Teaching is an incredibly difficult job. Being a good teacher means more than planning lessons and giving students directions — it’s also being a babysitter, a counselor and sometimes even an IT expert.
Since the beginning of the modern Olympics in 1896, each of the Games has seen changes and new events. This year, some athletes are facing a strange new challenge: the…
High Desert Table
Trifling effort, major payoff
This Summer Fruit Trifle can be put together in less than 15 minutes from start to finish and is a light, refreshing delight.
Baking Above It All
Go nuts for these chocolaty puffs
Here’s a crowd pleaser: Nutella, tucked into a tender, flaky, diminutive crust that’s devoured in two delicious bites.
Eastside Story
The Energetics of Water
Home Building: Parade of Homes
News from SFAR: Qualifying Brokers Assess Santa Fe’s Housing Market
Mortgage Matters: Negotiate a Deal You’ll Love
Master Gardeners: Gardening Guides Aimed at Santa Fe Plant Life
Living with Art: Deaccessioning Art Gracefully
My Favorite Room: Family, friends and even beings from the past all have a place in Catherine Trujillo’s living room
Fly Me to the Moon is unlike any movie I’ve seen before. This film is well directed, with moments of slow burn and action, and has a strong backstory. It pays homage t…
Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children
The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents to sit with their young children.
Whole-Hearted Parenting
Game of dethronement: The challenges of introducing a new child to the family
A grandfather who had joyously experienced the birth of his second grandchild shared a story with me recently.
My View Emily J. Aguirre
Let's move beyond the land acknowledgement
The statements are a start, but there is more that we all can do on an individual and governmental level to help bring justice for Indigenous people in our state.
One of the most notable things about the show is its diversity.
High Desert Table
Barbecue sauce at its best
Sure, it's easy to buy the popular condiment at the store, but it's even better made at home with a myriad of flavor possibilities.
Etiquette Rules!
Cast your vote for etiquette when it comes to political rhetoric
Attributed to Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, the quote “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen” is apropos this July.
American Rounds, a Texas-based company, has begun installing vending machines from which customers can buy ammunition for a variety of firearms.
Politics Party!
Biden's wise exit makes room for hope
The moment has potential to revitalize the Democratic Party’s chances at winning the 2024 election against the Republican nominee Trump, in part by engaging younger voters who felt discouraged by Biden’s age.
Baking Above It All
Raspberry shortbread tart keeps it simple
You can make the base ahead of serving time and can top it with any kind or combination of berries, as long as they are fresh.
High Desert Table
Soup's on for summer: Corn and green chile chowder
In the summer months, I only make soup a handful of times. But when corn is available, it is impossible to resist.
Photo feature
American legion donation helps Vet Center
Following a year of fundraising, the Santa Fe American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1 donated 20 high-quality backpacks filled with gloves, blankets and essential items.
Whole Hearted Parenting
Parenting: Is it the most important job you will ever have?
Have you ever heard the statement that “parenting is the most important job that you will ever have”?
Commentary
We need to engineer environmentalism
Following the hottest year on record, 2023, the United States’ major responsibility for the climate crisis is more apparent than ever.
For those trying to stay off social platforms while most of their peers are immersed, the path can be challenging, isolating and at times liberating.
High desert table
A salad that saves stale bread
There have been many variations to panzanella salad over the years, so I thought it would be fun to make a high desert version.
Sean Gavaghan, 35, of New Haven, Conn.'s BAR, a favorite watering hole of Yalies and professionals alike, spills the tea.
Small businesses are a massive part of the state’s — and Santa Fe's — economy. According to the New Mexico Business Portal, New Mexico has roughly 15,000 businesses wi…
Music lovers often prefer the affordability and wide access of streaming music, but recently, more people are turning toward vinyl. According to the Recording Industry…
On Travel Christopher Elliott
Americans abroad: Blending in — or taking cover?
Shirley Barchi doesn't want anyone to know she's American when she travels abroad.
High Desert Table
Kicking ketchup: Tomato jam is a condiment with endless uses
A simple sauce can make a variety of snacks and meals completely new and exciting. This tomato mezcal jam is one of those recipes.
Baking Above It All
Raising the bar: Fresh cherries at heart of delicious dessert
Just-picked cherries are one of the best gifts of summer.
Home Building: Insurance Reassurance
Mortgage Matters: Home Sweet Home
Living with Art: Art Season/ings
News from SFAR: Enhancing Realtors’ Strategic Value
Artful Living: Lightin’ It Up
Out and About: Realty, Ah, Sweet Realty—and Donuts
My Favorite Room: When Maggie Muchmore is in her home studio, she escapes time
The Last House on the Left
Urban Sense: The Tectonics of Change
I recently spoke with some members of my family to learn more about what they believe is important to consider before committing to military service.
Young visual artists can turn their passion into a source of income by selling their work.
High Desert Table
Roasted apricots dish is too good to be an appetizer
Roasted apricots and whipped feta dish is sure to steal the spotlight.
Summer Camp is an adventurous film targeted at teens and adults. My favorite parts are the wardrobe, characters and location — all of which make this super enjoyable.
Etiquette Rules!
'A quick no is better than a slow maybe'
It’s been a runner’s pace this season with all that comes at the end of the school year, combined with some key family events.
The New Mexican
Whole Hearted Parenting
The pitfalls of perfectionism
When my daughter entered high school, the pressure about college began in full force.
