Author Archives: Anna Padilla

“This is a project that Jerry and I make together, but we really make it with all of the community. It’s really the people who come in and share of themselves their face, their special object, that makes the project what it is.”

At just 17 years old, Ober created Science Girl’s Lab with the mission of making science exciting and engaging. Seven years later, Ober is living her dream of being a science performer in her home state.

Albuquerque was home to the first-ever New Mexico Film Festival which featured Asian short films produced by Asian and Pacific Islander directors, an awards ceremony, and a feature film celebrating Asians in film. “It’s not a path we’re encouraged to take, so it is a very hard space to navigate.”

Nina Otero-Warren: New Mexico’s very own Hispanic suffragette, champion of education, and advocate for cultural preservation

Albuquerque skaters now have the opportunity to step straight into a scene from season four of Stranger Things.

The Albuquerque Street Meet is returning to Duke City. It’s the city’s largest gathering of photographers, videographers, makeup artists, and cosplayers. “Not everyone believes in the arts. I want people to know that they’re valuable.”

One Albuquerque organization says it’s time locals had the opportunity to learn about a part of their lineage that may have been hidden, even to themselves.

As the daughter of prominent author Tony Hillerman, Anne knew she would be a storyteller but never imagined she’d follow so closely in the footsteps of her father by delving into fiction writing. Now, she’s picking up the mantle and continuing the beloved series her father began.

Bernalillo County has released an app to support those struggling with mental health. A community program specialist with the Department of Behavioral Health Services, said the goal was to create something to help the community find the resources they need, especially in the wake of COVID-19.

Keely Mackey is a teacher, music instructor, and musician. But most of all, she prefers to see her music as an instrument of healing. She’s performed at a number of major events like weddings and major celebrations, but she’s also been called to play for families of those who are passing away.