Events

Beginning June 6, 2026, The Albuquerque Museum will be hosting The Other Route 66: 100 Years of People, Identity and Place: a combination of scholarship and a musical program. Route 66 means so much more than just a highway; it is a cultural icon of migration, identity and community that will forever have an impact on New Mexico and the United States.

In the 3D Hummingbird Workshop at Santa Fe, participants will have the opportunity to design and make a stained glass ornament in the shape of a hummingbird (using Tiffany techniques) during a two-hour class. This title emphasises how the class is a wonderful way to engage both local residents and visitors to New Mexico

At New Mexico’s annual Law Enforcement Memorial, the names of Deputy Antonio De Jesus Aleman and Officer Timothy Ontiveros became symbols of sacrifice, duty and the enduring human cost of public service. The ceremony honored not only two officers lost in 2025, but the fragile covenant between communities and those who wear the badge.

The team plays an important role in Albuquerque's sports culture by providing an anchor for many sports fans that attend games and also help build local pride and community identity as thousands of people attend the games.

The New Mexico Women’s Film Festival takes place August 7–9, 2026, at Santuario Grande, showcasing films created by and about women. This matters because the festival amplifies women’s perspectives in cinema, offering a platform for diverse voices and stories that are often underrepresented in mainstream film.