{"id":10248,"date":"2023-06-12T14:31:58","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T20:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/?p=10248"},"modified":"2023-06-15T10:56:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T16:56:36","slug":"2023-juneteenth-events-in-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/2023-juneteenth-events-in-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Juneteenth Events in New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The New Mexico Black Leadership Council has the rundown on 2023 Juneteenth events in New Mexico.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It’s time for 2023 Juneteenth celebrations! Juneteenth events by various community members and organizations are happening all around New Mexico. Whether you\u2019re joining the crowds at Albuquerque Civic Plaza<\/a>, heading to the Jazz Festival in Las Cruces<\/a>, giving thanks at church, or hanging out with your family and friends at the backyard cookout, you\u2019ll be commemorating something special on June 19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also referred to as \u201cJubilee Day,\u201d Juneteenth memorializes the month and day when enslaved people in Texas were finally informed that the Civil War was over and that they had, in fact, been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation two years prior. African Americans have been commemorating the postbellum era ever since, even though Juneteenth\u2019s only been considered official since 2021, when congress made it the first federal holiday added to the list since Dr. King\u2019s birthday in 1983.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the Black communities have been saying since the Albuquerque Journal featured the Summer of Resistance 2020,<\/a> Juneteenth is another sign to America that African Americans are deserving of the freedoms afforded everyone else. Our work toward equity and healthfulness in body, mind, and spirit is not about a mere moment, but is part of an enduring movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NMBLC events calendar<\/a> has a wealth of community Juneteenth celebrations hosted by groups throughout New Mexico. Keep scrolling for the Juneteenth events rundown. NMBLC will have a table<\/a> at the NM Juneteenth at Civic Plaza<\/a> on Saturday, June 17 with activities for everyone (more information below). Keep checking back here or at our events calendar<\/a> as more 2023 Juneteenth celebrations get added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 Juneteenth Events in New Mexico<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Juneteenth Women & Wealth Wednesday: My Way to Financial Freedom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 6pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Hollow Spirits, Albuquerque NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-women-wealth-wednesday-my-way-to-financial-freedom\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rio Rancho Juneteenth Freedom Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Friday, June 16, 2023, 5:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Campus Park, Rio Rancho NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/rio-rancho-juneteenth-freedom-day\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NM Juneteenth 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Friday, June 16, \u2014 Sunday, June 18, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Civic Plaza, Albuquerque NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/nm-juneteenth-celebration\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Juneteenth Black Embodied Healing Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>Saturday, June 17, 2023 9:30am – 2:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Civic Plaza, Albuquerque NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-black-embodied-healing-space\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMBLC Activities Table at NM Juneteenth 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 12-7pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Civic Plaza, Albuquerque NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/nmblc-activities-table-at-nm-juneteenth-2023\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juneteenth Test \u2018n\u2019 Rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 12-5pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Civic Plaza, Albuquerque NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-test-n-rest\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rayos del Sol Juneteenth Mercado<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 3:30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Los Ranchos, Albuquerque NM\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/rayos-del-sol-juneteenth-mercado\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juneteenth Chocolate Factory Preview Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 3:30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Civic Plaza, Albuquerque NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-chocolate-factory-preview-performance\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Baylor Project at Juneteenth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 7pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Civic Plaza, Albuquerque NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/the-baylor-project-at-juneteenth\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blaq Out Game Night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Sunday, June 18, 2023, 7pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Albuquerque Social Club, Albuquerque NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/blaq-out-game-night\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NM Juneteenth Saturday Afterparty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 18, 2023, 7pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Studio 303, Albuquerque NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/nm-juneteenth-saturday-afterparty\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juneteenth Showing of “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Monday, June 19, 2023, 5pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Guild Cinema, Albuquerque NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-showing-of-welcome-home-roscoe-jenkins\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Santa Fe Juneteenth Celebration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Sunday, June 18, 2023, 3\u20149pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/santa-fe-juneteenth-celebration\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santa Fe Library Juneteenth Celebration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When<\/strong>: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 1\u20143pm (Library closed on June 19)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Southside Library, Santa Fe NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/santa-fe-library-juneteenth-celebration\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>Thursday, June 15 \u2014 Monday, June 19, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Various Venues, Las Cruces NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-jazz-arts-festival\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dona Ana NAACP Juneteenth Banquet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>Saturday, June 17, 2023, 6pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Las Cruces Convention Center, Las Cruces NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/dona-ana-naacp-juneteenth-banquet\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJ Black Juneteenth Block Party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>Saturday, June 17, 2023, 6pm \u2014 11pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: Picacho Peak Brewing Co, Las Cruces NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/dj-black-juneteenth-block-party\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMSU Men of Color Juneteenth Celebration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When: <\/strong>Monday, June 19, 2023, 6pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where<\/strong>: NMSU Corbett Outdoor Stage, Las Cruces NM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click for event details<\/strong>: https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/nmsu-men-of-color-juneteenth-celebration\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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