AMANDA CARTIGIANO

30, MARKETING COORDINATOR

Amanda Cartigiano might sound like she’s straight outta Brooklyn, but she’s been in Albuquerque for the last 15 years. “New York wasn’t really the place we wanted to be anymore, and we had family here already, so my mom said ‘Alright, pack up,’ and I said ‘Ok!’” she says. The marketing coordinator is working hard around the clock as she studies to complete her master’s degree in library science, which she says is all about advocating for the libraries and the community. Karaoke is Amanda’s forte, and she’ll belt “Don’t Speak” by No Doubt all night long before heading home to her 14-year-old Pitbull/Ridgeback named Roxy. With dinner, the 30-year-old has recently been loving a glass of Riesling, and every now and then she’ll surf the web for a new cocktail recipe. “The other day I found one that had sprite, orange juice, and vodka,” she says. “I don’t have a name for it yet, but I love something fruity and sweet.”

FAVORITE COPPER COCKTAIL The Kentucky Ninja. IDEAL PARTNER I look for a man who’s supportive of me and what I do, someone who enjoys nights out on the town, affectionate, a good communicator, educated, passionate, and has a great sense of humor. FIRST LEGAL DRINK AMF (the adios drink). GO-TO PREGAME SONG I’ve got a few: “Dream On,” “Como La Flor,” and “Be My Lover.” FLAWLESS DATE NIGHT? Go out for a nice dinner and afterwards head to karaoke for a night of fabulous singing or hit the bowling alley! PERFECT NETFLIX ‘N CHILL MOVIE “Love, Actually” or “The Shining.” CELEBRITY HALL PASS Joaquin Phoenix or David Harbour. BRAVEST THING YOU’VE EVER DONE: Sang Selena’s “Amor Prohibido” the first time at karaoke. HANGOVER CURE Watch reruns of “Friends” while eating a green chile breakfast burrito. WHAT NEW MEXICAN DISH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY? I’d be a stuffed sopaipilla; soft and warm on the outside, with all my great qualities on the inside.