The Case for Magazines in 2024
A couple days before I took on a position at Albuquerque the Magazine, I was talking to a friend about different kinds of paper. Us both being writers, poets, and editors of our school’s magazine, the conversation was not out of the ordinary. When I told him I was planning on doing an internship here at Albuquerque the Magazine, he said “that’s really cool. I really want to start reading more magazines”.
10.24 Editors Note
I’m seeing more balloons in the sky on my morning runs as the air gets cooler and the days get shorter. I’m partial to the July heat here in New Mexico, but October has its charms. It always seems like the city breathes a collective sigh of relief right around the time the cranes return in October.
9.24 Editors Note
I’m a Lobo, to the extent that I’m a graduate of UNM, though the closest I ever got to Lobo sports was playing Frisbee out on Johnson Field until I worked on this issue. There are some great stories in here about legendary athletes. Hopefully, if you are a Lobo too, you’ll see some old friends.
A List of Things I’ll Miss in Albuquerque
By Addie Siembieda
Passenger Window: Southwest Pieta
Driving slowly down Edith Boulevard over the street’s ample speed bumps, it’s impossible for the very big and very blue sculpture “Southwest Pieta” at the intersection of Roma Avenue on the edge of Martineztown Park not to draw your eye. The sculpture’s massive azure base and intertwined figures invite further investigation into the history of the neighborhood, the sculpture and the artist who created it.
Piece of the Past: Zimm for the Win
Even if you aren’t a Lobo, chances are you’ve stepped foot inside UNM’s largest library. Zimmerman is composed of three stories and a basement, each of which are utilized extensively each day by UNM students of all ages and majors. Walking in from the front door, you’re immediately struck by the sheer size of the space, which is filled with computers, tables meant for groups, and even a few walking desks (which have been there long before the current trend). Head over to the quiet west wing to live out your dark academia dreams while you ponder what to grab from the in-library Starbucks.
Eats Etc: Turquoise Desert Taproom
Turquoise Desert Taproom has a sports bar atmosphere, but the food isn’t what one might typically expect for such an establishment.
Eats Etc: Burrito Express
As legend has it, Burrito Express got started more than four decades ago in a 250 square-foot building in Roswell, backed by a prolific “Tortilla Machine” and a cache of delicious family recipes.
Eats Etc: New Mexico Beef Jerky Co.
There’s a reason why the beef jerky sold at this establishment has a well-earned reputation for excellence.
“My father grew up with his grandpa, they were ranchers,” says Veronica Chavez Lewandowski. “My dad carried on the tradition, and we were also ranchers when we were small. We raised animals; we sold them. So basically we just kind of carried on the tradition.”