By Amber Knox
Online creators do not create equally. When you hear the term “social media,” it may put a sour taste in your mouth. It may evoke thoughts of online bullying, Photoshop-created beauty, or inauthentic, curated lives. Those toxic pages don’t even include the hate and arguing that come with pages focused on news and politics. But there are some pages out there in the abyss that provide wonder, history, and even possibly a little enlightenment.
New Mexico True
Featuring stunning photography of New Mexico, this page is dedicated to showcasing the state’s natural beauty, technological endeavors, and rich cultural heritage. You can find the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NewMexico and the Instagram page at https://www.facebook.com/NewMexico.
Shoot New Mexico
This Community Organization page keeps its thumb on the pulse of filmmaking in New Mexico. The state has seen success with projects such as Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Dark Winds, Oppenheimer, Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive, Sicario, Red Dawn, No Country For Old Men, Lonesome Dove, All the Pretty Horses, 3:10 to Yuma, Hell or High Water, and now the top rated Apple show from the creators of Breaking Bad-Pluribus. These films and series were either filmed partially or entirely in New Mexico. Stay informed on productions, crew needed, and casting calls at https://www.facebook.com/ShootNM or https://www.instagram.com/shootnewmexico/.
Looking a little further outside of New Mexico, the following pages are worth a look.
NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
This Facebook page posts about upcoming and current programs and projects being worked on, found at https://www.facebook.com/NASA. The NASA Instagram page features stunning photos of space, astronauts, and life aboard the International Space Station. https://www.instagram.com/nasa/
National Geographic
Most are familiar with the bright, yellow-framed magazine of the same name, but now the organization can also be found on social media. The National Geographic Society has supported over 14,000 explorers, including teachers, scientists, conservationists, educators, technologists, and others. Find what these explorers are sharing as they move through the world at https://www.facebook.com/natgeo or https://www.instagram.com/natgeo/
The Verge
For gamers, tech enthusiasts, and those keeping an eye on AI, this page is for you. Claiming to “cover life in the future,” this page will keep you updated on everything related to the cyber world. https://www.facebook.com/verge and https://www.instagram.com/verge/
If you have a favorite social media page that doesn’t center on politics, selling products, or anything that leaves you feeling like you can’t get that part of your life back, please share it with us!