Lance Cpl. Andrew Coca was a quiet man who was close to his parents and two older sisters when he left for Vietnam. Six months before his 22nd birthday, his family was devastated when he was killed by friendly fire.
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the hustle and bustle may seem to revolve around what gifts to buy and where to eat dinner, but don’t forget to look the part. For many, the special occasion requires a tie for the right look.
A woman intensely digs through a trash can to mollify her hunger for rancid pork. When she finds her prize, she shovels it greedily into her mouth. If this scene sounds disturbing, it’s because it’s meant to be.
The room buzzes with energy, the tablecloths are splattered with acrylic rainbows, a pottery wheel spins actively in one corner and the sounds of laughter and guitar mingle with one another. The story we hear about the homeless is one of survival; the story ArtStreet tells is one of life.
Emotional arias and rich contraltos will be coming to UNM’s Keller Hall later this month, as the music department prepares to debut its production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” The production is comprised of more than 50 performers, several UNM departments and two directors: Leslie Umphrey and Sam Shepperson.
Whether you’re into photography, politics, art shows or music, there’s something free for everyone this week.
UNM Engineers turn the final corner as they enter the third stage of their three-semester build project. After months of preparation and design, the time has come to get their car on the track. June 19 is on the minds of the members of the UNM Lobo Racing Team.
Deborah Rifenbary, associate dean at the UNM College of Education Administration, has set up a one-month exchange program with an elementary school teacher in Austria. The program sends UNM students in the education program to teach students in Austria’s elementary and middle schools.
A whiteboard is a must for most students. They can be used for everything from weekly schedules to reminders to notes for roommates. Stella Bell Kemper, assistant director of ASUNM Arts and Crafts Studio, has a simple and cheap way for students to make their own.
Sriracha hot sauce is ubiquitous in Asian restaurants and is extremely popular with food bloggers and gourmets across the U.S. After the 30-day delay in shipping of any Sriracha product — shipments are expected to resume this month — there is renewed interest in homemade pepper sauce.
Tampa-based metal band Iced Earth started 2014 off right when it released its 11th studio album, “Plagues of Babylon.” “Plagues” sees the band’s one consistent member, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Jon Schaffer, lead the way on an uncompromising album embodied by tales of death, disease and a one-for-all attitude.
The sound coming from inside the doors of room 2100 in the Center of the Arts building is a reminder of the power of music, and how four young men changed the world. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, Jeffrey Piper teaches the structure of songwriting with the aid of four famous experts.
Whether you prefer movies, interesting history, or robots battling out their disagreements, there are plenty of great free events this week.
Before 9 a.m., Wednesday through Saturday, there is a line that snakes around a building at the corner of Broadway Boulevard and Central Avenue. People in need of food come with blankets and thick coats to e Storehouse, arriving as early as 6 a.m.
At a time of year when many Burqueños are stocking up on chips and salsa and pulling grills out of garages for the biggest football game of the year, Roadrunner Food Bank is preparing for a different kind of bowl.
Located deep in the heart of Albuquerque’s industrial district, just south of 8th Street and Haines Avenue, a group of talented enthusiasts are doing something big. Want to find them? Simply follow the train tracks.
Every now and then, a book is so well-written that knowing what the heck is going on just does not matter. Christopher Golden’s newest novel “Snowblind” is one of those books. Perhaps best called a ghost story or psychological thriller, Golden mesmerizes readers with his superb storytelling skills and grips them tight through the last page.
Plenty of great, free things for students of all kinds. For those who enjoy a quiet game of chess to a blow-your-ears-out live performance, this week has it all.
The Made in New Mexico Film Series returns to the Guild Cinema on Wednesday evening. The series presents clips of feature films and shorts shot in New Mexico spanning from 1912 to present day, according to event creator Jeff Berg.
The hardest things to write about are the unspectacular ones. Without anything to praise or criticize, to connect with or discuss, the most these mediocre moments really elicit is an apathetic shrug. Nothing exactly is terrible about “By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea,” even the flat repetition; but neither is anything great about it.
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