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Delivering Books and Goodwill images   by Marti Attoun
Within minutes of parking in the mountain village of Hurley, N.M. (pop. 1,464), Fred Barraza opens the bookmobile door and welcomes one eager patron after another.
Go Bananas
For wintertime baking, nothing beats bananas. Perfect for breads, cookies and cakes, the banana may be nature’s most versatile fruit.
What Makes Your Hometown Great? images
When American Profile posed this question to readers, responses brimming with passion and pride poured in from across the nation.
Bill Richardson: Talking It Through images   by Beverly Keel
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson lives the art of diplomacy
Our National Monuments   by Michael Nolan
Celebrating a century of treasured landmarks
Like Mother Like Daughter
When American Profile asked readers to send us photographs of look-alike mothers and daughters, along with a brief description of how these uncanny resemblances influence their lives, we received hundreds of submissions detailing this unique family bond.
Acts of Kindness   by Marta W. Aldrich
Our 5th annual account of ordinary Americans doing good deeds for one another
The Lasting Effects of the Imus Ranch images   by Beverly Keel
What's the Deal with the Imus Ranch? images   by Beverly Keel
The Imus Ranch images   by Beverly Keel
Don & Deirdre Imus work to restore kids self-esteem
A Gathering of Nations   by Marti Attoun
The Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, N.M., is North America’s largest powwow.
Unusual Lodging   by Michael Nolan
Looking for something more offbeat than standard lodging choices for your next trip? We’ve searched the treetops, ocean floor and coast-to-coast and found eight unforgettable, out-of-the-ordinary options.
Almost Outta Control   by Carol Davis
When Richard Griffin maneuvers his high-powered car around a dirt race track, he doesn’t hear the roaring engines or see the dust kicked up by the cars ahead.
Up, Up, & Up   by Noble Sprayberry
Troy Bradley, 38, learned how to fly from his grandfather outside Denver, then earned his pilot’s license at 16 and a license to fly commercial hot air balloons at 18—the youngest ages possible.
Floating on High   by Stephen Leon Alligood
A Love Affair with the Slow Lane
A Family's Tribute to a Fallen Son   by Teresa Norris
Victor and Jeanne Westphall honored their fallen son by creating The Vietnam Veterans Peace and Brotherhood Chapel.
Season of Traditions   by Michael Nolan
Every family, every town or region, and sometimes an entire culture has its own holiday traditions that run like a river through the years and generations—always the same, always slightly different.

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