The male loneliness epidemic has been somewhat of a social buzzword that’s been trending on social media for a few years now, and for good reason. Men today are more at risk of suicide, addiction and stagnation than ever before, which begs the question: Why? Former New Mexico Representative and Cabinet Secretary Bill McCamley might […]
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Local documentary series looking for stories of New Mexicans overcoming challenges
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. โ A new documentary series celebrating stories of hope, healing and resilience in New Mexico has released its first trailer and is inviting residents from across the state to share their experiences. “Through the Fire” will feature New Mexicans telling personal stories about overcoming life’s challenges, including family struggles, relationships, […]
Get Out: It’s Summertime and the livin’ is easy in ABQ (July 24 – 30)
It’s Summertime and the livin’ is easy. At least monsoon season is upon us, and we’re cooling down a bit here in the Duke City. It’s the perfect time to take in some of the outdoor events happening in Albuquerque. The 35th annual Music Under the Stars series continues at Albuquerque Museum this weekend. The […]
Say Cheese: Local expert named Best Cheesemonger in America
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. โ For Hanna Lee, winning the title of Best Cheesemonger in America was not a surprise in the moment. It was the culmination of years of hard work, competition and determination. Lee is a cheesemonger at Mouse Hole Cheese Shop in Downtown Albuquerque, the city’s only cut-to-order cheese shop. While […]
Orpheum Community Hub closes its doors (for now)
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper โ The Orpheum Community Hub is temporarily closed as Homewise begins a major renovation project aimed at expanding its office space while preserving one of Downtown Albuquerque’s most historic buildings. Community programming has temporarily moved to Fourth & Barelas, and the organization expects to reopen the Orpheum in 2027. Before […]
Get Out (July 16): Our picks of the best things to do this weekend in ABQ
Need weekend plans? We got you… These Shining Lives (Friday 17, Performance) By playwright Melanie Marnich, These Shining Lives is a touching drama, based on a true story of four women who work for the Radium Dial Company, a watch company based out of Ottowa, Illinois. The play showcases the danger the women faced in this workplace […]
Profiles in Creativity: Dinรฉ sculptor Jazmin Novak tells traditional stories in glass and metal
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. โ For Dinรฉ sculptor Jazmin Novak, art has long been tied to home, family and the act of making things together. Growing up in Albuquerque, Novak spent time creating art at community events and at home with her mother.ย โArt became a really big part of the household,โ says Novak. […]
Albuquerque Museum takes a road trip along The Other Route 66
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. โ For many people, Route 66 conjures images of classic cars, roadside diners and the nostalgia of the open road. But a new exhibition at the Albuquerque Museum invites visitors to look beyond those familiar images and discover a more complex history. The Other Route 66: 100 Years of People, […]
Dr. Shelle Sanchez, longtime City arts director, leaves Albuquerqueโs art scene in good hands
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. โ After more than 30 years of serving New Mexico through arts, culture and education, Dr. Shelle Sanchez is closing one chapter and looking forward to the next. Sanchez recently retired as director of the City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture after leading the department for eight and […]
The newspaper that broke the Roswell UFO story is shutting down
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. โ Southern New Mexico’s news desert is becoming bigger. The 123-year-old Roswell Daily Record, owned by Publisher Barbara Beck and General Manager SaraLei Fajardo, announced today that it is ceasing operations and beginning โan orderly liquidationโ of its assets to pay its bills and other obligations, according to a statement […]



