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Hidden heritage: New Mexico’s first Afro-Latino festival finds ‘Shared Roots’
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. Read more
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On the Shelf: Anne Hillerman goes from fact to fiction
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. Read more
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Resources at your fingertips: BernCo launches mental health app
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. Read more
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In the Mix: Albuquerque cellist brings healing through music
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. Read more
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Festival celebrates “New Hollywood” by highlighting local Latino filmmakers
Alejandro Montoya Marin is no stranger to filmmaking and has been doing it for 10 years in Albuquerque. For his feature-length film Millennium Bugs, which centers on a group of friends in the days leading up to the year 2000, Montoya Marin wanted to capture the authenticity of the Duke City. Read more
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Film workers across state prepare for potential nationwide, historic strike
“This is definitely a historic moment. This impacts approximately 60,000 motion picture and television workers, IATSE workers that work under these agreements. This is going to be listed as one of the most impactful strikes in American history if it gets to that point.” Read more