By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – In just 24 hours, anything can happen. That is the premise behind the annual 24/7 Play Fest, a fast-paced theatrical experiment hosted by Blackout Theatre Company that challenges artists to create something entirely new in a single day. With seven teams, seven plays and a strict 24-hour deadline, the […]
Sara Atencio-Gonzales
Sara Atencio Gonazales is a features reporter for nm.news and The Paper. She is a native of Albuquerque.
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Women Who Run ABQ: MMA fighter Lydia Warren Bet on Herself
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. — When Lydia Warren first walked into a jiu jitsu class, she had no plan to become a professional fighter. In fact, she had no athletic background at all. “I had a friend that wanted to go to a jiu jitsu class and I was like, ‘That sounds fun’,” says […]
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Bard Crawl returns to Albuquerque with Shakespeare, spontaneity and a pint in hand
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. — This May, Shakespeare will once again step out of the theater and into Albuquerque area breweries as the Duke City Repertory Theatre brings back its annual Bard Crawl, a production that blends classic text with an anything-can-happen atmosphere. Now in its eighth year, Bard Crawl invites audiences to experience […]
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Exhibition at Consulate of Mexico brings fantastical Mexican artform north of the border
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – The Consulate of Mexico in Albuquerque will host the grand opening of Alebrijes: A Linares Family Tradition on May 5 from 5 to 7 p.m., inviting the public to experience a vibrant showcase of Mexican folk art and cultural heritage. The exhibition, presented in collaboration with the Museum of […]
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Renaming and rebranding of Cesar Chavez Committee follows statewide reevaluation of now controversial figure
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper – At the Albuquerque Rail Yards on a bright, bustling Saturday morning, music, food trucks and resource tables filled the space as community members gathered for “Voces de la Comunidad / Community Voices,” the first event hosted by the newly renamed New Mexico ¡Sí Se Puede! Committee. The event, held […]