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Itโ€™s the 25th anniversary of the official opening of the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and October feels like the perfect season to give thanks to a couple of historical figures with timeless โ€“ and timely โ€“ legacies, as well as two public figures who have been around since the NHCCโ€™s very first party. Beginning this month, the countryโ€™sย onlyย venue of its kind will be celebrating worldwide โ€œLatinidadโ€ in all of its forms. But at the center of this yearโ€™s honors are two iconic figures whose names let locals and travelers know theyโ€™ve reached a world famous intersection: Avenida Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. And in case you didnโ€™t know, like a Dรญa de Los Muertos marigold growing from decades-old seeds and still thriving in 2025, the NHCC building is planted right at that spot.


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In October, the National Hispanic Cultural Center will be honoring the life of Dolores Huerta with an opera simply and appropriately titled Dolores.

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This fall, Albuquerque’s Fairview Historic Cemetery invites the community to step back in time and help preserve its past through two special events. The

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The last major campaign finance reports from the city’s mayoral candidates contain at least one big surprise donation that could point to a change in

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After a decade as a brunch staple in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill, The Farmacy permanently closed its doors in mid-October. However, for many employees, the


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Plain White Ts * We The Kings * Emo NiteEmo Nite Presents: Delilah vs. JulietThis is an all-ages event.

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Tractor of Terror: Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraiser in support of Blackout Theatre.A rain-soaked couple take refuge in the castle of a transvestite mad scientist from outer space who is about to unveil his greatest creation.Food truck Kamikaze food truck at 5pmEvent at 7pmMovie at 8pmDoor $5Kits $5

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Alice Cooper & Judas Priest Livewith Corrosion of Conformity

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Pop Punk Nite: Halloween Party! Abq, NM by: Van Full of Nuns!Van Full of NunsOffended By EverythingThis is a 21 event.

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