{"id":13038,"date":"2024-05-15T14:58:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T20:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/?p=13038"},"modified":"2024-06-13T10:32:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T16:32:29","slug":"2024-juneteenth-events-in-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/2024-juneteenth-events-in-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Juneteenth Events in New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/New-Mexico-Juneteenth-2024-1024x576.png?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2024 Juneteenth Celebrations New Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-13052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/New-Mexico-Juneteenth-2024.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/New-Mexico-Juneteenth-2024.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/New-Mexico-Juneteenth-2024.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/New-Mexico-Juneteenth-2024.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/New-Mexico-Juneteenth-2024.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Juneteenth last year, I checked out the celebration at the City of Albuquerque\u2019s Civic Plaza, then headed to the movie theater and met my homies for a showing of <em>The Blackening<\/em>. The movie, co-written by Tracy Oliver (<em>Girls Trip<\/em>, <em>Harlem<\/em>), opened on June 16, 2023, nearly two years to the day after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/politics\/live-news\/biden-signs-juneteenth-bill\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">President Biden established Juneteenth as a US national holiday<\/a> on June 17, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Blackening<\/em> is a horror comedy about a group of Black college friends who face deadly consequences when they reunite on Juneteenth for a weekend cookout. The holiday that\u2019s often met upon mention with \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/juneteenth-is-a-celebration-of-freedom-for-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">What\u2019s Juneteenth<\/a>?\u201d officially went mainstream, y\u2019all. Or, at least, more mainstream than it\u2019s ever been. Juneteenth as a holiday is utilized in this movie the same way previous mainstream entertainment set plot events around the 4th of July or summer vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Blackening (2023) Official Trailer - Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, X Mayo\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/moiRCJR4ToY?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/nmblc.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s fitting that <em>The Blackening,<\/em> aka the Juneteenth movie, is a blend of horror and comedy. Horror is appropriate because the arrival of African Americans in what was then the British colony of Virginia and the flourishing of what would become the United States of America are based on the horrific and inhumane transatlantic slave trade. The Declaration of Independence extols the idea that humans have the right to life and liberty but, at the time of its writing, the brutal enslavement of human beings thrived.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>No aspect of the country that would be formed here has been untouched by the 250 years of slavery that followed.\u201d<\/p><cite>\u2014 \u201cThe 1619 Project\u201d, <em>New York Times Magazine<\/em>, August 18, 2019<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juneteenth itself originated on a tragic error. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last of the enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were informed by Union troops that slavery had been abolished via the Emancipation Proclamation,<em> two years earlier<\/em>. Ain\u2019t that some ish? It\u2019s also why Juneteenth was originally a regional Texan event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe had to ask Rusty what Juneteenth was, and he was right, it was some country thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Juneteenth is when those slaves in Texas found out slavery was over,\u2019 Rusty said. \u2018My cousins used to throw a party to celebrate.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>\u2013<em>Harlem Shuffle<\/em>, by Colson Whitehead<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why is the comedy aspect of <em>The Blackening<\/em> so fitting? Peep this list of ills commented on (either seriously or humorously) in the movie:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The legacy of Jim Crow oppression&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Police brutality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Social isolation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Homophobia in the Black community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Misogynoir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Pressure to adhere to a rigid, artificial definition of one\u2019s race instead of expression of one\u2019s individuality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Overreliance on junk food and the resulting health maladies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As humans and especially as Black Americans, we balance horror with humor, and <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/juneteenth-represents-the-progress-of-our-nation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Juneteenth Represents the Progress of Our Nation\">create joy and spiritual sustenance wherever and whenever we can<\/a>. If not for the laughter, we\u2019d be crying all the time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Like comedy, horror has an ability to provoke thought and further the conversation on real social issues in a very powerful way.\u201d<\/p><cite>-Jordan Peele, The Daily Show interview<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the American tradition of honoring Juneteenth with community and fun going at one of these upcoming local celebrations. The <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/all-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">NMBLC events calendar<\/a> has a wealth of community Juneteenth celebrations hosted by groups throughout New Mexico. Keep scrolling for the Juneteenth events rundown. Check back here or on our events calendar as more 2024 Juneteenth celebrations get added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2024 Juneteenth Celebrations in New Mexico<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Conversation with \u201cThe Grandmother of Juneteenth\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 5:30 &#8211; 7pm<br><strong>Where:<\/strong> St Francis Auditorium in Santa Fe<br><strong>What else: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Dr. Opal Lee is seen as the \u201cGrandmother of Juneteenth\u201d for her role in making June 19 a federally recognized holiday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The 97-year-old activist will visit the Land of Enchantment for the very first time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">FREE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">RSVP Required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">EVENT LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/a-conversation-with-the-grandmother-of-juneteeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/a-conversation-with-the-grandmother-of-juneteeth\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3jt.jpg?resize=526%2C525&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2024 Juneteenth in New Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-13031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3jt.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3jt.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3jt.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Juneteenth Celebration on the Westside<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 8, 2024,&nbsp; 9am &#8211; 8pm<br><strong>Where<\/strong>: Open Space Visitor Center, Albuquerque<br><strong>What else<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Come join us as we honor the rich deep history of Black Americans and celebrate the present-day culture of all African diasporas and African descendants. We will have conversations about where we come from, where we are, and where we&#8217;re going.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">10am -12pm What Happened to Blackdom? Presented by Dr. Timothy Nelson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1pm-3pm Anthems of Belonging: For a New America (Music, dance, poetry) &#8211; Presented by Hakim Bellamy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Free Storytelling, Face Painting, and Entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Food trucks will be onsite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">FREE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">EVENT LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabq.gov\/parksandrecreation\/open-space\/events\/juneteenth-celebration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.cabq.gov\/parksandrecreation\/open-space\/events\/juneteenth-celebration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juneteenth Gospel Extravaganza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When<\/strong>: Sunday, June 9, 2024,&nbsp; 3 &#8211; 6pm<br><strong>Where<\/strong>: New Hope Gospel Church, Albuquerque<br><strong>What else<\/strong>: EVENT LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-gospel-extravaganza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-gospel-extravaganza\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juneteenth Celebration: Uplifting Our Successes &#8211; Las Cruces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Friday, June 14, 2024, 4 &#8211; 6pm<br>Where: NMSU Corbett Center<br>What else: EVENT LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/celebrating-juneteenth-uplifting-our-successes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/celebrating-juneteenth-uplifting-our-successes\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juneteenth Freedom Flow: Yoga in the Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 15, 2024, 9 &#8211; 10am<br><strong>Where<\/strong>: Academy Hills Park, Albuquerque<br><strong>What else<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">a special outdoor yoga class celebrating Juneteenth, designed to honor the spirit of freedom, resilience, and unity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">EVENT LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-freedom-flow-yoga-in-the-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-freedom-flow-yoga-in-the-park\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Community Juneteenth 2024<\/strong> in Downtown Albuquerque<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 15, 2024, 11am &#8211; 11pm<br><strong>Where<\/strong>: Civic Plaza, Albuquerque<br><strong>What else<\/strong>: EVENT LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/nm-juneteenth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/nm-juneteenth\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blaq Pride 2024: Afrofuturism Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Saturday, June 15, 2024, 12pm-5pm, 9pm<br>Where: Civic Plaza, Albuquerque Social Club<br>What else: Take the Blaq Pride Allyship Challenge and experience an interactive art exhibit, Blaq Pride performance preview and The Chocolate Dolls&#8217; &#8220;Black to the Future&#8221; drag show.<br>EVENT LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C722SkkpJHI\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C722SkkpJHI<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Mexico 2024 Black Business Summit: Advancing Economic Freedom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 15, 2024,&nbsp; 9am &#8211; 5pm<br><strong>Where<\/strong>: Albuquerque Convention Center<br><strong>What else<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Business Incubation: Options to Grow and Stabilize New Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Future of Business and Community: Formations for the Future<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">11:15am &#8211; 12:45pm Opening Ceremony for the NM Juneteenth Celebration!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Doing Business with Big Business: Contracting and Procurement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Building your Freedom Beyond New Mexico: International Trade and Expansion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lights, Camera, What About Business?: What Film &amp; TV Industry Means for NM Biz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Networking Opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">5pm &#8211; 11pm NM Juneteenth Celebration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/new-mexico-2024-black-business-summit-advancing-economic-freedom-tickets-879745702077?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Sign up for the New Mexico 2024 Black Business Summit<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sfjuneteenth-791x1024.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2024 Juneteenth Celebration New Mexico Santa Fe\" class=\"wp-image-13021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sfjuneteenth.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sfjuneteenth.jpg?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sfjuneteenth.jpg?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sfjuneteenth.jpg?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sfjuneteenth.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juneteenth Santa Fe!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 15, 2024, 3-9pm<br><strong>Where<\/strong>: Santa Fe Plaza <br><strong>What else:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">vendors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">poets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">headliners Hot 8 Brass Band straight from New Orleans!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">EVENT LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/santa-fe-juneteenth-celebration-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/santa-fe-juneteenth-celebration-2\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juneteenth Gospel Showcase Las Cruces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Saturday, June 15, 2024, 2pm<br>Where: Atkinson Recital Hall<br>What else: EVENT LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/las-cruces-juneteenth-gospel-showcase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/las-cruces-juneteenth-gospel-showcase\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juneteenth and Fathers Day Celebration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday, June 16, 2024, 11am &#8211; 5pm<br><strong>Where<\/strong>: Wilson Park<br><strong>What else<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Hosted by The Haven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Food and fun to celebrate Black dads and Black culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">EVENT LINK &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/fathers-day-and-juneteenth-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/fathers-day-and-juneteenth-celebration\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juneteenth Golf Classic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Wednesday, June 19, 2024<br><strong>Where<\/strong>: Sandia Golf Club<br><strong>What else<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Tournament proceeds will benefit ABC Prep basketball, an elite basketball program led by former NMSU player and Division 1 Coach Brandon Mason.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Register for the Juneteenth Golf Classic: <a href=\"https:\/\/app.eventcaddy.com\/events\/juneteenth-golf-classic\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/app.eventcaddy.com\/events\/juneteenth-golf-classic\/register<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">EVENT LINK &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-golf-classic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/juneteenth-golf-classic\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Afrosphere Juneteenth Celebration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7pm-close<br>Where: Sister Bar (407 Central Ave NW)<br>What else:<br>DJ Ryan Demond &amp; DJ Jaxsun Planet spinning Afrobeats, Afro house, hip-hop, soca, amapiano, R&amp;B, funk &amp; more<br>Spotlighting Black-owned Businesses and community leaders<br>Uniting all of us to enjoy music, performance and dance in downtown Albuquerque<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EVENT LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/afrosphere-juneteenth-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/afrosphere-juneteenth-celebration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juneteenth Jazz and Arts Festival in Las Cruces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Thursday, June 20 &#8211; Sunday, June 23, 2024<br><strong>Where<\/strong>: Various venues in Las Cruces<br><strong>What else<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Pull Up a Chair with Dr. Timothy E. Nelson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jazz jams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Tony Trejo Trio <strong>and <\/strong>Tenia Nelson Trio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">BCC Lush Life Quintet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Black American Music Showcase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Soledad Canyon Jazz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Joe Dunn Big Band<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">FREE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">EVENT LINK &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/las-cruces-juneteenth-jazz-arts-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/las-cruces-juneteenth-jazz-arts-festival\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Juneteenth Freedom Day in Rio Rancho<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When<\/strong>: Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10am &#8211; 2pm<br><strong>Where<\/strong>: Haynes Community Center and Park, Rio Rancho<br><strong>What else<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Food trucks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Vendors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Health screenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Music&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">FREE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">EVENT LINK: <a href=\"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/rio-rancho-juneteenth-freedom-day-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nmblc.org\/events\/rio-rancho-juneteenth-freedom-day-2\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-wide wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide--1\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with NMBLC on Social<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-logos-only wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nmblc\" 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