Nuts about Piñon

As the autumn days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, a number of New Mexicans indulge in the picking of pine nuts — commonly known as piñon in the Southwest and pinyon in the rest of the U.S..

Many families across the state take time out of their days to harvest the tree nut between the months of September and November. 

Bernadette Jaramillo, a youth minister at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, said she usually takes her family out to collect piñon during the years when the tree nut is being harvested.

Boo at the Zoo offers ghoulish experience for all ages

Ghouls and gals were welcomed into the Albuquerque Biopark Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

The Albuquerque BioPark has hosted some type of Halloween event every year for the past 30 years. This year, Boo at the Zoo was a fundraiser and all of the proceeds benefit additions and renovations for the zoo as well as the aquarium and the botanical gardens. 

There were many activities for all ages to enjoy including trick-or-treating stations all around the central part of the zoo. In previous Boo at the Zoo events, there was small candy tables throughout the zoo. Candy vendors didn’t discriminate — whether people were young, old or anywhere in-between, they were given a large handful of candy. 

UNM Undergraduate Art gets spooky

The University of New Mexico’s Fine Arts Department welcomed the public into their building for art, candy and costumes during an Open House.

Last Wednesday, undergraduate artists enrolled in art department classes had the opportunity to showcase their work and share their passions with the public.

Specific departments included Art Education, Art History, Art and Ecology, Ceramics, Experimental Art and Technology, Painting and Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Sculpture, Arita Porcelain, Graphic Design and Foundations. 

Open Mic Uni Night encourages students to share talents

From singing to guitar, and stand-up to spoken word, the Student Union Building filled with laughter and entertainment at the Open Mic Night of Oct. 25, as part of Uni Night at the University of New Mexico. 

Monthly Uni Night events are funded by student fees, inviting all students to take a small break from their studies to participate in these social gatherings. This month was the first Open Mic Night for Uni Nights.

There was no competition between each performance. Instead, anyone wanting to share a talent was encouraged to do so.  

UNM MFA students showcase artwork

The University of New Mexico’s Master of Fine Arts students opened up their studios to the public to discuss craft and the origins of inspiration last Thursday, Oct. 24.

Each studio incorporated immersive lighting and sound techniques to best accompany artwork ranging from photography, needlework, sketches and poetry. The artists' work explored developing themes unique to the students’ backgrounds and identities.

The Daily Lobo had the opportunity to speak to four MFA students about their art pieces, as well as their artistic journeys. The event took place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Art Annex and Mattox Sculpture Center. Light snacks and music were provided.

Three scares for your October

If you're in search of a couple of chills and thrills now that spooky season is upon us, you've come to the right place. Here at the Daily Lobo, we’ve got you covered with scares for all types of guys and ghouls and anyone in between.

Here are the three best-haunted houses in the Albuquerque area: