Shelle Sanchez: Continuing the ConversationWritten by Josh Stuyvesant The members of the Culture of Entrepreneurship and Inclusion table agreed, whether or not Albuquerque ended up being invited into the second phase of the Living Cities Integration Initiative, their members would continue their conversations. Though officially disbanded, “[the table] was an honest representation of the community and its perspectives. It was an …
Jennifer Riordan On Moolah, Dough, DineroSince 2013, Albuquerque’s Living Cities Integration Initiative has been working on creating more jobs and prosperity in Albuquerque, from the ground up. Here’s where Albuquerque stands. Written by Josh Stuyvesant It may start with an idea. It may evolve around resources. But it always comes down to capital. So goes it for Albuquerque. So goes it …
Coffee Is Life: Pilar Westell’s Zendo Written by Josh Stuyvesant Thinking back, one of the most curious things about the ‘90s was the coffee shop that stood backdrop to so many scenes in TV’s Friends. Aside from Monica’s apartment, the friends would cascade into the Central Perk coffee shop to talk the latest gossip, commiserate with each other on whatever that …
On Being Innovative Written by Josh Stuyvesant Many will say that higher education is based on systems that don’t provide the most inspiring experiences for students. But the University of New Mexico’s new Innovation Academy is taking a step outside of the often mechanical mindset that prevails in higher education. The man behind the monkey wrench? No other than Rob DelCampo, …
Apps and Oranges: Parallels in the Seemingly Unalike Written By Josh Stuyvesant Upon first glance, Joseph Alfaro and Lisa Abeyta wouldn’t appear to have a whole lot in common. Joseph is from the South Valley of Albuquerque. He’s often a little dusty, with a healthy tan and work-worn hands from the early morning maintenance of his farm. Lisa, on the …
The Refreshing Qualities of the Brothers Alvarez Written By Josh Stuyvesant Pop Fizz is one of the most colorful paleterías to ever grace Albuquerque’s scene. Lorenzo and Carlos Alvarez started the business in 2013, opening up shop on the threshold of the South Valley. Carlos always wanted to own a business. He’d gone to school for it, but prior to …
Behind the Scenes, Ahead of the Times: Arellana Cordero of Cocina Azul Written By Josh Stuyvesant She’s camera shy. That’s about as shy as Arellana Cordero gets. Though her father, Frank Barela, started Cocina Azul in 2009, Arellana has boldly made it what it is today. Her strengths? Day- to-day operations, marketing, organizing, policies and procedures. She emits audacity and …
