Style + Beauty

Patricia Michaels

Heritage to High Fashion Article by Keri Bridgwater | Photography by Nate Lemuel, Darklisted Photography Patricia Michaels returns to SWAIA Native Fashion Week in Santa Fe this month as a defining voice in contemporary Indigenous couture. The first Native American designer to present a full collection at New York Fashion Week—and a competitor on Season 11 and All Stars of Project Runway—Michaels has spent decades creating space for Indigenous storytelling within an industry that was slow to...

Travel

Spring in San Antonio

A Mini Guide to the Season Article by Jill Robbins | Photography by Courtesy Visit San Antonio Late spring in San Antonio hits a sweet spot. May and early June bring long, sunny days, landing visitors in the pocket of the year where the Texas heat isn’t too intense. While San Antonio doesn’t really have a slow season, the spring break crowds have mostly dissipated by the time May rolls around. San Antonio’s biggest bash, Fiesta San Antonio, happens mid-to-late April, so May and early June...

Style + Beauty

Keri Ataumbi

Stories in Gold and Stone Article by Keri Bridgwater | Photography by Razelle Benally, Raechel Running From her Cerrillos Hills studio, the Santa Fe jeweler creates heirloom pieces that combine precious materials, Native traditions, and powerful storytelling. Keri Ataumbi’s jewelry often begins the way a conversation does—with an opening that draws you in. A glint of gold, a carved shell, a form that feels both ancient and entirely new. “The pieces can be an invitation to connect,” she says...

Life + Culture

The Picuris Bike Park

World class sports in New Mexico Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Eric Arce In 2019, the state of New Mexico wanted to make outdoor recreation an economic priority. With snow regions, rivers, mountain trails, deserts, and other wild areas, there was a great deal of interest in outdoor recreation. When the pandemic came along, there was even more interest as people wanted to get out of the house without encountering crowds. A recent release of federal data shows that this was a...

Arts + Culture

Christa Valdez

NM Film Maven Article by Rudolfo Carrillo | Photography by Courtesy Christa Valdez Talking art, particularly film and New Mexico movies, here in the city of Albuquerque, means talking about Christa Valdez. Talking to Christa Valdez is even more important; she’s a mover and a shaker in our city’s creative community, after all. On the phone, our local arts and cinema maven said that her latest project — focused on bringing local creatives to the fore via passionately homegrown but...

Life + Culture

Rio Rancho

Investment in growth Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by courtesy City of Rio Rancho Rio Rancho, known as New Mexico's "City of Vision," is famous for its rapid growth, family-friendly atmosphere, low crime rate, affordability, and strong tech economy alongside stunning high-desert landscapes and a growing number of modern amenities and outdoor activities. It offers a high quality of life with a diverse job market, good schools, and a focus on community, attracting families and...

Finance + Legal Services

Invest!

Capital Strategies financial professionals Article by Rudy Carrillo | Photography by courtesy Capital Strategies Albuquerque economics expert Dustin Soflin wants you to invest. But that’s not all the UNM Anderson School of Management graduate wants. He wants your interest in investment — whether for your personal wealth priorities, or those of your small business — to become an ongoing, collaborative effort that involves an expert like him guiding your efforts with precision, knowledge, and...

Health + Wellness

The Fitness Superstore

A healthy investment Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by courtesy The Fitness Superstore One of the best investments we can make is a purchase that will improve our health and wellness. The American Heart Association recommends at least 2.5 hours of heart-pumping physical activity per week, or as they put it, “sit less, move more.” With many of us in sedentary professions, a home gym can produce a more robust and healthier lifestyle.    We found a business in Albuquerque that provides...

Education

The New Mexico Wildlife Center

Safeguarding New Mexico’s Wild Future Article by Keri Bridgwater | Photography by courtesy The New Mexico Wildlife Center Through close-up encounters with Ambassador Animals, one nonprofit is turning environmental education into a lasting investment in the state’s natural heritage. An hour north of Santa Fe, on a stretch of repurposed rodeo grounds in Española, Bubo the great horned owl fixes her gaze on a group of visiting students. In an instant, wildlife shifts from concept to connection...

Travel

The Mother Road

Get Your Kicks: How to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial in Albuquerque Article by Jill Robbins | Photography by New Mexico True Route 66 doesn’t just pass through Albuquerque; it is Route 66. The glow of neon signs, the bustling hum of Central Avenue, and catching sight of a classic lowrider rolling down the street all add up to that Albuquerque vibe, like an old friend who always has a great new story. While much of the Mother Road elsewhere leans heavily into throwback nostalgia...