By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – A new documentary series celebrating stories of hope, healing and resilience in New Mexico has released its first trailer and is inviting residents from across the state to share their experiences. “Through the Fire” will feature New Mexicans telling personal stories about overcoming life’s challenges, including family struggles, relationships, […]
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Pirates and Vikings storm Edgewood for 7th Annual Summer Festival
Drums of the North and cannon fire return to Edgewood in August when the Pirate Viking Summer Festival sails back into Wildlife West Nature Park for its seventh year, promising two days of history, fantasy and full-throated adventure in the Southwest. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. […]
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East Mountain Food Pantry’s Back2School Bash returns with bounce houses, raffle prizes and free school supplies push
East Mountain families can lock in a free day of bounce houses, food trucks and games while helping stock backpacks for local kids headed back to class. The East Mountain Food Pantry hosts its annual Back2School Bash Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Venus Park, according to the pantry, which has served […]
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Get Out: It’s Summertime and the livin’ is easy in ABQ (July 24 – 30)
It’s Summertime and the livin’ is easy. At least monsoon season is upon us, and we’re cooling down a bit here in the Duke City. It’s the perfect time to take in some of the outdoor events happening in Albuquerque. The 35th annual Music Under the Stars series continues at Albuquerque Museum this weekend. The […]
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Say Cheese: Local expert named Best Cheesemonger in America
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For Hanna Lee, winning the title of Best Cheesemonger in America was not a surprise in the moment. It was the culmination of years of hard work, competition and determination. Lee is a cheesemonger at Mouse Hole Cheese Shop in Downtown Albuquerque, the city’s only cut-to-order cheese shop. While […]
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Tickets On Sale for Tamaya’s Horseshoes & Heels Gala Benefiting Rescued Horses
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Horse lovers can now grab tickets to the 2026 Horseshoes & Heels Gala, the annual fundraiser keeping rescued and rehabilitated horses fed, trained and cared for at the Stables at Tamaya. The Nov. 28 gala at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa kicks off with a 5 p.m. cocktail reception, […]
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Hopi carver turns cottonwood root into art at Coronado Historic Site Aug. 2
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Cottonwood root becomes detailed Hopi figurines Aug. 2 as carver Randy Brokeshoulder demonstrates his craft at Coronado Historic Site. Brokeshoulder, who carries Hopi, Navajo and Absentee Shawnee heritage, works from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2, finishing each figure with natural pigments, yarn, feathers and horsehair. He’s the great-grandson […]
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Orpheum Community Hub closes its doors (for now)
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper – The Orpheum Community Hub is temporarily closed as Homewise begins a major renovation project aimed at expanding its office space while preserving one of Downtown Albuquerque’s most historic buildings. Community programming has temporarily moved to Fourth & Barelas, and the organization expects to reopen the Orpheum in 2027. Before […]
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Squeezing success: How an 11-year-old turned a lemonade stand into a legit business
By Tristen Critchfield Khalil Lorando has an entrepreneurial spirit that isn’t commonly found in someone his age. When the 11-year-old Rio Rancho resident asked his mom to buy him a car, she told him that if he wanted to drive by the time he was in high school, he was going to have to work […]
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Court sides with city on Balloon Fiesta Park stadium, a win that may come too late
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexico United cleared a major legal hurdle last week in its yearslong quest for a permanent home. But after nearly a year of court delays, the team has started looking elsewhere, and the win might not matter much anymore. The New Mexico Court of Appeals upheld Albuquerque’s approval […]