- New book showcases Albuquerque’s vibrant lowrider culture
By Mia Casas, KUNM Low-rider culture runs deep in Albuquerque. On Sundays you can see cars, barely an inch off the ground cruising down Central in their candy colored paint. Now, a new multimedia book celebrates this culture, and dispels some of the negative stereotypes, like it promoting violence and criminal activity. Seventh and Central, has… Read more: New book showcases Albuquerque’s vibrant lowrider culture - Raven Chacon makes Albuquerque his stage in an all-day performance
KUNM | By Mia Casas Last year, the Tamarind Institute reached out to Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Raven Chacon, to create a lithograph print of his illustrations of an immersive art concept. It will blossom into a full day performance across the city of Albuquerque this Saturday. It’s called Tiguex. Chacon is from Albuquerque, and wrote Tiguex as a love letter to his… Read more: Raven Chacon makes Albuquerque his stage in an all-day performance - Protecting Arts: New Mexico’s Anti-Scalping Legislation
A proposal to crack down on ticket scalping for government and nonprofit events passed the state House of Representatives Feb. 18. - Another retail blow to Southeast ABQ
Southeast Albuquerque loses another retail tenant. Joe Thompson reports on the closure of Walgreens and how it is a setback to community improvement efforts. - Retro game collectors cashing in
By Andres Torres
In this pilot episode. a video game collector gives his opinion on today’s retro collecting market while also discussing tips on how to start a collection for a cheap price. - Podcast: Southeast Renovations
By Justine Collister
Southeast Renovations is a podcast that gives tips and tricks for those who want to change the look of their home. Here Justine and Trevor talk about painting doors, changing light fixtures and light switches. - Psychedelic comedian takes ‘Better Trip’ to Santa Fe
By Chris Robbins
Psychedelic drugs have been shown to have benefits for mental health care when used in a medical setting. Shane Mauss uses the subject of psychedelics and science to gain laughs in his recent comedy set. - New Mexicans talk their way onto the national stage
By Addison Fulton
New Mexico students compete for the chance to attend the largest academic competition in the world. - Local alpaca fleece makes for a soft, warm winter
By Mason Seidel
New Mexico farmers say raising alpacas are great for this region’s dry and high climate, and their sustainable upkeep, as well as producing light and warm fleece. - American hieroglyphics: tattoos can create and reinforce a sense of identity
By Jesse Jones
Getting a tattoo can be therapeutic hieroglyphic, chronicling chapters of the wearer’s personal myth.
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