Every year the New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta makes its way through the Albuquerque Convention Center to show the Southwest of the U.S. some of the best tattoo artists around. Started in 2013, the Tattoo Fiesta has been the expo for hundreds of artists and shops to find new clientele, talk to fellow artists and help […]
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Route 66 is in the frame at The Rest is Drag art show
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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New Mexico Republicans want special session to end income tax, but that’s a nonstarter with Dems
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexicans watching their wallets as gas prices go on a roller coaster ride this summer could get a big break if three House Republican leaders get their way — but don’t count on it. New Mexico House GOP leaders, including Minority Floor Leader Gail Armstrong, R-Magdalena; Minority Whip […]
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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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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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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 […]