Arts & Culture News
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.
Balloon Museum Announces All Black and White, an Exhibition Exploring the Unique Designs of New Mexico Artists
Exhibition opens on Thursday, July 29.
ABQ BioPark Expecting a Baby Hippo
Mom Karen trained to participate in an ultrasound and is nearing her due date.
Live Music Returns to the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden this Week
Garden Sounds to showcase local musicians
Music Filled Weekends in Old Town Return
Summertime in Old Town free concert series features live, local music
Albuquerque Museum to Acquire New Works from Living Local Artists
$100,000 investment will address diversity gaps in the Museum's art collection.
Keepers Discover 10 Slender-Snouted Crocodile Eggs on World Croc Day
While it's unlikely they're fertile, it's a good indication that the female is comfortable in her home here at the ABQ BioPark.
ABQ BioPark Team Investigates Water Quality Issue in the Model Boat Pond
The water in the pond had recently become unbalanced.
