A few years ago, I was staying at a hotel in Albuquerque with my family and caught a lecture on Indigenous history in the Southwest. The speaker was a local tribal member whose family had lived on the same land for generations. Hearing him talk about the depth of that roots-and-branches history stuck with me. In a world where 50 years feels like ancient history for most American cities, New Mexico operates on a completely different timeline. When you look at the architectural

Hiking image from Embarq.org Most people look at the desert southwest and think of sand, cacti, and heat. You see that often, but you also miss the big picture. When you get above 10,000 feet in northern New Mexico, the desert vanishes. You enter a completely different world. You’ll see alpine meadows, glacial basins, cold streams, and mountain peaks that top out past 13,000 feet. If you want to push your physical limits, clear your head, and see what the Rocky Mountains look

Hot springs image from Riverbend Hotsprings Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, sits directly on a deep-seated fault that pushes millions of gallons of odorless mineral water to the surface daily. This natural oasis is located about 2 hours north of El Paso, Texas, making it a highly accessible destination for regional travelers seeking wellness and local heritage. Widely accepted historical records show the area has drawn people for its therapeutic benefits for centuries. Tod

I recently sat down over Zoom with Karla Causey, the President and CEO of the Albuquerque Black Chamber of Commerce, to discuss her mission to support Black and underserved businesses. Karla originally retired, but she was encouraged to come out of retirement to help the organization. She stepped back to lead the organization after seeing a vital need in the community. Karla gave herself five years to build a firm foundation for her successor, though some members are urging h

LAS CRUCESLAS CRUCES When I sat down with Tony Torrez on April 3, 2026, I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was a masterclass in community investment. As a co-founder of New Mexico Desert Dogs LLC, Tony has turned a simple 2012 initiative into a powerhouse of social good that proves one thing: when you lead with heart, the scale follows. From Small Trips to Massive Movements Tony started over a decade ago with a straightforward mission: to take disadvantaged kids fishi

Written By: Whitney Billings- Bustillos When I first met Sensei Guzman, I was intrigued. To be honest, since I was a child, I have always been fascinated by disciplined and strong men whom I consider to be successful. Perhaps this stems from my father-daughter bond and the memories of watching my father work tirelessly from sunup to sundown. I always aspired to carry that same energy as a female. Maybe I miss my father since his passing and subconsciously seek strong alpha ma