Education

Albuquerque Aviation Academy

Exploring the skies Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Dr. Lauren Chavez, Alex Carothers, Carri Carothers With the aerospace industry showing a promising future in New Mexico, an education in aviation technology can be a valuable career asset. The Albuquerque Aviation Academy (formerly the SAMS Academy) prepares 6th-12th grade students for college and professional futures in the aviation industry. They currently have 306 students and are a state-chartered school. The Academy provides a...

June 2024

Travel

Chaco Canyon

Exploring the Past, Preserving the Center of an Ancient World Article by Olivia Thomsen | Photography by Chaco Culture Conservancy and Richard Lakin From A.D. 850–1150, roughly 1,000 years ago, Chaco Canyon was the center of a community that extended throughout the modern Four Corners region. Over the span of several hundred years, Ancestral Pueblo peoples constructed 13 great houses and hundreds of small houses in the canyon. Archaeologists cannot say exactly what took place here, but...

June 2024

Life + Culture

The Very Large Array

Exploring the cosmos Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Richard Lakin and Warner Bros. In the movie Contact, Jodie Foster’s character, Dr. Eleanor Arroway, is captivated by a celestial light show. She remarks, “No words to describe it. Poetry! They should've sent a poet. So beautiful. So beautiful... I had no idea.” Foster portrays a scientist who discovers evidence of extraterrestrial life and is chosen to make the first contact. The VLA, or Very Large Array, is shown in the 1997...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Lisa Fontanarosa

Exploring the lavender fields Article by Lisa Fontanarosa | Photography by Caroline Mendoza, Gabriella Marks, Vanessa Vassar, Stephanie Roberston My name is Lisa Fontanarosa and my shop at Jo’s Farms showcases my floral creations as well as the creations of the artists I have represented from Europe since 1997. It is here where I showcase my deep and worldly mix of passions. A place to discover unique décor, as well as lavender and flowers—a  celebration of that perfect moment of home...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Reggie Mitchell

A Family Legacy Lives on with Navajo Jewelry Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by courtesy Dark Horse Native Jewelry and Richard Lakin Reggie Mitchell and his son Bronson are fifth and sixth-generation Navajo “sand and tufa” casting jewelers. Using Sand and “Tufa” (a type of volcanic stone) to melt down silver is a traditional Navajo method. “Reggie was raised in the heart of the Navajo Nation and learned metalworking from his father, a master silversmith named Eugene Mitchell. Reggie...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Steve Riley

An inspired Southwest chef Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Explore and Adore Creative Agency Mesa Provisions is not pretentious. In fact, the restaurant's name says it all: “Mesa”, which means table in Spanish, and “provisions”, meaning “we provide for the table”. Restaurant owner Steve Riley’s vision is to be at the crossroads of fine dining and mom-and-pop restaurants. He aims for carefully curated meals you’d expect at a fancy restaurant with a welcoming environment you’d find at...

May 2024

Home + Design

David Baca

Committed to the community Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Courtesy of Enchanted Roofing David Baca, the CEO for both Enchanted Roofing and Enchanted Mechanical started out as a solo handyman. Today, he works out of a two-story office with over 30 employees and has doubled his yearly gross since 2020. He attributes his business’ growth to his company values. He told us, “A lot of our success depends on us doing the right thing. We give our customers an honest deal and quality work...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Kenth Fallen

Using his experience to coach the next generation Article by Alexandria Gonzalez | Photography by Casey Thomas Photography In 5th grade, after submitting an assignment on his career goals, Kenth Fallen’s teacher pulled him aside and said, “You are kind of a little guy and the chances of you being a pro athlete are slim to none. And you can’t really make a living doing PE.” But if you ask Fallen now, he’d tell you that he is currently living out his dream career.   Fallen started BMX racing...

May 2024

Health + Wellness

Replacing Deeply Held Beliefs

Mental health impacts all of us Article by Allisun Hull and Rich Ringrose | Photography by Allisun Hull Allisun Hull is an IBH-Clinical Certified Hypnotherapist, Yoga Instructor, Mentor, and Licensed Health, Wellness, and Spirituality Coach, and conducts yoga retreats in Costa Rica.  A personal trainer and yoga instructor since 2006, Allisun found hypnotherapy in 2017 with the intention of deepening and expanding her knowledge and expertise in healing others through the mind-body connection...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Boese Brothers Brewery

Pouring a long one Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Rich Ringrose Boese Brothers Brewery is a family and veteran-owned local business that started its first taproom in downtown Albuquerque in 2015. Over the years, brothers George and Sam have added to their locations with taprooms in Albuquerque’s NE Heights, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos. Boese Brothers’ mission is to provide Albuquerque with unique beers of the highest quality, offering a fresh interpretation of classic styles. George...

May 2024