By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – As Route 66 approaches its centennial, a new exhibition at 516 ARTS invites audiences to look beyond the familiar myths of the Mother Road and consider the communities, histories and identities that have shaped it. Curated by Olivia Amaya Ortiz, The Rest Is Drag examines Route 66 as more […]
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Lady Bullsnakes basketball team heads into championships on a high
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – The New Mexico Lady Bullsnakes have quickly become one of the top stories in women’s semi-professional basketball in the Southwest. While the program may not receive the same attention as some of the state’s larger sports organizations, it has quietly emerged as one of Albuquerque’s hidden gems, building a […]
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Profiles in Creativity: Local horror writer Scotty Milder scares up interest in his favorite genre with “southwestern gothic” vibe
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For Scotty Milder, horror has never been just a genre. It has been a lifelong fascination that has shaped his work as a writer, filmmaker, podcaster and educator while helping connect horror fans and creators across New Mexico. “I’ve been into horror since I can remember, since I was […]
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For “death doulas”, end of life is just part of the process of being human
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – When Danielle Slupesky talks about death, she does so with a calmness that might surprise people. As the founder and executive director of the New Mexico Deathcare Network, Slupesky has made it her mission to help New Mexicans navigate one of life’s most difficult experiences, but her journey into […]
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July 4th keeps Albuquerque firefighters busy buying illegal fireworks undercover, brush fires and a body in the Bosque
The Paper. — The Independence Day holiday always keeps Albuquerque firefighters on their toes. Last year, the city’s Fire and Rescue Department spent the days before the holiday responding to a house explosion linked to a large illegal fireworks stash that killed a homeowner and injured two others in the Northeast Heights. This year, they […]
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Rust Is Gold Coffee: Changing motorcycle culture, one coffee at a time
By Camillo Cretara, The Paper. – Coffee shops have always served as a special third space for lots of people across the United States, but for some groups that hasn’t always been the case. Motorcyclists, for example, have long been stereotyped as hanging out in biker bars or private motor clubs. But in recent years, […]
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Watch: City demos Lindy’s Diner after owners walk away
By Roberto Rosales and Pat Davis, The Paper. — A city-contracted demolition crew stepped in this morning to bring down what was left of the 121-year old Bliss Building after the building’s owners walked away from plans to clean up and demolish the site where an exterior wall suddenly collapsed onto a Downtown city street […]
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Do You Believe in Magic?
By Skye Rivers, Santa Fe Reporter & The Paper.— Somewhere between medicine and controversy sits a mushroom. For decades, psilocybin lived in the shadows. The naturally occurring psychedelic compound, found in certain species of fungi, was better known by its street name: magic mushrooms. The mushroom itself is just the organism that produces it. Revered […]
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Downtown Albuquerque Roleplaying Coalition rolls for initiative
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For the members of DARC, tabletop role-playing games are about more than rolling dice. They are about building community, sharing stories and creating opportunities for people to connect through a shared hobby. Founded in 2024, DARC is a community organization dedicated to tabletop role-playing games and collaborative storytelling in […]
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Get Out! Our editor’s picks of this weekend’s best reasons to get off the couch
What’s on your weekend calendar? Here’s what’s on ours… 2026 Rumble on the Rio (Saturday 27, Sports) Albuquerque’s own Elevated Roller Derby hosts this year’s Rumble on the Rio, a two-day extravaganza of fast-paced, hard-hitting sports action. On Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., the tournament promises 10 […]