Rosendo Najar stops at construction sites to check the tags on the trucks parked outside. Too often, he says, those trucks sport tags from Arizona or Texas, not New Mexico, and that means local developers are bringing in labor to do jobs trained New Mexican laborers can do. Najar, who is a leader with the […]
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(Un)bound to Boundless exhibit explores Juneteenth through photography, ceramics, printmaking and more
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – A new exhibition at Gallery One in City Hall is using art to explore freedom, resilience and the expansive possibilities of Black creative expression. (Un)bound to Boundless, the Juneteenth exhibition, brings together nine local and regional artists working across poetry, textiles, photography, ceramics, sculpture and printmaking. Curated by Angie […]
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The People’s Juneteenth celebrates holiday by promoting community, education and collective action
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – As Juneteenth celebrations continue to grow across New Mexico, organizers behind The People’s Juneteenth say their event offers something more than a traditional festival: a space for community, political education and collective action. Hosted by Building Power for Black New Mexico alongside a coalition of local organizations, The People’s […]
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Denied again: Why the ABQ City Council killed the same sales tax hike twice
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueño voters will have one fewer question on the November ballot after the City Council narrowly rejected a proposed $113 million gross receipts tax increase, marking the second defeat for a measure that had already been revived once. The City Council voted 5-4 Monday to kill Resolution R-26-43, a […]
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Here’s a preview of Albuquerque’s newest Westside open space with crazy views of the city
The City of Albuquerque is about to open its newest open space and residents are invited for a preview on Friday. The 23-acre site, formerly the Poole family estate, was purchased by the City and renamed the San Antonio Oxbow Bluffs (SAOB) Open Space. It has always been important wildlife habitat on the Westside, officials […]
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It’s time for sports teams to reserve city parks for summer leagues
The City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department is encouraging sports teams, leagues, and community organizations to plan ahead and reserve athletic fields and recreational facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and sports activities throughout the year. From neighborhood ball fields and soccer fields to tennis courts, pickleball courts, skate parks, pump tracks, and specialty facilities, […]
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Pride, Summerfest, markets, car show & theater top our list of best reasons to Get Out! this weekend in ABQ
Need a reason to get out of the house this weekend? Of course, it all starts with a full weekend of Pride events including the Pride Parade on Central in Nob Hill Saturday morning. Check out our coverage here: Then, work in a few of our favorites from the calendar… La Familia Growers Market Opening […]
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Improv City: Albuquerque’s improvisational comedy scene explodes
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – The actors will have about 10 minutes. That’s all the time performers in As They Are Written will get to read their scripts before stepping onstage at Q-Staff Theatre on June 13. There are no rehearsals. No director telling them where to stand. No carefully planned character choices. “The […]
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City creating FIFA World Cup watch parties in parks with NM United
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 […]
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Pride Profiles: ORCA is creating community and connection for LGBTQ+ seniors
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – 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 […]