TO OUR READERS

In our cover story, Assistant Arts Editor Kathaleen Roberts profiles Felix Vigil, whose exhibition, “Meditations on the Journey,” is open at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. The Jemez Pueblo/Jicarilla Apache artist uses modern materials to create his interpretations of traditional ideas.

The Dolls, Albuquerque’s favorite drag troupe, are calling it quits after 20 years. Roberts talks with co-founder Kenneth Ansloan, who says “it’s just too much for one person,” but acknowledges that today’s final performance will likely be emotional.

We also preview Blackout Theatre’s upcoming new play festival, “24/7,” and “The Savannah Sipping Society,” a comedy about four women “of a certain age,” opening next weekend at the Adobe Theater.

Features writer Rosalie Rayburn tunes into the world of amateur radio operators. These “ham radio” masters are more than just hobbyists, regularly volunteering their time and expertise during emergencies and other situations where cell coverage has been disrupted or is unavailable.

David Steinberg reviews Janet Chapman’s “Madcap Masquerade,” a frothy look at young love. The Albuquerque author’s debut novel is set in 1920s Santa Fe during fiestas, with drop-in appearances by many famous people residing there at the time.

In Travel, we head to Angel Fire, a popular winter destination that is wooing summer visitors with a grand foodie extravaganza.

The upcoming Angel Fire Food and Wine Roundup will have plenty of food and fun, an opportunity to “eat, drink and be merry,” organizers say.

Until next week,

Helen Taylor Editor