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Electric Lighthouse
Culture

Photo Story: Electric Playhouse grand opening

Emille Domschot | February 2

The Electric Playhouse, an innovative new space bringing together art and community in Albuquerque’s West side, launched its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 1.  Among the sizable group gathered in front of the doors for the ribbon cutting were representatives from the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the Hispano Chamber of Commerce, and the ABQ West Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Tim Keller and his family were also in attendance. As the doors were opened, the whole crowd pressed forward to explore the space.

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News

PHOTO STORY: 4th Albuquerque Women's March

Emille Domschot | January 20

A crowd gathered in Civic Plaza for the fourth iteration of the annual women’s march on Sunday, January 19.  Hoisting a variety of signs and shouting chants, the group paraded around the block and returned to the plaza where several performers and speakers were lined up for the afternoon, including U.S. representative Deb Haaland and first lady Elizabeth Kistin Keller. Some of the issues addressed by the protestors included reproductive rights, inequality for women, immigration, LGBTQ rights, Trump’s impeachment and racism.   Thomas Luebben, who owns a Native American law practice in Sandia Park, attended the march. He said that he was there to support the struggle for women’s equality, and felt that women’s financial opportunities were not equal to those of men. 

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News

PHOTO STORY: ASUNM hosts 56th Arts and Crafts Fair

Emille Domschot | November 20

The annual Associated Students of the University of New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair commenced for its 56th iteration on Wednesday, Nov. 20.  Held in the ballrooms of the Student Union Building, this year’s show featured 76 different booths with goods representing a wide variety of disciplines, including painting, glasswork, fabric arts, printmaking and others.  Monique Rivera appointed as the assistant director of the ASUNM Arts & Crafts Fair explained that the vendors go through a juried application in order to participate in the show. One of the benefits of the fair is the opportunity it gives student artists to showcase their work —  both for exposure and sale. Vendors are given a discounted application as well. While the majority of the craftspeople are artists from the community at large, there are still a number of student participants.

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Sports

'You run to live': UNM's Kelati talks past, ambitions

Emille Domschot | October 28

For University of New Mexico cross country runner Weini Kelati, running wasn’t originally something she saw as a sport – it was simply a necessary part of life. Though she has lived in the United States for the past five years, she is originally from Eritrea, Africa. "Our daily life was running. You run to live, because we don’t have transportation back home," Kelati said. When she was 12 years old, Kelati's P.E. coach persuaded her to start running competitively, even though she initially didn’t want to. Unwilling to be second in a race, Kelati won in her first regional competition.

News

PHOTO STORY: Female pilots of the Balloon Fiesta

Emille Domschot | October 13

One of the first balloons to inflate last Saturday morning at the 2019 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was Black Magic Woman, and in the basket controlling the flame was pilot Lori Van Sant. As a female balloon pilot, Van Sant is in somewhat of a minority at the annual Fiesta. She said this was her 13th year attending and that she had been ballooning since July 2007. Beside her as she rose above the park was an adjacent balloon piloted by her husband, Kurt Van Sant, a long-time balloonist. According to him, they had met through their mutual interest in ballooning and been married for three years. As the sun came up, more and more balloons popped up all over the field. One of these — bouncing up and down as its crew tried to keep it on the ground — was manned by Karalynn Mumm, a balloonist from Nevada.

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Photo Story: Rio Grande Rivalry tailgating

Emille Domschot | September 23

Every year, the annual Lobo vs. Aggie football game draws a huge crowd. This Saturday, Sept. 21, cars packed the South Lot before the game, and Lobo and Aggie supporters alike set up tents side-by-side with food, games and music. For some, the event is a family tradition. Ron Besanti, a registered nurse and proud UNM alum, said his family has held football season tickets for years. “Twenty-eight years, to be exact,” Besanti said. Not only do he and his wife hold master’s degrees from UNM, both of his sons are alumni as well. For others, it’s taken on a special meaning. One couple, who met at a Lobo football tailgate seven years ago, gave their wedding vows under an arch of flowers in the middle of South Lot before this year’s game.

Culture

Santa Fe Indian Market celebrates craftsmanship

Emille Domschot | August 18

The 98th annual Santa Fe Indian Market was held Aug. 17 and 18 in the historic Santa Fe Plaza and surrounding area.  According to Sarah Vigil, a Santa Fe local, the Indian Market is a gathering of American Indians from all over the United States, and it has always been held in downtown Santa Fe.  Vigil is a part of the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. The organization is responsible for putting together the event every year. Hundreds of craftspeople attended this year, representing both contemporary and traditional art from over 200 Indian tribes across the nation. 

Dispatch: South Korea
Opinion

Dispatch: South Korea

Emille Domschot | July 2

For several years, it has been a dream of mine to visit South Korea. I was intrigued by the beauty of the country, the culture, the food, manners and the language.  I didn't know if I would ever get the chance to visit, but earlier this year I learned about the University of New Mexico's association with Dongguk University and the international summer school they offered. I decided to just go for it and apply for the program, and somehow, a few months later, I've ended up in Seoul.  Already, my stay has been filled with adventures, from getting lost and looking for my dormitory until 2 in the morning, to climbing the rooftops of 14-story buildings, to sharing homemade food with a friendly local church and to trying to communicate with people when we barely know each other's language. I know this journey is going to be something I will never forget, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to be here right now and to learn as much as I can on the other side of the world.

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News

City approves NBCUniversal partnership

Emille Domschot | June 30

The ink wasn’t dry before the cameras started rolling.  On Monday June, 17, Albuquerque city councilors voted unanimously to approve a 10-year joint venture between NBCUniversal and an Albuquerque realtor to redevelop an empty warehouse into a film studio with two soundstages. Already, work is being done on the free-span property at 1601 Commercial Avenue where the NBCUniversal studio is based. Filming started Monday, June 17, on Briarpatch, a crime anthology starring Rosario Dawson for USA Network. The pilot was filmed in Albuquerque in 2018.   They are the second major production company to choose Albuquerque as a studio location causing career prospects to possibly be opening up for film students at the University of New Mexico.  

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