The Legacy of B Ruppe Drugstore and Maclovia Zamora▸
Located along the Barelas-South Fourth Street Historic District lies the B Ruppe Drugstore. Most people would recognize it by the iconic pink sign out front and the mural painted on the…
The Tannex and Zine Fest 9▸
Abq Zine Fest 9 is just around the corner and coming to Barelas! For those of you who don’t know what a “zine” is, it is a homemade publication devoted…
The Turquoise Museum▸
Stop by the new “Turquoise Castle” and see the museums impressive collection from all over the world, including collectible, rare pieces of turquoise, and jewelry. The museum also includes educational exhibits regarding the science and mining of turquoise. In addition, they have a large collection of antiques, including a handmade desk made for Louis XIII!
Making His Own Nest▸
Willie was living at a senior community in Albuquerque in the far northeast heights. While he thought it was a beautiful place to live, there were many rules to abide…
The New (Old) Sanitary Tortilla Factory▸
The Sanitary Tortilla Factory, located a block north from Homewise’s Orpheum Community Hub, is not what it appears to be. It’s not actually a “tortilla factory” as the name might…
La Mexicana Tortilla Company▸
La Mexicana is a New Mexican restaurant and tortilla company located a stone’s throw from Homewise’s Orpheum Community Hub on Coal Avenue. It’s full of regulars with servers asking questions…
Angel, 5000th Homewise Homeowner▸
The story of Angel, Homewise’s 5000th homeowner. Imagine not having a place to call home. For Angel, it became her reality after leaving an abusive relationship with nowhere to turn.
