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The Albuquerque Artwalk is up and walking
By Gabrielle Hockstra-Johnson / NM News Port COVID-19 has taken out sporting events, concerts and other gatherings during its long stay in New Mexico, but the Albuquerque Artwalk has adapted to all the restrictions that come with the pandemic. The next monthly art walk is scheduled for Nov. 6. Gabriel Gallegos, the ABQ Artwalk program […]
New Mexico’s film industry reckons with COVID-19
By William Jennings / NM News Port The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has introduced an unprecedented crisis for the film and television industry, causing productions to shutter almost entirely while venues like theaters and festivals have also been forced to close their doors. What few productions that have started filming again must follow strict safety precautions, […]
With Balloon Fiesta grounded, local businesses struggle
By Spencer Butler / NM News Port One of New Mexico’s highest-profile COVID cancelations year was that of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, an annual nine-day hot air balloon festival and the largest annual tourist draw for the city. In the wake of the cancellation, the Balloon Fall Fest, was created by the city of […]
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 […]