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‘I get to hang out with my best friends’: Jefferson Starship founder David Freiberg talks touring with the arena rock powerhouse

Three exhibitions to see this week

Herman Maril at LewAllen Galleries, ‘The Armor We Wear’ at 516 Arts and Ansel Adams and Paul Caponigro at Obscura Gallery

ESSENTIAL OVERLAND GEAR: Fan

Fans do not work like that, goodnight

Going fourth: Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon ready to race despite warm winter and low snow

FOR THE RECORD: This is near Encino; Tucumcari Mountain is not

Steel Bender, Canteen join forces to support Agora Crisis Center

An eye-opening read

‘A Four-Eyed World’ traces how eyeglasses shaped culture, science and the way we see today

‘The Raven Scholar’ will be your new fantasy addiction

Tackle those aphids with a blast of water and some dormant oil

Albuquerque author RJ Mirabal to talk about fantasy book ‘Dragon Train’ at Books on the Bosque

Keeping the drive alive

Puppy Bowl expands its active roster to senior dogs

Fishing report for Feb. 5, 2026

Going above and beyond: New Mexico Military Museum showcases the works of artist Wilson Hurley

Heart and hope: Grammy-winning folk musician Patty Griffin to play Albuquerque, Santa Fe

Humor in the ordinary: Sheng Wang explores ‘what it means to be human’ through comedy

A school of thought: Fusion gets a shot in the arm with ‘Eureka Day’

Welcome to burlesque: Festival to feature over 40 acts of ‘quirky, fun, chaotic art’

Let the good times roll: Red River to host Mardi Gras in the Mountains festival

Rodeos, flamenco and the Philharmonic: 7 events this week

Analyze this: Christa Miller follows her own path as Liz in Season 3 of Apple TV’s ‘Shrinking’

Pet care: Ambushed and injured by an orange tabby

‘Living with Nephew: How I Got Voted the Meanest Parent in the World’ is lighthearted, instructional and poignant

Skiing and sunsets: Hit the slopes after dark with nighttime skiing at Angel Fire Resort

Books on the Bosque to host author Dan Mueller

Find which Rio Rancho institution is bringing comfort food, value to Paseo del Norte corridor

Winter is more than weather in ‘The Bear and the Nightingale’

Find out which New Mexico State Park lives up to its name

Unsettled anatomies: Alumni show at New Mexico School for the Arts explores bodily transformations

Interview with John Waters: From the lunatic fringe to the ‘extreme middle’

Cult filmmaker talks about his new one-person show, ‘Going to Extremes’

Explora gets into the ‘Science of Wine’ with Adult Night event

Is February too soon to repot houseplants?

Fishing Line for Jan. 29. 2026

‘You will believe in magic’: Ventriloquist Terry Fator reaches into a world of ‘Pure Imagination’

Going deeper: Concert explores the emotional depths of Chopin

Polyphony recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day through song

Lies and consequences: ‘The Children’s Hour’ at Albuquerque Little Theatre, a 1930s parable for a post-truth world

Celtic trio Kalos is making five stops in NM: Find out where you can see them

Good times never seemed so good: Star of Neil Diamond musical, Heidi Kettenring, discusses dual roles ahead of Popejoy performance

Learn more about Season 5 of ‘Bands of Enchantment’

STEAM night, music and ‘Groundhog Day’: 7 events this week

Pet care: Counter surfing: It’s not just fun and games

Nina Amir to give talk at Books on the Bosque on Jan. 31

Raise a glass

Vines in the Pines Art and Wine Festival returns to Ruidoso on Feb. 14-15

After a 'rougher start than usual,' ski season in New Mexico is rolling

Recent storms and colder weather have ski areas operating with optimism

A cult of mysteries: Preston and Child deliver a wild desert thriller with ‘Badlands’

Step inside Boba Catch for DIY Korean ramen, boba tea and arcade claw machines

Vietnamese coffee and croffles also available in playful, family-friendly hangout.

‘Heated Rivalry’ is not just a love story

Survey of Black art in New Mexico is rich, insightful

Step inside a powerful survey of 28 Black New Mexican artists challenging erasure, exploring identity and redefining resilience.

National Portrait Gallery show with Albuquerque artists opens amid anti-DEI crackdown

Powerful portraits are a part of the Smithsonian’s Outwin 2025

Trumpet vine an unwanted interloper

Tank and the Bangas bring genre-fluid soul and poetry to KiMo Theatre

Grammy-winning group will deliver its unique blend of spoken word, soul, hip-hop and rock

Welcome to Night Vale podcast brings 'Murder Night in Blood Forest' to life on stage

Popular podcast transforms into an immersive live experience with audience interaction

The Upstart Crows to perform William Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’

From tragedy to comedy, these young actors dive deep into the text to create a magical experience.

‘Sing-A-Long Broadway’ at Popejoy puts the audience center-stage

Ever dreamed of belting show tunes on a real stage?

Souper Bowl: Taste 35 local restaurants in support of Roadrunner Food Bank

Sample creative soups and desserts while fighting hunger at this annual fundraiser.

Wes Studi narrates untold story of Pueblo resistance in new PBS documentary

Discover how Pueblo people fought to preserve their sovereignty against Spanish colonization

New theater company brings psychological thriller to Santa Fe stage

Romancing the Void debuts inaugural production ‘The Wasp’ at Teatro Paraguas