Travel

Jemez Springs

A scenic day drive Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby and Richard Lakin This month we continue our series on New Mexico day drives by exploring Jemez Springs (pronounced HEE-mez locally). About an hour's drive from Albuquerque, it offers hot springs, mountain forests with hiking trails, alpine meadows, a river with trout, and a rich history. The Jemez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway travels along Route 4, following the Jemez River, and provides some great views of the Red...

Travel

Explore New Mexico!

Tour guides are a growth industry in the state Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Roberto E. Rosales and Richard Lakin Outdoor recreation opportunities are one reason people move to New Mexico. It has things to see and do that rival any other Western state: horseback riding, camping, hunting, fishing, rock climbing, 4-wheeling, skiing, and cultural/ historic excursions. However, it’s more than just a pastime for New Mexicans. It’s also an economic development issue. Karina Armijo, the...

Sports + Recreation

Fishing in New Mexico

In the desert but plenty of fish Article by Alexandria Gonzalez | Photography by Alexandria Gonzalez and Wheeler Brunschmid Did you know that even as a landlocked desert state, New Mexico provides sportsmen and women some of the best fishing waters in the southwest? New Mexico’s unique climate gives anglers the opportunity to fish year-round at many of the state’s lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams. The Department of Game and Fish ensures outstanding recreational angling opportunities for the...

Travel

All World Travel

Personalized adventures Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by courtesy All Word Travel All World Travel is a full-service travel agency that has been in business in Albuquerque for 45 years. Owner Alfred Volden says, “It’s all about customer service. I think we are in the wish-fulfillment business. We are able to assist our clients in achieving their travel goals. There are travel opportunities for virtually everything imaginable you might want to do.” Volden and his team have sold...

Food + Beverage

Doug Lanham of Jinja Bar & Bistro

Owner Doug Lanham owns three outstanding Asian restaurants to New Mexico Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Victoria Gonzales and Richard Lakin Doug Lanham, the founding partner of Jinja Bar & Bistro, has put a lot of thought into the food, ambience, and service of his three Asian restaurants (one in Santa Fe, two in Albuquerque). He told us, “We wanted to provide a memorable sensory experience that our guests can have, and we really worked on our layout. We worked on the acoustics, the...

Local Services

Mark and Nicole Tobiassen

Helping businesses grow Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Brittany Higgins/ BCreative Studio Mark and Nicole Tobiassen are the husband-and-wife duo behind Action Coach business coaching. In 2008, they acquired Action Coach to empower business owners to succeed while making time for what truly matters in life. Today, Action Coach works together with clients to establish goals and determine strategies that drive their businesses forward. Action Coach helps clients enjoy a work-life...

Health + Wellness

New Mexico Men’s Wellness

Enriching men's lives Article by Andrea Lacquin | Photography by Uwe Schroeter, Joseph Woods, Roger Harmon Victor La Cerva, MD, worked for many years as a pediatrician and eventually became the Medical Director of Family Health for the Department of Health in New Mexico. Through his work, he recognized the need for connection among men to improve their physical health. In the 1980s, he co-founded New Mexico Men’s Wellness with his co-workers. The first conference was held in 1985 and focused...

Sports + Recreation

Coach Jason Eck

UNM chooses new Lobos football coach Article by Rich Ringrose and Richard Lakin | Photography by University of New Mexico Athletic Department Our publisher, a former high school head coach and college coach, sat down with Jason Eck, the new head coach for the University of New Mexico Lobos football program. Jason has 26 years’ experience in college football and is coming from the University of Idaho, where he led the Idaho Vandals to three straight playoff berths, including the quarterfinals...

Arts + Culture

Native Guitar Tours

Featuring the Pueblo community Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Ryan Begay Jir Anderson grew up on the Cochiti Pueblo. His father was originally from Cochiti, and his mother was from the San Felipe Pueblo. Music has always played a significant role in Anderson’s life. “I’m a musician at heart. I started at the age of 13. My parents bought me my first guitar,” says Anderson. As a Native American, he believes “music is just another extension of our traditions.” Anderson is the...

Life + Culture

Nicole Kapnison

Indulge and Enjoy Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Zack Coker and Kalen Rydan Nicole Kapnison is no stranger to the restaurant business. She grew up watching her father succeed as a local entrepreneur and restaurant owner.  Her father, Nick Kapnison, owned several restaurants in Albuquerque. He operated and owned the original El Patron, Yanni’s, Nick & Jimmy’s, Sandy’s, and Kap’s. Kapnison says, “I’ve learned a lot from him—what to do- what not to do. The biggest thing he’s taught...