Kyle Lord

Albuquerque wineries have special obstacles

Albuquerque microbreweries have made a name for themselves locally and nationally, but it’s easy to forget the Duke City produces another quality alcoholic beverage: wine. New Mexico is home to nearly 50 wineries, nine of which are located in the greater Albuquerque area. Operations like the Corrales Winery have on-site vineyards and face unique challenges harvesting grapes in such a dry climate. Keith Johnstone, co-owner of the winery, said winter is a major obstacle for vineyards here.

Medical school's rave promote wellness

The School of Medicine will host the campus’ first rave, but attendees won’t be heading to an empty warehouse in the dead of night for this one – it will be in the morning. Lori Peterkin, assistant director of advancement at the School of Medicine, said the event Friday morning was conceived to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary and is designed to promote physical activity and positive energy in a non-traditional way. “The morning rave is sort of a new concept. Raves in general have been associated with a nighttime, drug- and alcohol-type thing,” she said. “There has been a new movement throughout the world that started in big cities like London and Hong Kong, where they have morning raves that have been focused on some form of wellness.”

Tracking down the mysterious Juan Tabo

Most Burqueños know where Juan Tabo Boulevard begins and ends. However, the story of whom or what the name refers to has no clear beginning, middle or end. Nancy Brown-Martinez, a librarian at the UNM’s Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, said the Juan Tabo question has come up many times, but added there is no definitive answer. The CSWR has only a few clues as to whom or what Juan Tabo might have been.

Albuquerque becoming a hot place for a cold one

By Mychal Miltenberger, Kyle Lord and Scott McCoy The craft brewing industry is alive and well in Albuquerque.  The city boasts 26 breweries and brewpubs, with reports of more on the horizon this year.

Lopez looks to end Republican drought in campaign for treasurer

Rick Lopez is running against Democrat Tim Eichenberg to be the first Republican state treasurer New Mexico has seen since 1948.The treasurer serves as the state’s banker and is responsible for handling its finances and investments.

People gather at Marble Brewery on Feb. 25th to enjoy drinks and interact with fellow bar-goers. Lizard Tail Brewing received the Small Brewing Company of the Year award at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival.