Sheepa Hides Offer A Soft Touch
TRESKA STEIN LOVES THE SIMPLE PLEASURE of a soft, comforting sheepskin. There’s beauty in it, yes, but something deeper too. “Each sheepskin I select is a direct reflection of the wild landscapes that…
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Roots Blossoms with Local Appeal
JUSTIN HUFFMON AND HIS WIFE, NENADA, were traveling in Rome, indulging in espresso shots, when they realized the extent of Italy’s devotion to coffee. “They’ll charge no more than one and a half euros…
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Brotique 505 Sells a Slice of New Mexico
WHAT DO TORTILLA COASTERS, green-chile-infused olive oil, and sopaipilla-shaped candles have in common? They’re all handcrafted by New Mexican artisans and available at the Brotique 505 shops, in…
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Shop the Cricket Window for Local Treasures
IN THE SPAN OF ONE WEEKDAY HOUR, three clumps of shoppers see past the understated entrance of Ginny Roemer and Rachel Hensen’s shop and crowd into its four small rooms, each packed with pillows…
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Oh, Honey!
IN A GRASSY FIELD near Arroyo Hondo, surrounded by apricot, plum, cherry, pear, and apple trees, Moira O’Hanlon keeps a sanctuary for one particular species. “Bees are amazing,” says O’Hanlon, who has…
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Retirement Guide: Active Ingredients
WITH MORE THAN 275 DAYS OF SUN each year, almost endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, a thriving arts scene, and a rich culture, New Mexico is a great spot to settle down—or kick-start your…
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Soak Up Some Hot Springs History
THE OPENING OF A ROADSIDE HOT SPRINGS might not seem like an occasion for tears. But when the mineral baths on NM 65 outside Las Vegas, New Mexico, reopened last fall after 18 months of Covid-related…
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Shop These Earth-friendly Stores
Swan Song, Albuquerque Located next to Albuquerque’s 1937 El Vado Motel, Vanessa Dagavarian’s vintage clothing and eco-goods shop fits in nicely with the restored Route 66 motor lodge’s retro vibe…
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Tastes Like Aggie Team Spirit
CHEERING FOR THE HOME TEAM takes on new meaning when you can support your school with tasty New Mexico–made beer, wine, whiskey, and pecans. Five years ago, New Mexico State University became one of…
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Flower Child
LIKE THE PUFFY CLUSTERS of yarrow flowers that blossom during the summer, Shayai Lucero (Laguna Pueblo) is a rare delight. As the owner of Earth & Sky Floral Designs, she is among the very small…
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