A Word - Albuquerque Journal

A Word - Albuquerque Journal

Greg Trimble moves to the beat of his own drum

Artist was drawn to crafting traditional African musical instruments after journeying to the Congo.

Published: Sunday, March 19th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, March 19th, 2023 at 1:15AM

John Donald Robb did wonders for UNM, but also helped change music forever

Former fine arts dean recognized as a pioneer in electronic music

Published: Sunday, February 19th, 2023 at 8:00AM
Updated: Sunday, February 19th, 2023 at 8:15AM

Lowrider bicycles show off artistic prowess and engineering while building a community

The custom bicycle scene is growing in Albuquerque, but it stretches internationally

Published: Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at 12:02AM

Gigi Bella is 'always in pursuit of radical joy'

Gigi Bella is a comedian and slam poet from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and her style and stage presence is refreshing for the poetry field.

Published: Friday, December 16th, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Friday, December 16th, 2022 at 6:08PM

Andrew Bourelle knows how to persevere in the writing world

Award-winning Corrales author writes books with James Patterson

Published: Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, November 20th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Tattoo artists are the most trusted artists of all

Local artist Michael Roybal has committed his life to trust and respect through a misunderstood artform

Friday, October 14th, 2022 at 3:58PM

Su Walker captures aliens and Sasquatch in candid moments with her art

Artist Su Walker says she draws inspiration through communication.

Published: Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, September 18th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Holy History: A look at five church buildings of New Mexico

With guidance from State Historian Rob Martinez, the list gives "a nod to the many…

December 24, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five items from the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History provides an objective, accessible window into the…

November 26, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five murals by Native artists worth taking a drive to see

'Walls of Resistance Walls of Pride: New Mexican Murals by Native Artists' features 24 murals…

January 21, 2023 5:02PM

One ABQ park shares its tenacity and name with a U.S. diplomat

An Albuquerque park and surrounding neighborhood were named for Oklahoma native Patrick Jay Hurley, an…

June 4, 2023 1:15AM

Placitas artist Roger Evans combines humor with social commentary

The 91-year-old Placitas artist Roger Evans, who combines building materials and illustration with humor and…

May 14, 2023 1:15AM

Mysterious white spots a tomato plant puzzler

Mysterious garden holes are the traps of antlions

Happy cupflower can be an perennial delight

Local teens to publish art and poetry book honoring an ABQ neighborhood

Most of the poems were written by elementary school youngsters living in the South Valley…

May 21, 2023 1:15AM

Award-winning author Colum McCann to open the Santa Fe International Literary Festival

Winner of the 2009 National Book Award for Fiction, Irish American author Colum McCann is…

May 14, 2023 1:15AM

'The Dead Go Fast' the fourth instillation in the Fernando Lopez Santa Fe Mystery series

Many of the main characters are based on people author James Wilson knew when he…

May 12, 2023 3:35PM