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Editor’s note: Venue Plus continues “In Case You Didn’t Know,” a weekly feature with fun tidbits about New Mexicans and their projects. The intersection of Fourth and Hazeldine SW was blocked for a few days in late April in the heart of Barelas. There was road construction – but not what New Mexico drivers are used to seeing. Instead of asphalt being put in, it was a group of artists adding a pop of color to “Sunset Mix.” Reyes Padilla worked with Artful Life, Albuquerque Vision Zero, and The Barelas Community Coalition to create the street art “Sunset Mix.” (Courtesy of Hans Brimmer) ....
Mesa Public Library Opens First Exhibit Of 2021 Season With ‘ESPAÑOLA: People And Places’ In Step Up Gallery March 13 ‘Pinups’ (Lowrider weekend 2019). Photo by Jane Whitmore COMMUNITY News: ESPAÑOLA: People and Places, a collaboration by Jane Whitmore, Psy.D. and Eugenie Johnson, opens Saturday, March 13 at Mesa Public Library’s Step Up Gallery. The public now has access to the Mesa Public Library building 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. At the present time access will be limited to 30 people at a time for no longer than 30 minute visits. ESPAÑOLA: People and Places visually examines everyday life in neighboring Española. Images of people and places, well-known to its residents, are elevated to art in stunning black and white prints by two Santa Fean photographers. ....
For decades, Betty Montoyaâs house in Santa Fe was full of people, music, food and love on Christmas Day. Family members, in-laws, in-laws of in-laws and others would gather for a celebratory feast and music fest, with folk songs, holiday tunes and, of course, â Feliz Navidad.â Often, the group would number 100 or more. âItâs maddening,â said Montoya, a native Santa Fean and retired teacher. âSome of them would end up on the patio where we had an outdoor fireplace.â But not this year. Montoya and her family are splintering into small groups for the holiday â wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and doing everything they can to stay safe. ....