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...

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...

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...

Real Estate

Changes in Real Estate August 2024

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has been in the news quite often recently, and there has been a lot of misinformation. This article summarizes what has happened, what will change, and how it will impact buyers and sellers. Visit facts.realtor to get updated information and more details. Most of the following details come directly from that site and other NAR resources.On March 15, 2024, NAR announced an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers...

Health + Wellness

HydroBar

A better water Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by courtesy of HydroBar About ten years ago, Tim Baca, one of the partners at HydroBar, had a persistent salesman who was trying to sell him an expensive machine that would produce ionized alkaline water. Tim told us, “I just thought water was water… I mean I grew up in a small town and would drink water from a garden hose. It took several months for me to even give him my time and finally one day I just said, well show it to me.” The...

Entertainment

Bike-in-Coffee

Pedalers Welcome Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by courtesy of Bike-in-Coffee New Mexico boasts excellent weather and more than 177 miles of bike trails. It is a haven for outdoor sports enthusiasts and incredibly popular with bicyclists. Since 2012, one business has provided a unique service for bicyclists; “Bike-in-coffee.” The destination coffee shop sits on a local farm just west of Old Town. Old Town Farm has shady trees in a peaceful setting. After a long bike ride, it’s a nice...

Food + Beverage

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

Winery Expands to Albuquerque’s Westside Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by courtesy of D.H. Lescombes Wayne Moore has spent the last 30 years in the restaurant business. Moore is the Chief Operations Officer for D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro. He says when the Lescombes family bought the original St. Claire Winery in the eighties, they built a bistro to showcase their foods and pair their wines with it. “We believe the integrity of our food has to match with our wine,” says Moore. ...