Travel

Las Cruces

Easy winter getaway Article by Jill Robbins | Photography by Courtesy Visit Las Cruces   Tucked between the desert and the craggy peaks of the Organ Mountains is the perfect quick getaway: far enough out of town to feel like a true escape but close enough to be doable for a weekend jaunt. Swing onto I-25 South and point your wheels toward Las Cruces. Why winter is the best time to go ●      Daytime highs in the 60s make for comfortable hiking and outdoor exploration. ●      Off-season...

Shopping

Handmade Holidays

Northern New Mexico’s creative spirit, wrapped Article by Keri Bridgwater | Photography by Patrick Chin, Richard Lakin   With destination boutiques and seasonal pop-ups showcasing the state’s creative range—think heritage textiles to contemporary design objects—holiday shopping in New Mexico is an exploration of craftsmanship and place. Each stop reveals a facet of the region’s cultural lineage and evolving aesthetic. From storied galleries and lifestyle stores in Santa Fe to a newly opened...

Entertainment

Giving the Gift of Music

Songs for the season Article by Rudy Carrillo | Photography by Ricardo Pimentel, Peter White, NM Jazz Workshop The ancients say that music is a gift from above, from the realms of heaven and the stars. Whether or not one follows spiritual or religious beliefs, it’s clear that music is a sublime gift given to humanity so that we may celebrate and exalt our existence. It makes perfect sense, then, that one should consider giving the gift of music for the holidays. Doing so can enhance...

Food + Beverage

A heritage of home cooking

New Mexico's traditional holiday dishes Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Rich Ringrose When visitors come to New Mexico, they always talk about the unique multicultural cuisine that they find here. With Pueblo and Spanish influences, traditional New Mexico home-cooked meals reflect a heritage that is now featured in many of the posher restaurants in the region. Some of the best cookbooks for these dishes are the ones with recipes that are contributed by the community, usually...

Travel

Truth or Consequences

Healing waters and southwest adventure on the Rio Grande Article by Keri Brigwater | Photography by Sean Farrell Two hours south of Albuquerque, Truth or Consequences sits on the Rio Grande, framed by desert mountains and big New Mexico skies. The mineral springs here have drawn visitors for centuries—from Pueblo and Apache peoples to Spanish settlers, who called it Ojo Caliente de Las Palomas. By the 1880s, cowboys were soaking in the first adobe bathhouse, and by the 1920s, it had become...

Arts + Culture

The New Mexico Veterans Memorial

Thankful for the valor Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by New Mexico Veterans Memorial & Richard Lakin New Mexicans have a long history of participation in military service, so it’s appropriate that there be a local monument to honor the generations that have answered the call. To that end, a non-profit organization of volunteers has created the New Mexico Veterans Memorial on Louisiana Blvd near Kirtland Air Force Base. We talked to JoAnn Hudson, who is on the board of directors...

Professional Services

Home Clean Heroes of High Desert

Home cleaning with a cause Article by Rudy Carrillo | Photography by courtesy Home Clean Heroes of High Desert We all need heroes in our lives. And heroes can be found anywhere in America these days. Whether they’re first responders heading toward an emergency, or entrepreneurs providing necessary services to the people that live in our shared urban glory, we count on such citizens to help out and make things right. Such heroes do the work of making our days better by bringing their expertise...

Fitness

Cycle Kids

Thankful for the confidence Article by Regan Bervar | Photography by Courtesy Cycle Kids Cycle Kids is rolling into Albuquerque schools, giving students the chance to build confidence and community from the seat of a bike. More than just teaching kids how to ride, the program fosters peer mentorship, focus and resilience; skills that extend far beyond the playground. By providing bikes and a thoughtfully designed curriculum, Cycle Kids empowers children, particularly in low-income communities...

Sports + Recreation

New Mexico Trails

Thankful for the adventure Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Caiden Stone, G.Greco We here at Albuquerque City Lifestyle magazine regularly cover the outdoor recreation industry in New Mexico. It is a vital part of the state’s culture and one of the reasons we all love to live here. Recently, there were grants awarded to organizations that work to provide access to the outdoor recreation areas of the state under the Trails+ initiative. The state Outdoor Recreation Division...

Food + Beverage

Coffee, Albuquerque Style

Wake up and smell the coffee Article by Rudy Carrillo | Photography by Autumn Oglesby America loves its coffee. Hot, fresh, flavored, and/or locally sourced, American cities are a testament to the passionate affair we’re having with those luscious beans. Of course, Albuquerque is no exception, with heaps of carts, trailers, trucks, and shops that are guaranteed to tempt one’s taste buds. Albuquerque City Lifestyle Magazine looked at the plentiful offerings available here in the Duke City. We...