While others tell everyday stories, comedian Jared Ostrom brings a fresh, unconventional style that has made him a standout performer.

Royal Wood III has grown wiser in the Land of Comedy. Photo Credit: Rusty Rutherford. Ask Royal Wood III how to become a comedian, and don't expect a simple roadmap. After more than a decade of performing across New Mexico, hosting events, producing shows, and recently releasing his first comedy special, he's learned something many artists eventually discover: no two careers follow the same path.

Comedy brought Hannah Joy to New Mexico, but the community convinced her to stay.