Elisabetta Mackin

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Downtown Growers Market brings fresh produce to city

Elisabetta Mackin | April 15

On Saturday morning, vendors from across the greater Albuquerque area gathered at Robinson park to kick off this season's Downtown Growers Market. “We are the longest running farmers market in Albuquerque,” said Danielle Schlobohm, the assistant manager of the market. The market was held at the grassy park under a canopy of trees where you could find all sorts of fresh produce, handmade art, artisan bread, fresh tea and free-range eggs. Dogs and children played in the grass while live musicians performed, free yoga and Zumba classes were held and authentic New Mexican breakfast burritos were prepared and served.

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Poetry slam held at Canvas Artistry

Elisabetta Mackin | April 11

Last Thursday, local poets congregated at Canvas Artistry to showcase their best slam poems and compete for a chance to win poet of the night. The open-mic event was hosted by the Burque Revolt Poetry Slam in collaboration with the Lobo Slam team. “We welcome and embrace the stories of women of color, our LGBTQ community, our youth and our college students," said Mercedez Holtry, president of the board and co-founder of Burque Revolt. "We hold a space for people to be themselves through spoken word, poetry, writing and creative writing.” At the event poets performed in 30 minute rounds and were scored by patrons of Canvas Artistry. A local DJ performed in between rounds, and a percentage of food and beer purchased throughout the evening was donated to the Burque Revolt and Lobo Slam teams.

Talking with family and friends about climate change

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UNM holds talk on sustainability

Elisabetta Mackin | March 25

Last Thursday, a talk focused on climate change was held at the University of New Mexico in an effort to encourage students and the University community to acknowledge their collective carbon footprint and learn how to engage in constructive conversations. “The most important thing we can do is talk about it,” said Holly Olivarez, the coordinator of the event. “Even if we are confused and even if we are unsure.” Olivarez, a senior undergraduate student majoring in Earth and Planetary Sciences. She is an aspiring climate scientist, and plans to attend graduate school in the fall specializing in climate change communication.

Downtown Growers Market brings fresh produce to city

Poetry slam held at Canvas Artistry

UNM holds talk on sustainability

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