Health + Wellness

Health Care in New Mexico

An interview with Dr. Nathaniel Roybal Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Autumn Oglesby Albuquerque City Lifestyle recently talked to Dr. Nathaniel Roybal, a prominent local ophthalmologist/ retina surgeon, about his efforts to bring more healthcare workers to New Mexico. He is very involved with various professional and citizen groups that are working to bring more medical professionals to the state through legislative changes that would encourage doctors, nurses, and medical...

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Althera Alternative Care

A holistic approach to primary care Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by courtesy of Althera Alternative Care Althera Alternative Care is a membership-based primary care clinic that features services not typically offered at standard primary care medical practices. Operated by Todd and Raquel LeCesne, the clinic focuses on lifestyle change, herbal remedies, and nutraceuticals. Todd tells us, “We are really endeavoring to redefine primary care. We're providing a level of diagnostic...

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Crown Studios

Dentistry goes digital Article by Rudy Carrillo Dr. Patrick McQuitty is a dentist. He specializes in crowns and veneers. Using a radical new approach that involves precise specialization and digital imaging, he is able to serve a wide client base in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. His approach is different, fresh, and patient-centered. Those facts have contributed to the success of Dr. McQuitty and his clinics, named Crown Studios. Above and beyond all of this, McQuitty is personable, with a manner...

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Baja California Sur

Fly south for the winter Article by Jill Robbins | Photography by Oscar Ortiz, Hilton Los Cabos, Los Cabos Tourism, NEST Baja, Pueblo Bonito If you’re craving a winter escape that blends wellness with eco-adventure, Baja California Sur Mexico is calling - and the time to answer is now. Set at the meeting point of the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez, Los Cabos offers peak whale-watching and a variety of other wellness options. You’ll see whales in Cabo mid-December through mid-April, but prime...

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Running the High Desert

The Albuquerque Community Has Built a Training Destination Article by Regan Bervar | Photography by Courtesy of the Run Clubs As the first light spills across the mountains, washing the Sandias in their signature pink glow, Albuquerque awakens with a quiet rhythm all its own. With its mix of rugged trails, dusty desert paths, and altitude-rich training grounds, the city is fast earning a reputation as one of the nation’s most dynamic running hubs. Here, terrain and elevation converge, and so...

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...