By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – After serving Albuquerque for decades as a gathering place for community events, fundraisers and professional wrestling shows, the former New Mexico Shriners property in Albuquerque’s International District is entering a new chapter. The City of Albuquerque has purchased the property at 6600 Zuni Rd. SE and has already issued […]
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Local documentary series looking for stories of New Mexicans overcoming challenges
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – 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, […]
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Dry New Mexico Actually Has Lots of Water. Unfortunately, It’s Toxic — So Far
By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main – One could make a strong argument that New Mexico is peppered with more than 50,000 active water wells that happen to produce oil and gas. Those wells draw more than three barrels of water for each barrel of oil, but it’s not anything you’d want to drink or […]
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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 […]
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Say Cheese: Local expert named Best Cheesemonger in America
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – 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 […]
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Orpheum Community Hub closes its doors (for now)
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper – 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 […]
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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 […]
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Albuquerque Museum takes a road trip along The Other Route 66
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – 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, […]
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Profiles in Creativity: Diné sculptor Jazmin Novak tells traditional stories in glass and metal
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – For Diné 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. “Art became a really big part of the household,” says Novak. […]
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Dr. Shelle Sanchez, longtime City arts director, leaves Albuquerque’s art scene in good hands
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – 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 […]