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Arts & Entertainment

Discover the vibrant arts and entertainment scene in New Mexico. From the architectural marvels of Vladem Contemporary to the annual Photos of the Year showcase, immerse yourself in the cultural richness of the Southwest.

Photography / May 13, 2026

Take a Little Trip Through Lowrider Culture

A downtown Albuquerque intersection wasn’t just the heart of the city’s lowrider scene. For one photographer, it also presented new ways to see…

By Nathaniel Tetsuro Paolinelli

Arts & Entertainment / May 13, 2026

The 7,500-Foot Literary Fest

The City Different puts on a unique gathering for book lovers every May, adding a marquee event to the festival season. As the Santa Fe…

By Santana Shorty / Photos by Tira Howard

Books / May 06, 2026

What We’re Reading: Wolvers

Taylor Brown's “Wolvers” plunges into the rugged Gila Wilderness, where wolf reintroduction and contested landscapes shape a modern Western tale.

By Candolin Cook

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Arts & Entertainment / Aug. 25, 2025

The Route 66 Soundtrack

A February 2001 New Mexico Magazine story revisits Steve Terrell's song picks for a Route 66 road trip.

Arts & Entertainment / Aug. 20, 2025

The Ultimate New Mexico Mixtape

The longtime host of Terrell’s Sound World, on KSFR-101.1 FM, creates an essential playlist from the 1950s to now.

Arts & Entertainment / Aug. 20, 2025

Support Your Local Rez Band

Chapter House builds a scene—and a sound—for Native bands across the Southwest.

Arts & Entertainment / Aug. 13, 2025

Max Gomez Strikes a Chord

The singer-songwriter’s rising star radiates from his Taos roots.

Arts & Entertainment / Aug. 13, 2025

Tune In at El Rey Court

Free shows, intimate sets, and mezcal-fueled dance parties make El Rey Court the center of a sizzling music scene.

Arts & Entertainment / Aug. 13, 2025

11 Hot Spots for Live Music

Where are the best places to hear live music in New Mexico? Find these enchanting venues all over the state.