By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper — For Chef Marie Yniguez, the title itself does not quite fit. “You know, people consider me a chef. I’m just a good-ass glorified line cook,” says Yniguez. But in Albuquerque, Yniguez has become something more than that. Through her food, her businesses and her presence in the community, she has […]
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Writer/Journalist Probes His Family’s, His State’s and the Very Universe’s connection to Atomic History
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper — Albuquerque writer and journalist Ty Bannerman begins his new book with a personal question. Where do we come from, and how does history shape who we become? In his memoir Nuclear Family, Bannerman explores those questions by tracing his family’s connection to one of the most consequential scientific developments in […]
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Jemez Historic Site marks Earth Day with hike, hands-on cultural activities
Visitors to Jemez Historic Site can explore Indigenous connections to the Jemez Mountains during a special Earth Day celebration April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Site staff will lead a 3.2-mile guided hike to Oak Canyon — an area not typically open to the public — from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with […]
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A New Mexico senator earns James Beard nomination alongside Mesa Provisions, Bow & Arrow Brewing
The James Beard Awards are some of the most competitive and prestigious recognitions in food and beverage, so how did a New Mexico politician end up on the list alongside a local chef and brewery? Albuquerque chef Steve Riley of Mesa Provisions in Nob Hill and Bow & Arrow Brewing, a Native women-owned brewery founded […]
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Hyatt Regency Tamaya marks 25 years with anniversary package, memories campaign
A Sandoval County resort celebrating a quarter-century of welcoming guests is marking the milestone with a new discount package and a community memories campaign. Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, located on 500 acres of the Santa Ana Pueblo between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, turns 25 this year. To commemorate the anniversary, the resort launched […]
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Preserved brings a story of restoration and hope to Guild Cinema
Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper — A new documentary highlighting large-scale conservation in northern New Mexico is coming to Albuquerque for a special one-day screening event. Preserved: The Story of Ted Turner’s Vermejo, directed by Ben Clark, will screen Monday, March 30 at the Guild Cinema, with showtimes at 3:00 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. […]
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Artist Bunny Bowen explores lifelong connection to trees in new Placitas exhibition
Artist Bunny Bowen will debut her latest exhibition, We are in the Trees, at Wild Hearts Gallery starting March 31. The show presents a collection of wood, fiber, painting and clay works inspired by Bowen’s nearly 50-year relationship with the forests surrounding her land in the shadow of Sandia Mountain. “I am in these trees, […]
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New Mexico Ballet Company and New Mexico Philharmonic Combine Their Magical Powers for Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper — A familiar tale filled with magic, adventure and romance will return to the stage this month as the New Mexico Ballet Company and the New Mexico Philharmonic collaborate once again for a fully staged ballet performance at Popejoy Hall. The two organizations will present Aladdin and the Magic Lamp on Saturday, […]
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Voices unite: Community ensembles come together for major choral concert
By Sara Atencio- Gonzales, The Paper – On a weekend later this month, singers and musicians from across New Mexico will gather for a collaborative performance celebrating the power of music and community. Voices of Our Community, presented by the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus (NMGMC), will bring together five ensembles for a concert of choral […]
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Women who run ABQ: From Dispatcher to Co-Founder, Andrea Griego builds a path in the trades
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper – Andrea Griego did not expect to build a career in the trades. At 18 Griego was attending college with plans to become a teacher, working during the day to support her education. But a job listing in the newspaper set her on a different path. “I was just looking […]