Across New Mexico, Jewish life unfolds in places that may not resemble the neighborhoods often shown in stories about American Judaism. Congregations gather…
Before hospice became a familiar part of the health-care system, families in rural New Mexico often faced the final stage of illness with few local resources.…
Each October, Albuquerque’s skies fill with color, motion, and imagination during the annual International Balloon Fiesta. For nine days, the city becomes a…
When Ukrainians began fleeing the full-scale Russian invasion, Jewish communities around the world responded with urgent concern. Albuquerque, though far from…
Rosh Hashanah invites us to welcome the Jewish New Year with sweetness, gratitude, and attention to the world around us. Apples dipped in honey are among the…
In Taos, Jewish life has often depended on personal relationships, seasonal rhythms, and a willingness to travel. Residents may be connected to congregations…
Each August, Santa Fe becomes a meeting place for artists, collectors, families, and cultural leaders during the Santa Fe Indian Market. Organized by the…
On a warm afternoon in Las Cruces, the kitchen fills with the scent of onions softening in olive oil, cinnamon blooming in a pan, and dough turning smooth…
In a New Mexico neighborhood shaped by many traditions, a synagogue’s proposed community garden offers a practical way to turn shared values into shared work.…