In addition to being a source of crucial information, magazines can be fanned across a coffee table to conceal almond-butter stains or rolled into a handy bopping device to stun tarantulas. Get a steady supply of spider-boppers with today's deal: for $7, you get a one-year subscription to Albuquerque the Magazine (a $15 value), which includes 11 glossy editions.

Get your reading glasses greased and ready for an editorial exploration of Albuquerque's culture, people, places, businesses, and more. Albuquerque the Magazine delves deep into the city scene on a monthly basis to share the best things to see and experience in town with locals and Albuquerque aficionados abroad. In addition to being saturated with couture ink, the glossy pages are rich with information that will make you an informed party guest and a better Albuquerque Jeopardy! contestant. To get a feel for the fiber-copy to come, browse the magazine's online archives. Or sit down with a bowl of popcorn and catch a sneak peek of the October issue, which includes expert home and garden tips for fall, information about how the city is trying to save the environment, and 30 "best of" lists as juried by in-the-know locals.

Whether you're an Albuquerque native or just cat-sitting, today's subscription will help you rise in Duke City’s ranks like dander in front of a box fan. Purchase additional Groupons as gifts so that when you reach the highest social strata, at least one of your friends will be there to take your picture.