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...

Fitness

Peaches Fitness Club

Fulfilling women's fitness goals Article by Alexandria Gonzalez | Photography by Eyes of a Lion Media Rachel Berrier and her brother Sean Kaplan opened Peaches Fitness Club in June of 2024, making it Albuquerque’s first gym tailored specifically for women. For legal purposes, Peaches Fitness Club can’t be a women’s only gym, but Berrier and Kaplan spent 4 years ensuring every aspect of the fitness club was designed specifically for women’s fitness needs and goals. Peaches Fitness Club offers...

Health + Wellness

Dr. Nathaniel Roybal

Bringing world class medical care to Albuquerque Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby Dr. Nathaniel Roybal is a true son of New Mexico. Raised in Mora, he is one of nine children from schoolteacher parents. He has pursued much of his education in his home state and operates his practice, Retina Consultants of New Mexico, in Albuquerque. Dr. Roybal says,” We were raised to work hard and get an education.” In his youth, he was the youngest EMT in New Mexico and went to New...

Travel

Bosque del Apache

The cranes are here for the winter Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby and Richard Lakin During the winter months, New Mexico sees the migratory return of Sandhill Cranes to the wetlands along the Rio Grande River. In addition to the cranes, there are tens of thousands of ducks and geese that migrate to the area as well. The birds come from the northern US and Canada to roost in the shallow waters of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge where they spend the...

Food + Beverage

New Mexican Holiday Cooking

Red and Green Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby Albuquerque City Lifestyle magazine went searching for uniquely New Mexican cuisine for the holidays. The Pueblo Kitchen at The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center fits the bill of fare. You may find this menu as an inspiration for your own holiday cooking. The Pueblo Kitchen prepared us a meal that included: well-seasoned and marinated Christmas Green Chili Enchiladas, Blue Corn Fried Kool-Aid Pickles made fresh and soaked in...

Shopping

Gifting Luxury

Buying tips for high-end gifts Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby If you’re considering high-end luxury items for your holiday gift-giving this year, Albuquerque City Lifestyle wanted to give you some buying tips to bring more value to your purchases. To that end, we spoke to John Thomas, an Albuquerque jeweler with extensive experience in luxury goods. John’s shop is known for its high-tech, real-time approach to designing custom jewelry, as well as John’s expertise in...

Life + Culture

Turquoise

A classic New Mexico gift Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Photos courtesy Sunwest Silver Company One thing for certain in New Mexico is that many people will gift turquoise jewelry to loved ones this holiday season. Other than its aesthetic appeal, other properties are attributed to the gem. Many cultures believe that turquoise imparts luck and protection, as well as warding off negative energies and bringing good fortune. It’s also seen as promoting unity and friendship, making it...

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...