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...

Arts + Culture

Georgia O’Keeffe’s Abiquiú Sanctuary

A desert home and studio rooted in privacy and place Article by Keri Bridgwater | Photography by Courtesy of Abiquiú Sitting on lands long stewarded by Pueblo peoples, whose traditions still shape this place, Georgia O’Keeffe’s Abiquiú home and studio make a quiet first impression. Adobe walls soften sound and regulate temperature. Courtyards turn inward, and windows frame the landscape. “When visitors first walk in, they say it looks like an O’Keeffe painting come to life,” says Giustina...

Home + Design

Floorscapes

Bill Burrell of Floorscapes Fame Article by Rudy Carrillo | Photography by Bill Burrell As you’re driving through town looking for the best place to stop in your latest quest to get that next home improvement project started, you might recognize Bill Burrell as he drives past you on the way to his office at Floorscapes. As you pull in behind him at the huge Floorscapes showroom at 8515 Paseo Alameda and go inside, you might be thinking to yourself, ‘I know that guy.' That might happen as you...

Home + Design

Design Alliance

Design with intention Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by courtesy Design Alliance Julia Gutierrez, the CEO of Design Alliance, tells us that, “We design with intention. We believe that your space should reflect your story. Since 2011, we've been a kitchen and bath design studio, which means that we specialize in the design of kitchens and bathrooms. We also are a cabinet dealer and installer, so we provide cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms...actually for the whole house and anything...

Travel

Red and Green

Hatch chiles are a New Mexico delicacy Article by Regan Bervar | Photography by New Mexico True In Hatch, New Mexico, chile is more than something on your plate; it is woven into the people, the culture, and the rhythm of daily life. It has cultivated not just crops, but an identity: an unspoken understanding of how chile should be grown, roasted, shared, and revered. Across the state, one familiar question echoes from restaurant tables and kitchen counters alike: Red, green, or Christmas? ...

Health + Wellness

Cosmetic Dentistry in Albuquerque

When patients explore cosmetic dentistry, they are often searching for more than just a new smile—they’re looking for confidence, comfort, and results that feel natural. Questions about how white teeth can become, how long their dental investment will last, whether treatments will look authentic, and how quickly results can be seen are all part of that journey. Many also want reassurance that their care will be comfortable, efficient, and designed with their long-term oral health in mind. At our...