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Elsa Ross customer Pilar Mullican, 18, is willing to spend more on designer clothes because they are better made and last longer. “I look at it as an investment.” (Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal)

ABQ gets low marks for fashion

By Rick Nathanson / Journal Staff Writer | Sat, Apr 6, 2013

New Mexico already appears near the top of many “bad” lists when it comes to such issues as drug use, poverty and teen pregnancy. Now we appear on the list of the 10 worst-dressed big cities.

Maxine Oglesby, 89, and George Case, 91, are now a couple. They’ve known one another since fifth grade, are 1941 graduates of Albuquerque High School and are helping to organize the 72nd AHS reunion. (Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal)

Reunions keep memories alive for AHS Class of ’41 – part of America’s Greatest Generation

By Rick Nathanson / Journal Staff Writer | Sun, Mar 31, 2013

They have been friends since childhood, are entering their ninth decade and planning their 72nd Albu ...

Matt Samet, a 1990 graduate of Highland High School, says his rock climbing skills and ability to withstand fear and discomfort assisted him in climbing out of his prescription drug addiction. (COURTESY of MATT SAMET)

In a death grip

By Rick Nathanson / Journal Staff Writer | Mon, Mar 25, 2013

Rock climber chronicles journey with highly addictive anti-anxiety drugs

Breakthrough … or bust?

By Rick Nathanson / Journal Staff Writer | Mon, Mar 11, 2013

Hyped as weight-loss miracle, does green coffee bean stand up to scrutiny?

Flowers are sustenance for nature’s persistent pollinators

By Rick Nathanson / Journal Staff Writer | Sat, Mar 9, 2013

Plant flowers. Do it for the bees. Bees produce honey and pollinate crops, but in ...

Longtime KKOB radio host off the air

By Rick Nathanson / Journal Staff Writer | Sat, Mar 2, 2013

Jim Villanucci held 3 to 7 p.m. slot, but contract not renewed

The ornate bronze Romanesque lock box from about
A.D. 1150, itself worth a small fortune, contains gold coins, nuggets and jewels. The box is hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. (COURTESY of FORREST FENN)

‘Somewhere in Rockies’

By Rick Nathanson / Journal Staff Writer | Thu, Feb 28, 2013

There's gold in them there hills. Really, no joking. At least two gold nuggets as big as your fist, along with a wealth of precious gems and pre-Columbian jewelry.