastering the intricacies of tax law, but his clients truly make his work fulfilling. Peck says,” I just enjoy...

Health + Wellness

Make-A-Wish Brings Hope to New Mexico

Make-A-Wish New Mexico will grant more than 100 wishes to children in our state this year. Article by Andrea Jacquin and Richard Lakin | Photography by Courtesy Make-A-Wish Make-A-Wish New Mexico will grant more than 100 wishes to children in our state this year. Last year, the local organization helped 110 children who faced health challenges meet celebrities, go to Disney World, or visit the beach with their families. Sara Lister, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish New Mexico, says, “The...

Home + Design

Schriber Designs

Sparking Innovation Article by Richard Lakin and Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Dakota Cleveland Photography Joshua Schriber is truly a craftsman. At a young age, he started working with his hands, cutting hair in his aunt’s salon. Joshua earned his barber’s license at the age of 19. He became popular with clients when he learned to give a perfect fade. The artisan worked mornings in his uncle’s woodshop and afternoons at his aunt’s salon. Along the way, he learned about customer service and...

Home + Design

Bill McConnell

Window Fashions Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Autumn Ogelsby Bill McConnell, of Window Fashions in Albuquerque, has operated his business locally for over 30 years. A native of ABQ, he graduated from Manzano High School, eventually taking a job at his sister-in-law’s blinds and window treatments business. It turns out he had an affinity and a passion for this work. Bill told us, “She asked me to go to work for her and just try it and see how I liked it, and I began installing...

Life + Culture

The critters in your backyard

Appreciating the biodiversity of New Mexico Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Jesse Deubel and Richard Lakin If you wander out into your backyard or one of the mountain trails nearby you may run into a diverse group of indigenous New Mexico wildlife. Coyotes, raccoons, foxes, skunks, and all manner of birds are common in the city of Albuquerque. If you live just outside the city in the Sandia Heights area, you may encounter the occasional bobcat, mountain lion, or even a black bear...

Food + Beverage

The Ivy Tearoom

A place built on love to celebrate love Article by Alexandria Gonzalez | Photography by Photos courtesy The Ivy Tearoom Tucked away in the Village of Los Ranchos is the Ivy Tearoom, where they’ve been creating a modern and immersive afternoon tea experience since 2015. Owner Andrea Gonzales and her team aren’t just in the business of providing service, but rather they are “committed to innovation, hospitality, and creating lasting memories” for their guests. Gonzales said, “At the Ivy...