Arts & Culture News
New SBCC Exhibition Explores Artists’ Spiritual Connections to the Land
Show opens at South Broadway Cultural Center with reception on Jan. 19.
ABQ BioPark Helps to Rescue Tiger Cub
Cub to receive temporary care from experienced animal care staff
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk in Connecticut Publicly Debuts Two Seals
Duo had previously lived behind the scenes at the ABQ BioPark.
City of Albuquerque and Explora Celebrate Opening of X Studio, Designed by Teens for Teens
Will serve over 6,000 teens each year, connecting them to STEAM learning opportunities,
President Biden Appoints Albuquerque Museum Director to National Committee
Andrew Connors began his term with the Cultural Property Advisory Committee in August.
ABQ BioPark Celebrates a Successful 2022
New babies, conservation success, animal wellness advances and staff leadership all top the list.
Birds at the ABQ BioPark Again have Access to Their Outdoor Homes
Many were brought indoors to protect them from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
City of Albuquerque & Albuquerque Public Library Foundation Release One Albuquerque, One Hundred Poets: a Poets in the Libraries Anthology
Anthology celebrates Albuquerque's vibrant and diverse poetry scene.
ABQ BioPark Aquarist Visits Mexico to Support in Fish Release
Golden skiffia were listed as extinct in the wild in 1996, and local conservationists released 1,200 this November.
Guadalupe Art Show Marks 98 Years in South Broadway Community
Show opens at South Broadway Cultural Center on Dec. 8.
Gentoo Penguins Digit and Killian Welcome a Chick
This is the ABQ BioPark’s first penguin baby since the Penguin Chill exhibit opened in mid-2019.
Annual Twinkle Light Parade to Illuminate Nob Hill This Saturday
Holiday shopping throughout Nob Hill encouraged before and after event.
Old Town Holiday Stroll Honors Albuquerque Tradition With Added Surprises
Longtime tree lighting event continues with shopping, entertainment, and more.
Puzzle the African Painted Dog Succumbs to Cancer
He had been undergoing chemotherapy since June for a melanoma in his mouth
Irene Doing Well After Surgery
Staff and professionals from across the country came together to remove Irene's left eye due to her lens luxation.
OneBeat Returns to Albuquerque With 25 Musical Artists From 19 Countries for a One-Day Festival
Event features global music, art installations, food trucks, and more.
Dia De Los Muertos Art Exhibition at South Broadway Cultural Center Opens Nov. 2
Community art show offers remembrance of loved ones who have died.
Irene Undergoing Eye Procedure Today
This is just the next step in the BioPark’s attempt to correct a loose eye lens.
Journalist Documents Albuquerque’s Emergency Response to COVID-19, Protests, and Political Unrest of 2020
New book by Joline Gutierrez Krueger launches with event at the KiMo
ABQ BioPark Temporarily Shifting Many Birds Indoors to Protect Them From Avian Flu
The move is being made out of an abundance of caution, as no cases have been detected in the BioPark's bird collection.
Department of Arts & Culture Selects Four Local Creatives for a Year Long, Paid Artist Residency
Artists at Work program to collaborate on social impact initiatives.
Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town Features Free Live Entertainment Daily
Cultural performances showcase Albuquerque's diversity and talent.
Tree Removal at Tingley Beach
The ABQ BioPark opted to remove 12 potentially dangerous hybrid poplar trees.
Harvest Festival Returns to ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden on Oct. 1 and 2
Event features live music, local artisans, Discovery Stations, and more.
City Announces Free or Reduced Admission Fees to ABQ BioPark and Museums for SNAP Beneficiaries
3 month pilot will launch making cultural facilities accessible to Albuquerque families.
The City of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture Participating in National Arts & Economic Prosperity Study, AEP6
Volunteers and research partners sought for economic impact study of Albuquerque’s arts and culture.