AltWeeklies Wire
In Search of the Mesanew

A writer seeks out the mesa from the documentary, Off the Grid: Life on the Mesa.
Weekly Alibi |
Maren Tarro |
09-23-2008 |
Culture
Beer's Summer of the Can Continuesnew

Thanks to Oskar Blues, the Colorado-based brewery we recently praised for canning their brews, we're reverting to the metal vessel that, for most kids' high school years, was the definitive method of putting beer in one's body.
Weekly Alibi |
Evan George and Alex Brown |
07-29-2008 |
Food+Drink
The Albuquerque Theatre Guild Shakes Up the Scenenew
If the Albuquerque Theatre Guild had a catchphrase, it'd be: "More butts in seats." The adage best sums up the organization's top priority—plus, it's pithy and would look great on a T-shirt.
Weekly Alibi |
Amy Dalness |
07-22-2008 |
Theater
Real or Perceived, the Food Crisis Can be Tamednew

As this cycle of recession and shortages plays out, it's almost certain that another will surface in the future. And as long as the possibility of famine exists, we've fixed nothing. It may be time to stop treating food as a commodity.
Weekly Alibi |
Maren Tarro |
06-03-2008 |
Food+Drink
Meat the 21st Century: A Delinquent Vegetarian's Victory Talenew

After almost 11 years of a repulsion-based vegetarianism, one day I just ceased to be repulsed. I'm alarmingly comfortable with relinquishing something that's been part of my very identity for so long. It is a little sad for me, admittedly, but the epicurean future is too tantalizing for it to get me down. Thank you, bacon.
Weekly Alibi |
Jessica Cassyle Carr |
05-20-2008 |
Food+Drink
Miley Cyrus with Her Back Exposed! The Horror!new
Disney may own the rights to Hannah Montana, but Miley Cyrus is a human being. Sure, she's a star and a zillionaire and everything, but she's still a teenage girl. The idea that she must studiously avoid anything that smacks of maturity is ridiculous.
Weekly Alibi |
Benjamin Radford |
05-20-2008 |
Commentary
Perfect for Grilling: Haand Bryggeriet's Norwegian Woodnew
Not to be confused with blond Viking fuel for fire, this ale is mahogany-colored gas for the grill master.
Weekly Alibi |
Alex Brown and Evan George |
04-15-2008 |
Food+Drink
Stepping into the Ring with All Star Wrestlingnew
For 30 years, New Mexico fans haven't been able to see pro wrestling-style matches on a regular basis. But All Star Wrestling founder Alex Walls is changing that.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
04-15-2008 |
Sports
Alan Pogue is a Humanitarian with a Cameranew
His first solo book, Witness for Justice, is the product of 38 years of photography documenting liberation movements in the U.S., farmworkers, strife around the world, prison conditions, protests and campaigns.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
04-01-2008 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
Comcast Can't Buy Lovenew
The FCC is holding a second public hearing on network neutrality at Stanford as it investigates Comcast's custom of choking or blocking certain content over its network. Comcast says it's all in the name of smart business, but opponents say the company's trying to cripple competitors.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
04-01-2008 |
Tech
The Wino Connoisseur: Nice Jugsnew
Several enterprising vintners have packaged their potables in generous jugs. Jugs certainly provide a consumer with needed quantity, but the egalitarian size calls for suitable pairings.
Weekly Alibi |
Cletus Oswald Smythe III |
04-01-2008 |
Food+Drink
What is 'Grass Farming'?new
Find out with an exclusive interview with renowned grass farmer Joel Salatin.
Weekly Alibi |
Christie Chisholm |
03-11-2008 |
Food+Drink
Diary of a Locavorenew

Is it possible to eat nothing but local food in a New Mexico winter?
Weekly Alibi |
Christie Chisholm |
03-11-2008 |
Food+Drink
Tags: locavore
You + Me + Her + Himnew
We penetrate the world of multi-partner relationships and get the scoop on the Duke City's polyamorous community.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
02-19-2008 |
Culture
Recipe: Belgian Onion Soupnew
There are few perceivable pillars of French cooking that are as widely and voraciously loved as scalding-hot onion soup cloaked in a blistering layer of melted Gruyère.
Weekly Alibi |
Alex Brown and Evan George |
01-15-2008 |
Food+Drink