Stories from the Land of Enchantment
New Mexico is full of aging adults living their best lives. We spotlight their stories here.
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Over three decades, Laurent Gruet’s namesake winery showed that New Mexico has what it takes to produce remarkable wines. Now, at 59, he’s setting out to prove himself again.
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Louie Hena has spent a lifetime getting to know the Rio Grande River Valley and sharing the land’s bounty and wisdom with rafters.
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Santa Clara Pueblo master potter Roxanne Swentzell has spent a lifetime working with clay and advocating for Indigenous diets and sustainable farming practices. At 62, her voice—and passions—are as strong as ever.
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Paul Bosland founded the Chile Pepper Institute and sparked a global phenomenon. Now, at 71, he’s finding new levels of heat to explore.