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 […]
Events
Pride Profiles: ORCA is creating community and connection for LGBTQ+ seniors
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. โ 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 […]
Celebrating freedom: Rio Rancho marks Juneteenth with free community festival
Rio Rancho marks Juneteenth with a free community celebration Saturday, June 20 at Haynes Park, bringing together music, food and performance to honor the emancipation of enslaved Americans. The City of Rio Rancho hosts the event June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Haynes Park, 2006 Grande Blvd. SE. Entertainment includes a Caribbean […]
Weekend preview: Whatโs happening in and around Rio Rancho (June 5-7)ย
From a historic first Pride celebration to outdoor movies and a community yard sale, June 5โ7 has something for everyone. Summer is officially heating up across the Rio Rancho area, and the weekend calendar is packed. From a landmark community celebration to free outdoor events and a short drive for laughs, here is what’s happening […]
Get Out! Our editor’s picks of the best things to do this weekend in ABQ
After a rainy weekend last week, you’re due something fun to do around the Duke City this weekend. Here are just a few of our favorites from the calendar in The Paper. Live @ Winrock (Friday 29, Music) The Live @ Winrock Concert Series returns to Winrock Town Center (2100 Louisiana Blvd. NE) with weekly […]
Waiting For Godot returns to Vortex for theaterโs 50th anniversary
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. โ At The Vortex Theatre, the road to Godot looks a little different this time around. The theatreโs newest production of Waiting for Godot, directed by Lauren Albonico, reimagines Samuel Beckettโs classic absurdist play in a contemporary setting while honoring the productionโs deep connection to the Vortexโs history. Waiting for […]
Get Out! Our editor’s picks of the best things to do in ABQ this weekend
Out There: A National Parks Story (Thursday 21, Film) National Parks, one of our country’s greatest assets, are under siege by corporations and government officials who can’t see the forest for the dollar signs. So, filmmaker Brendan Hall set off on a 10,000-mile journey to document just what National Parks mean to America. The result […]
Get Out! Our editor’s picks of the best things to do in ABQ this weekend
Progress Now: Pints and Perrier (Thursday 14, Community) If you’re one of those types of people who’s all fired up about early voting in the primary election, you’re gonna wanna be down at JUNO brewery + cafe + art (1501 First St. NW) for Progress Now: Pints and Perrier on Thursday, May 14 from 6 […]
Sandoval County Extension offers free workshops on insects, native plants and farming this May
Sandoval County residents can get free, hands-on science and agriculture education this month through a packed calendar of events from NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service. Upcoming highlights include: All events are free and open to the public. Participants with disabilities should contact the Sandoval County Extension office at least two weeks in advance to request accommodations. […]
Where to get your Cinco de Mayo on in ABQ
We can argue about whether Cinco de Mayo is a “proper” holiday traditionally celebrated by people in Mexico or if it’s some made-up thing that only happens within shouting distance of the U.S./Mexico border or if its nothing more than an annual excuse for Caucasian folks to eat too many street tacos and drink too […]



