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...

Arts + Culture

The New Mexico Veterans Memorial

Thankful for the valor Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by New Mexico Veterans Memorial & Richard Lakin New Mexicans have a long history of participation in military service, so it’s appropriate that there be a local monument to honor the generations that have answered the call. To that end, a non-profit organization of volunteers has created the New Mexico Veterans Memorial on Louisiana Blvd near Kirtland Air Force Base. We talked to JoAnn Hudson, who is on the board of directors...

Professional Services

Home Clean Heroes of High Desert

Home cleaning with a cause Article by Rudy Carrillo | Photography by courtesy Home Clean Heroes of High Desert We all need heroes in our lives. And heroes can be found anywhere in America these days. Whether they’re first responders heading toward an emergency, or entrepreneurs providing necessary services to the people that live in our shared urban glory, we count on such citizens to help out and make things right. Such heroes do the work of making our days better by bringing their expertise...

Fitness

Cycle Kids

Thankful for the confidence Article by Regan Bervar | Photography by Courtesy Cycle Kids Cycle Kids is rolling into Albuquerque schools, giving students the chance to build confidence and community from the seat of a bike. More than just teaching kids how to ride, the program fosters peer mentorship, focus and resilience; skills that extend far beyond the playground. By providing bikes and a thoughtfully designed curriculum, Cycle Kids empowers children, particularly in low-income communities...

Sports + Recreation

New Mexico Trails

Thankful for the adventure Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Caiden Stone, G.Greco We here at Albuquerque City Lifestyle magazine regularly cover the outdoor recreation industry in New Mexico. It is a vital part of the state’s culture and one of the reasons we all love to live here. Recently, there were grants awarded to organizations that work to provide access to the outdoor recreation areas of the state under the Trails+ initiative. The state Outdoor Recreation Division...

Food + Beverage

Coffee, Albuquerque Style

Wake up and smell the coffee Article by Rudy Carrillo | Photography by Autumn Oglesby America loves its coffee. Hot, fresh, flavored, and/or locally sourced, American cities are a testament to the passionate affair we’re having with those luscious beans. Of course, Albuquerque is no exception, with heaps of carts, trailers, trucks, and shops that are guaranteed to tempt one’s taste buds. Albuquerque City Lifestyle Magazine looked at the plentiful offerings available here in the Duke City. We...

Food + Beverage

Campo

A Farm To Table Way of Life Article by Regan Bervar | Photography by Douglas Merriam Los Poblanos is a destination, and a living story of New Mexico; a pocket of treasure. It’s a place where the scent of lavender drifts on the breeze from rows of purple fields, and the desert light shines bright on edible gardens growing. The guest experience is as rooted in the land as it is in the culture. At Campo, the property’s field-to-fork restaurant, that spirit is translated to the kitchen, where...

Food + Beverage

Tequila and Mezcal

Agave spirits find an upscale market Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Zach Olson and Richard Lakin While tequila is popular in the southwest, it is still a mystery to many people. Sometimes thought of as a second-rate drink more suited to spring break in Cancun, both tequila and mezcal have developed a connoisseur following, with some brands running into the hundreds of dollars for a bottle. Unfortunately, many bars across the U.S. have long served a well-known cheap tequila that...

Food + Beverage

Casa Rondeña Winery

Award winning wine in a serene setting Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Courtesy Casa Rondeña Winery Award-winning vintner and owner of Casa Rondeña Winery, John Calvin, wanted to create a serene environment with Mediterranean ambience where food, wine, music, memorable events, architecture, wellness, culture, and intellectual discourse are the essential elements. To that end, he and his two young sons, Ross and Clayton, did their first grape plantings and started the winery in 1995...

Travel

The Gila National Wilderness

New Mexico destinations Article by Rudy Carrillo | Photography by Autumn Oglesby Folks who know New Mexico know the Gila Wilderness. Located within the sprawling, history-laden Gila National Forest, this storied and wild land is truly the stuff from which dreams are made. For outdoors enthusiasts, seasoned hikers and campers, wildlife lovers, and just about anyone interested in the rich and wonderful places our state has to offer, the beauty, magic, and challenge of the Gila National Forest...