The Guild Cinema prepares to reopen safely
By William Jennings / NM News Port The Guild Cinema on Central Ave. in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill area is just one of nearly 60 theaters in New Mexico that have been closed the last five months because of the coronavirus pandemic. Keif Henley, the Guild’s owner, says he’s ready to get the theater back up […]
Drive-in movie theaters appear as safe alternatives to indoor screenings
By Jesus Mata / NM News Port The summer movie season was largely lost due to COVID-19 measures that forced the closure of indoor theaters but, thanks to some entrepreneurial individuals, drive-ins have appeared as suitable and safe substitutes. Motorama, located at a former horse racing track in Santa Fe, is a new addition to […]
State park hours cut, visitations down as COVID restrictions continue
By Gabrielle Hockstra-Johnson / NM News Port Serene, silent and green. The Rio Grande Nature Center, along the Bosque in Albuquerque’s North Valley, has enjoyed a slow summer thanks to changes forced by COVID-19. The state park, like many around New Mexico, is open only three days a week. The visitor center is closed as […]
UNM athletics receives 10% of student fees
By Amanda Britt and Mikayla Nowell / NM News Port As part of our Curious UNM project, our reporters are seeking questions from the UNM community about the university. These questions can look at any aspect of life on campus, from historical moments to current events. This story by Amanda Britt and Mikayla Nowell looks […]
UNM campus architecture: Unifying or culturally appropriative?
By Bella Davis / New Mexico News Port As part of our Curious UNM project, our reporters are seeking questions from the UNM community about the university. These questions can look at any aspect of life on campus, from historical moments to current events. This story by Bella Davis looks at the question of “How […]
Clark Hall to undergo lengthy renovations
By Amanda Britt / New Mexico News Port As part of our Curious UNM project, our reporters are seeking questions from the UNM community about the university. These questions can look at any aspect of life on campus, from historical moments to current events. This story by Amanda Britt looks at the question of “How […]
Now at ABQ Museum: Henson’s ‘Imagination’
By Nicolas Maxwell-Parra & Micah Turman / NM News Port / “Imagination Unlimited,” a travelling exhibit depicting the legacy of Jim Henson, the man who brought the world such children’s programs as Sesame Street and the Muppets, is now open at the Albuquerque Museum. This is not the first time Henson and the Muppets have […]
Ballooning group aims to increase competition participation
By Bryce Dix and Isaac Fason / NM News Port Because of hot air balloon clubs like Top Gun, which aim to get people into piloting balloons rather than just marveling at them, there’s plenty of action beyond the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Top Gun Vice President Will Fitzpatrick, speaking at a recent competition, […]
Lobos prepare for upcoming season, face declining attendance, rising expectations
By Isaac Fason and Bryce Dix / NewsPort The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team has seen attendance decline in the last several seasons, but fans like Timothy Mondloch, an undergraduate student at UNM, are looking forward to the new season that starts Nov. 6. “I feel like it’s going to be a […]
Ice Wolves in the desert
By Jesus Mata and Kevin Clark / News Port Their name is the New Mexico Ice Wolves. They’re Albuquerque’s only tier two competitive hockey team and the only team in New Mexico that is a part of the North American Hockey League. They’re currently playing their inaugural season at the Outpost Ice Arena. Albuquerque […]