Arts & Culture News
Keeping Cool at ABQ BioPark
Learn how our dedicated animal care team helps BioPark animals stay cool and comfortable during the summer!
GRT’s Next Chapter: Gorillas Take Center Stage in ABQ BioPark’s Newest Transformation
2025 GRT Annual Report outlines progress and next steps.
Family Picnic Night at the BioPark Combines Music and Nature
Tickets are on sale now for the August 8 event
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Zookeeper II (Heritage Farm)
The ABQ BioPark’s Heritage Farm team is seeking a friendly and organized team member to serve as the Assistant Zookeeper II at the ABQ BioPark.
New Gibbon Swings into ABQ BioPark Zoo
Polaris brings renewed energy and companionship to gibbon habitat.
New Avian Murals Unite Art and Advocacy at ABQ BioPark Zoo
The murals are part of the Audubon Mural Project–a nationwide public art initiative dedicated to bringing attention to bird species threatened by climate change.
Local Bands Shine During Westside Summerfest
Free event includes music, an artisan market, kids’ activities, and more.
ABQ BioPark Sad to Share News of Orangutan Death
Male orangutan was newest member of the BioPark’s troop
ABQ BioPark Grieves the Loss of Wombat
Otto the wombat will be remembered as a wonderful ambassador to his species.
Chatter at the Museum Inspired by Upcoming Exhibition
Free concert series includes Raven Chacon’s American Ledger no. 1
Reptile Building Reopens at ABQ BioPark Zoo
Wilson the alligator snapping turtle welcomes guests back after a two month closure.
Obon Festival Returns to ABQ BioPark Japanese Garden
Celebrate the rich arts and culture of Japan while honoring loved ones.
Route 66 Summerfest Heats Up Nob Hill With Ozomatli Live
Free all-ages event kicks off Albuquerque’s Route 66 Centennial celebrations.
Signal & Trace Opening at Gallery One
Exhibition explores the intersection of humanity and technology.
Albuquerque Museum Presents German Modernism Amid Empire, Democracy, and Dictatorship
Works rarely or never shown in the U.S. on view later this summer.
ABQ BioPark Contributes to Komodo Dragon Conservation Work in Indonesia
Komodo dragons, renowned as Indonesian icons and the world’s largest lizards, were listed as endangered in 2021.
Albuquerque Invited to Celebrate Together at Freedom 4th
National headliner Hunter Hayes heats up the stage at Balloon Fiesta Park.
Recently Remodeled Heritage Farm Highlights Sustainable Living and Natural Charm
The renovations have transformed the farm into a more purposeful, low-maintenance, and environmentally conscious experience.
“American Archipelago” on View at Gallery One
A multimedia installation exploring diaspora, memory, and cultural inheritance.
A New Face in the Family: Elok the Orangutan Arrives at ABQ BioPark!
Learn more about the BioPark’s newest great ape!
From Drought to Downpour: ABQ BioPark Supports Silvery Minnow Recovery in Face of Climate Extremes
These efforts are part of a broader, long-term recovery program for some of the Southwest’s most vulnerable aquatic life.
Four Local Creatives to Participate in Artists At Work Workforce Resilience Program
The four selected artists will collaborate on social impact initiatives.
Albuquerque’s Vibrant Creative and Cultural Spirit Detailed in Public Art Census
Groundbreaking project reveals 11,364 artworks in public spaces across Bernalillo County.
Heights Summerfest Promises Big Sounds and Bigger Funk
Free family-friendly evening of live music and local flavors to take over North Domingo Baca Park.
ABQ BioPark to Revamp Children’s Fantasy Garden With Public Input
The cherished space will be transformed as a more inclusive and imaginative experience for the next generation.
Albuquerque Museum Announces “Abstracting Nature”
The works of 10 artists featured in new exhibition opening on June 21.
Blooming with Pride: ABQ BioPark to Host Low-Sensory Pride Event for Adults
An evening of quiet beauty and celebration awaits at the Botanic Garden.
City Acquires Historic Unser Family Property to Drive Westside Cultural Growth
Community can weigh in on future redevelopment near Central and Unser