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 […]
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Get Out (July 16): Our picks of the best things to do this weekend in ABQ
Need weekend plans? We got you… These Shining Lives (Friday 17, Performance) By playwright Melanie Marnich, These Shining Lives is a touching drama, based on a true story of four women who work for the Radium Dial Company, a watch company based out of Ottowa, Illinois. The play showcases the danger the women faced in this workplace […]
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Placitas group to use state grant to promote emergency preparedness
By Rodd Cayton A group determined to ensure Placitas residents are properly capable of handling crises has received a boost in its mission. Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (PREP) has announced a $20,000 education and outreach grant from the New Mexico Association of Counties. PREP President Allen Saville said the organization, formed in March […]
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Summer BLOCK Party and beyond: What to do in and around Rio Rancho this weekend
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Before the weekend even starts, Rio Rancho has a reason to celebrate. The Paper. throws open the doors Thursday night for a free Summer BLOCK Party marking its expansion into the City of Vision — and everyone’s invited. The open house runs 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at The BLOCK, […]
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Goatheads land their first-ever player and he’s got hockey in his blood
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Before the Goatheads have played a single shift, they’ve already made history: forward Grant Ahcan is officially the O.G. (Original Goathead) and the first player ever signed by the new franchise, inking an ECHL deal for the 2026-27 season. “Grant Ahcan embodies everything we want the New Mexico Goatheads to […]
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Albuquerque Museum takes a road trip along The Other Route 66
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For many people, Route 66 conjures images of classic cars, roadside diners and the nostalgia of the open road. But a new exhibition at the Albuquerque Museum invites visitors to look beyond those familiar images and discover a more complex history. The Other Route 66: 100 Years of People, […]