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Albuquerque unveils art project to mark Route 66 centennial

The City of Albuquerque is transforming its 18-mile stretch of historic Route 66 into an outdoor art gallery featuring murals, sculptures and augmented reality experiences to commemorate the highway’s 100th anniversary. The “Route 66 Remixed” project, led by the city’s Department of Arts & Culture, will serve as a signature attraction for Albuquerque’s Route 66 […]

Bernalillo County seeks artists for Nation’s first COVID Memorial 

Bernalillo County is inviting local artists to submit proposals for a new public art project that will be integrated into the upcoming New Mexico COVID Memorial. This memorial will be the first publicly funded COVID memorial in the United States, offering a solemn and reflective space to honor those impacted by the pandemic. The request […]

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Panza llena, corazón contento: Hispanic Genealogical Society to celebrate ancestral food traditions

The Genealogical Society of Hispanic America (GSHA) announced this week that it is bringing its annual conference to Albuquerque in 2025, offering the public the opportunity to learn and delve into the cultural, culinary traditions of their ancestors.  This year’s theme, The Foods of Our Ancestors, will take place from August 22 to August 25 […]

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Applications open for 2025 State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge

The New Mexico State Fair is now accepting applications for one of its most popular culinary competitions: the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge. Local restaurants have until noon on June 30 to apply for a shot at claiming the coveted title of New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Champion. Eight restaurants will be selected […]

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Local food pantry seeks community support to restock essential items

As more families face difficult times, the East Mountain Food Pantry is stepping up and asking the community for help to continue its mission of feeding those in need. The nonprofit, which serves food-insecure families across Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Torrance counties, is seeking donations of several high-demand staples: In 2024, the pantry served 1,408 […]

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East Mountain Historical Society honored with statewide award for historical publication

The Historical Society of New Mexico (HSNM) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Book and Service Awards.  The awards recognize significant contributions made in 2024 to the preservation and understanding of New Mexico’s history and cultural heritage.  Among this year’s most distinguished honorees is the East Mountain Historical Society (EMHS), awarded the Lansing B. […]

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Santa Fe Artist Chandon Banning to exhibit at Calliope Gallery in Madrid

Calliope Gallery in Madrid is set to host an opening reception for “Outsider Artist” Chandon Banning on Saturday, June 21, at 4 p.m. Banning will be exhibiting her current paintings, with the exhibit running through August 11. Chandon Banning, an American abstract painter and multidisciplinary artist, originally from Los Angeles, will be showcasing her work. […]