By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. โ Albuquerque artist Alexa Wheeler is exploring the stories held by the ordinary objects we inherit. Her latest body of work, kept + carried, examines memory, care and the often-unseen labor passed through generations of women using printmaking, textiles, photography, found objects and community participation. Wheeler was recently selected for […]
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Keshet seeks local creatives for residencies in dance, art
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. โ Dancemakers from around the world have the opportunity to bring their creative work to Albuquerque as applications open for Keshetโs 2027 Makers Space Experience. The annual 10-day residency, organized through Keshet Dance Company & Center for the Artsโ Ideas and Innovation Community, brings choreographers and dancemakers together to develop […]
National GOP to feature Cunningham vs. Vasquez race at midterm convention
President Donald Trump is headlining a first-ever “Midterm Convention” for the Republican Party this week in Dallas and at least one New Mexico candidate is on the announced agenda. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics and policy in the Land of Enchantment. Learn more and […]
“Oh hell no!”: New Mexicans react to President Trump renaming New Mexico to “New America” in social posts
By Pat Davis, The Paper. & New Mexico Political Report — “Oh hell no!” “Pendejo.” Those were just some of the more polite reactions from New Mexicans on Sunday to a social media post from President Donald trump. Having successfully persuaded the U.S. government and several of the most popular map sites to rename Lake […]
Opinion: Governor and legislators should pass permitting reform
Guest Commentary by Dave Contarino – Governor Bill Richardson was always forward thinking and he pressed those of us closest to him to follow suit. Whether challenging staff to look skyward with Spaceport America or building on the transcontinental spirit of Americaโs railroads with the Railrunner, Richardson imparted on his team the value of always […]
An old idea is back: Keller quietly floats a city-county merger
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. โ Mayor Tim Keller stood before Burqueรฑos weeks ago and laid out his vision for Albuquerqueโs future in his first State of the City address of his third term. But one idea drafted in his speech never made it to the microphone: an โhonest conversationโ about merging the city and […]
The FBI says ABQ had 75 homicides last year. APD reported only 65. Who is right and why can’t they agree on this big crime stat?
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. โ When Burqueรฑos look at local and federal crime reports, they might be surprised to find that Washington and City Hall disagree on exactly how many people were murdered in Albuquerque last year. We wanted to know why that is and we found that even APD isn’t entirely sure why […]
Lescombes Family Vineyards embraces New Mexicoโs early 2026 harvest season
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. โ New Mexicoโs desert landscape may not look like traditional wine country, but for Lescombes Family Vineyards, the stateโs hot days and cool nights are part of what makes its wines stand out. Brandon Young, CEO of Lescombes, explains that New Mexicoโs arid climate creates growing conditions that differ from […]
Get Out!: Our picks for the best Labor Day Weekend events in ABQ
Yup. You heard right. It’s Labor Day Weekend. For some, it means you can’t wear white anymore for some reason. For others, it means the last-gasp three-day weekend of summer to get out of the house and inject a little fun and relaxation into your life. Fortunately, the holiday is packed with events all over […]
Balloon Fiesta to get 13 new special shapes
The Paper. – 13 new special shapes pilots and crews are making plans to join the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta for the first time in 2026. Fiesta officials confirmed this week that this year’s special shapes group will be the world’s largest at 117, including 13 new shapes featuring a parrot, a diamond, a panda […]




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