Arts & Culture News
Urban Enhancement Trust Fund Now Accepting Applications for the 2022 Resiliency Residency Program
Program to provide 75 individual, independent Albuquerque-based artists with funding to advance their artistic or cultural work.
Dia de Los Muertos Art on View at South Broadway Cultural Center
Community exhibition co-sponsored by the Consulado de Mexico.
Climate Crisis: A New Mexico Virtual Film Festival to Air on Public Access
Films and conversations to address climate disruption in the Southwest.
Mayor Keller and ABQ BioPark Mark Completion of First Phase of Zoo's Asia Exhibit
Elephant overlook to open to the public soon for families to enjoy.
Mexican Gray Wolf Program Continues With New Wolves Coming to the BioPark Soon
The ABQ BioPark continues to contribute to the Mexican Gray Wolf Species Survival Plan by serving as a breeding and holding facility.
Great News for ABQ BioPark Ape Community
After nearly two months battling the highly infectious Shigella bacteria, animals resume with normal activities.
City Honors MLK Jr. with New Public Art Mural Downtown
'Mountain Top’ by Artist Noé Barnett dedicated by City and community leaders.
City Unveils High Tech Mobile Exhibition about the History of African American Homesteading in New Mexico
Exhibit elevates diverse voices, first stop will be at the Albuquerque Museum.
National Institute of Flamenco Celebrates its Ambassador’s Circle with the Premiere of Short Film, Twin Cultural Legacies Woven Together
One Albuquerque Media Produced Film Highlights NIF's work, its founders and its legacies.
City's One Albuquerque Media Wins National Government Programming Awards
Among accolades are the 2021 State of the City and a documentary recently selected for film festivals.
Revisit Combines Two Art Shows at South Broadway Cultural Center
Community exhibition features work by several artists.
Join Us at the Zoo for Some New Animal Presentations
Komodo strolls and tortoise chats offer educational experiences for visitors.
ABQ BioPark Ocelot Lucy Receives Sperm From Wild Male
The artificial insemination could help bolster conservation efforts for wild ocelots and increase genetic diversity in zoo-based populations.
Balloon Museum, Home of the Hall of Fame, Welcomes Two New Inductees
2021 FAI CIA Hall of Fame Inductees Recognized for Their Contributions to Hot Air Ballooning.
One Albuquerque Media Documentary Love in the Valley Gets Official Selection into Santa Fe Independent Film Festival
Film documenting artist Lonnie Anderson's inspirational acts of creativity on Valentine's Day turns into a complex narrative about transformative change.
KiMo Theatre Renovations Near Completion
Recent closure allowed updates to all areas of the historic landmark.
City Unveils New Exhibit at the Sunport
Up, Up & Away shares the story of early to modern day ballooning, showcases rarely seen Balloon Museum collection items.
Plant Vandals Destroy Endangered Agave Titanota Cluster at the Garden
Some visitors have carved their initials into these plants, threatening their health and conservation of the species.
ABQ BioPark Announces New Wildlife Partnership with Valles Caldera National Preserve
5-year agreement to protect local endangered wildlife.
Siamang Rue Loses Fight Against Shigella
While the ABQ BioPark is encouraged by the recovery of most of its apes, staff mourn the loss of the siamang infant.
Johore the Siamang Dies from Shigella Complications
The ABQ BioPark continues to treat for the highly infectious bacteria, which can cause GI distress and death in primates.
City Opens Public Art Installation at Civic Plaza Honoring Community Experiences from the Pandemic
“Lost & Found” to share stories of loss and learning.
Statement from the ABQ BioPark Concerning Apes
Some of our primates are off exhibit and under care for a bacterial infection.
City Seeks Poetry Submissions for Albuquerque Anthology
Poems of, about, for, from, or to the Duke City will be considered for UNM Press publication.
The ABQ BioPark is deeply saddened by the passing of beloved gorilla Huerfanita
Huerfanita died of complications from the bacterial infection affecting the Zoo’s gorillas, orangutans and siamangs
The ABQ BioPark is heartbroken at the unexpected death of siamang Brian
Bacterial infection affecting the Zoo’s gorillas, orangutans and siamangs.
Mayor's Creative Youth Corps Provides Arts-Based Youth Development
Second Cohort Successfully Completes Summer Internship.
ABQ BioPark plays a leading role in freshwater fish conservation in the Caribbean and around the globe
ABQ BioPark plays a leading role in freshwater fish conservation in the Caribbean and around the globe
Balloon Museum Announces All Black and White, an Exhibition Exploring the Unique Designs of New Mexico Artists
Exhibition opens on Thursday, July 29.