Calling all AAPINH and Black youth artists! Would you like to share your story and your commitment to anti-racism through your art?
Artist Requirements:
* AAPINH and African American/Black youth
* Ages 16-24 years of age
* Desire to share your culture and express your story through art
Apply HERE to be part of the fourth annual TrueNM Project!
* Experiment with different media
* Participate in workshops and presentations
* Earn a stipend for your work and participation
Tag: #Community
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Application Deadline: True NM Youth Artists
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NMBLC UpLift Meeting
We will be back with you on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 with more great programming. Stay tuned and we will see you on the 23rd!
Examples of previous meetings:
January 29: We welcomed City Councilor Nichole Rogers and League of Women Voters president Starlyn Brown.
September 25: CNM President Tracy Hartzler shared details on Higher Ed GO Bond 3; Elizabeth Hamilton, Director of Behavioral Health at the Child, Youth, and Families Department, spoke about the great work they do in our communities.
August 28: an update from Kristin Charmichael and Estella Swain on the ABQ Homeless Prevention Project.
July 31: we toured the new Albuquerque Community Safety headquarters and learned about the program.
We hope to see you there!
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Urban Agriculture Meeting
At the year’s final Urban Ag meeting, enjoy an exciting presentation about a city-wide composting plan, and talk with other community garden enthusiasts about strengthening Albuquerque’s community gardens.
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Twinkle Light Parade
Albuquerque’s beloved Twinkle Light Parade is here again! The parade usually features about 260 twinkled-up vehicles and 4,000 people. Entries include trucks and trailers, cement mixers, buses, marching bands, ambulances and firetrucks, dance groups, athletic teams, and more – all lovingly created by our community! This will also be an opportunity for holiday shopping at stores and special vendors.
The twinkly procession will roll west on Central Ave. through Nob Hill from Washington St. to Girard Blvd. The street will be closed and impossible to cross by car, so plan ahead! Free parking will be available at the parking lot located on the southwest corner of Lomas Blvd. and University Blvd. (View Map) Shuttles will run from the lot to Johnson Field from 3 to 10:30 pm.
More info, including restroom locations, HERE
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NDI Winter Soul-stice Jam and Bazaar
Work on your holiday shopping and enjoy a show at the Winter Soul-stice Jam and Bazaar at National Dance Institute of NM! The Bazaar will have booths stationed throughout the entire first floor of the Hiland Theater at 4800 Central Avenue SE. Enjoy vendors and an open house as well as a great show!
Interested in a vendor booth? They are FREE and NDI wants you at their party. Contact Elana Anderson at eanderson@ndi-nm.org NO LATER THAN Friday, November 27, 2023!
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AfroMundo Social Justice Series: Liz Olivia Fernandez
Join AfroMundo at NHCC’s Wells Fargo Theater for a FREE screening of segments of two short documentaries featuring Cuban journalist and activist Liz Olivia Fernandez. Fernandez will be present, and will give a talk before the community discussion.
Register HERE. UpLift Chronicles article on the film series HERE.
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Marble Open Space Opening
More county Open Spaces means more places to get outside and have fun! Celebrate the opening of the new Marble Open Space at 901 Espanola NE. Come for the ribbon cutting at 12 noon – stay for plantings, refreshments, and a good time!
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Affordable Connectivity Program Sign-Up with NMBLC: Lomas Tramway Library
Sign up to join in the Affordable Connectivity Program!
ConnectNM and NMBLC will join together to help individuals sign up for discounted internet service. We will have laptops and tablets on site, and assistance available from trained digital navigators.
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NM Black Student Alliance October FunFest and Trunk-or-Treat
Join the NM Black Student Alliance and NM Office of African American Affairs for a fun afternoon of games, costumes, and activities – including a Trunk-or-Treat! Bring the whole family!
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City Comprehensive Plan Meeting online on Zoom
It’s been six years since the city adopted the Albuquerque Comprehensive Plan, the road map that guides every department and City Council decision. As we celebrate six years since its adoption, it’s time to reflect, assess, and educate ourselves on the strides we’ve made.
Join this citywide public engagement session to reflect, assess, and learn about the plan and what it means for you.
Zoom details to be posted HERE in advance of the meeting.