METICULOUS ANSWER — INSPIRED BY ARTIST AGNES MARTIN
By Lauren Camp
“My mind keeps moving.
The country is nearly at war
with satisfaction
or could be.”
“OUTRIDERS: LEGACY OF THE BLACK COWBOY” NARRATING THE RICH HISTORY OF THE BLACK COWBOY IN THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST
By Ariana Kramer
“Outriders: Legacy of the Black Cowboy depicts information that is little known in terms of the role that African Americans played in the settling and development of the Western United States.”
CHOCOLATE: FROM FOOD OF THE GODS TO THE FOOD OF LOVE
By Nicolasa Chávez
“The artfully packaged chocolate boxes cherished today were not invented until 1868. How did this beloved delicacy change from a cherished food of the gods in liquid form to a desired food of love?”
WHAT’S IN THE WORD, SAVAGE?
By Felicia Bartley
“I have been hearing the word savage more than I would like to acknowledge. I have noticed that the nonchalant use of the word ‘savage’ is circulating more frequently into conversations.”
SLOW BURN: A FAMILY HISTORY OF GREEN CHILE STEW
By Vanessa Baca
“Ubiquitous in our state, chile is a staple in our recipes year-round, but in the winter, it truly stakes its claim.”
LITTLE BROWN BAGS: A BRIEF MEDITATION ON A NUEVO MEXICO TRADITION
By Leeanna Teresa Martinez y Torres
“Throughout much of New Mexico, luminarias are visually recognized as the symbol of the Christmas season.”
CULTURAL IDENTITY THEFT: IMMEASURABLE SUFFERING
By Joshua K. Concha
“unauthorized access to your personal information has occurred, including your name children were given Anglo names.”
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH — AMADOR FAMILY
By Jennifer Olguin
“September 15 to October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month. This monthlong celebration recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans throughout the country. The monthlong observation celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of a diverse community.”
INDIGENOUS IN AI — LAKOTA LANGUAGE CAMP
By Ellen Dornan
“Natives in Tech and Indigenous in AI have made it their respective missions to create a new narrative in which Lakota and Indigenous are included in and creating advanced technologies.”
JUNETEENTH AND VIOLENCE, REVISITED
By Sean Cardinalli
“It’s terrifying being Black in America. It’s strange being Black in America. It’s powerful being Black in America. You keep shooting, but you won’t kill Black America.”