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Heroes & Helpers 2025

Welcome to The Paper.’s annual Heroes & Helpers issue where we profile some of the best, most selfless workers and volunteers from a cross-section of the city’s finest community organizations, charities and nonprofits.…

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THIS WEEK IN THE PAPER.

Arts + Culture

Art Becomes Activism at GIZMO

Fall of Freedom event inspires artists to make an impact

Events

Get Out! (Nov. 20-Dec. 3)

Shop local, shop wisely, shop like you mean it

Community

Heroes & Helpers: Nancy Arenas (Sprouting Compassion)

Community

Heroes & Helpers: Cynthia Serna (Revitalize San Pedro Partnership)

The city’s favorite arts, culture & events calendar.

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Arts. Culture.

Music

Open Mic Mondays: Roadside Memorial

Some of Albuquerque’s “Unscathed” punk rock veterans go global

Ray Cordova definitely isn’t new to the Albuquerque punk scene. And his bandmates Brandon Davis…

by Michael Hodock

Arts + Culture

Alicia Romero: Curating the Culture of Our Community

New head curator named for Albuquerque Museum

Arts + Culture

One Flea Spare Hops on Stage at FUSION

1600s-set play imagines life during quarantine

Music

Open Mic Mondays: Bébé La La

Independent Folk with a French Twist

Arts + Culture

Cryptid Collects Cash for Charity

Bigfoot Bash brings Bigfoot fever to Albuquerque for one night

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Foodie.

Thinking Outside the To-Go Box

Remodel of South Valley’s Atrisco Food Park Adds to ABQ’s DiverCity

by Michael Hodock

The Farmacy’s sudden closure leaves employees without pay as owners focus on new California project

Owners gave staff no notice or paychecks

by Sara Atencio-Gonzales

Something’s Brewing in September

State Fair announces third year of Ex Novo beer partnership

by Kevin Hendricks

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Cannabis.

Weed Companies Bite the Dust

One-third of NM companies stopped reporting sales

by Josh Lee

California ICE Raids Worry Cannabis Industry Stakeholders

Could Feds Target NM Next?

by Josh Lee

Weed Lawsuit Against Border Patrol Enters New Phase

Advocates hope to see changes made

by Josh Lee

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News.

News

Sick Days Ahead: Cutting through vaccine misinformation to get cold, COVID season facts for New Mexicans

Healthcare

New Mexico Removes Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccines

Healthcare

Here’s how to get free vaccines in New Mexico, even without insurance

News

ABQ Fast-Tracks Solar Permits

Credits canceled by “Big, Beautiful Bill” are set to expire at year-end

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ASK ABQ EXPERTS: KIDZZ MECHANICAL

Keeping cool on ABQ’s 100-degree days

ASK ABQ EXPERTS: SELF SERVE

“What’s the big deal with prostates?”

Ask a Sex Educator: Stevie from Self Serve Toys is here to answer your questions about sex

“What’s the big deal with prostates?”

Ask a Sex Educator: Stevie from Self Serve Toys is here to answer your questions about sex

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Commentary + Community.

Events

Letter to the Editor: The Best Way to Dispel Despair is Through Action

The Republican Party is Rejecting American Exceptionalism

“American leadership is what holds the world together”

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Sick Days Ahead: Cutting through vaccine misinformation to get cold, COVID season facts for New Mexicans

Amid all the confusion and misinformation, The Paper. and New Mexico Political Report checked the facts to help readers understand what this year’s flu and COVID season looks like and when, where and how to get vaccinated, if they choose.