By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Charlie Bucket is about to find his golden ticket in Sandoval County. Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads, partnering with Open Arts Studio NM, stages its first-ever children’s theatre production, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” with performances Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bernalillo High School […]
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The People’s Juneteenth celebrates holiday by promoting community, education and collective action
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – As Juneteenth celebrations continue to grow across New Mexico, organizers behind The People’s Juneteenth say their event offers something more than a traditional festival: a space for community, political education and collective action. Hosted by Building Power for Black New Mexico alongside a coalition of local organizations, The People’s […]
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Tiles and smiles: Corrales Scrabble tourney starts somber, moves on to fun
What’s the word? If the word is “scrabble,” it’s worth 13 points, which was of interest to lovers of a certain board Game June 5 and 6. Former Rio Rancho resident Carl Johnson, took first place at the Southwest International LLL-Note Special (SWILLLNS) in Corrales, the second-longest running and one of the largest Scrabble tournaments […]
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It’s time for sports teams to reserve city parks for summer leagues
The City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department is encouraging sports teams, leagues, and community organizations to plan ahead and reserve athletic fields and recreational facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and sports activities throughout the year. From neighborhood ball fields and soccer fields to tennis courts, pickleball courts, skate parks, pump tracks, and specialty facilities, […]
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Pride, Summerfest, markets, car show & theater top our list of best reasons to Get Out! this weekend in ABQ
Need a reason to get out of the house this weekend? Of course, it all starts with a full weekend of Pride events including the Pride Parade on Central in Nob Hill Saturday morning. Check out our coverage here: Then, work in a few of our favorites from the calendar… La Familia Growers Market Opening […]
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Improv City: Albuquerque’s improvisational comedy scene explodes
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – The actors will have about 10 minutes. That’s all the time performers in As They Are Written will get to read their scripts before stepping onstage at Q-Staff Theatre on June 13. There are no rehearsals. No director telling them where to stand. No carefully planned character choices. “The […]
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City creating FIFA World Cup watch parties in parks with NM United
The City of Albuquerque and New Mexico United are partnering to create neighborhood watch parties of the FIFA World Cup into city parks this summer. The “Summer of Soccer” events will be hosted at city parks and public gathering spaces, featuring live broadcasts of international matchups, food trucks and family-friendly activities. The watch parties will […]
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Pride Profiles: ORCA is creating community and connection for LGBTQ+ seniors
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – As Pride Month celebrations take place across New Mexico, the Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque (ORCA) is focused on something that lasts long after the parades end: creating community for LGBTQ+ older adults. Founded in 2013 as SAGE Albuquerque, the organization was created after Katherine Palmer and Sheila Mink […]
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Music Under the Stars brings salsa, jazz and more to Albuquerque Museum for 35th year
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For 35 years, Music Under the Stars has brought live music, dancing and community gatherings to the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater. This summer, the long-running concert series returns with a lineup featuring salsa, jazz, blues and Latin music, continuing a tradition that organizers say has endured by responding to what […]
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Pride weekend emphasizes “unity” for Albuquerque
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – Thousands are expected to gather in Albuquerque on June 13 as Albuquerque Pride celebrates community, visibility and inclusion through its annual Pride Parade and Pridefest. This year’s celebration carries the theme “Unity: None of us are free until we are all free,” a message organizers say reflects the importance […]