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...

Food + Beverage

Bien Shur

A local restaurant that we love Article by Alexandria Gonzalez | Photography by Autumn Oglesby Bien Shur, situated on top of the 9th floor of Sandia Resort, is a fine dining restaurant that gives a unique experience, filled with upscale dining and breathtaking views that will leave you with a lasting memory. The location gives Bien Shur the advantage of having gorgeous sunset views that you can’t experience anywhere else in the city. To the southwest, you’ll see the city landscape, and to the...

Health + Wellness

Casa Angelica

Taking care of children Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Alfredo Zamora  Jim Douglas, the administer of Casa Angelica, told us the origin story of the facility. He says,” Back in the mid-60s, a family in the South Valley gave birth to a child with pervasive needs and the family was looking for some help in raising the child. They approached the Canossian Sisters here on the Isleta Convent and they asked if they would help care for their child. The sisters said yes and that began the...

Arts + Culture

National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

Museums that we love to visit Article by Alexandria Gonzalez | Photography by Photos courtesy of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History New Mexico plays a significant role in the story of the Atomic Age, and since 1969 the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History has been telling that story to its visitors. The Nuclear Museum, a congressionally charted museum and Smithsonian Affiliate, is dedicated to preserving and presenting the historical and technical context of the...

Health + Wellness

Dr. Alisa C. Illescas

Advance medical science meets whole health Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby Dr. Alisa C. Illescas is the founder of Beyond Medicine MD in Old Town. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of New Mexico. She says, "I fell in love with internal medicine and with the idea this would allow me to treat the whole body and mind." Dr. Illescas worked as an Internal Medicine hospitalist but wanted to make a bigger impact. In 2023, she opened a private...

Health + Wellness

Dr. Gary Sanchez

Finding your calling Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Courtesy The Why Institute Mark Twain said “The two most important days in your life are the day you're born and the day you find out why.”  Most people give little thought to their personal motivations or their “calling.” They pursue a life, a career, relationships, and direction without delving into what they really want. Then they’ve settled into a life that is not fulfilling.  Dr. Gary Sanchez, CEO and Founder of the WHY...