CABQ Arts & Culture

10/30/2026

Route 66 Remixed is hitting the road! 🚌✨

Designer Dante Betsch shares the inspiration behind the Route 66 ART Bus Wrap Traveling Installation, bringing together local architecture, neon signs, lowrider culture, and artwork from fellow Route 66 Remixed artists. The design celebrates the people, places, and creative spirit found along Albuquerque's Central Avenue.

Video produced in collaboration with Vivo Creative. Explore the route and interactive experiences at Route66ABQ.com.

Video Description: Artist Dante Betsch talks about his background and the inspiration behind the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) Bus Wrap Traveling Installation. The video features examples of his previous work, footage of Dante walking around downtown Albuquerque, and scenes of local signs, people, and places. It also showcases the finished bus wrap, ART signage, and the bus traveling through the city.

10/29/2026

Tropa Magica lights up the night with an acoustic version on “Si Te Dicen” for Bands of Enchantment

Full episode drops Feb 2027 on PBS 🔥 International streaming spring 2027 on Tubi Prime Video Roku Channel

Filmed at route66abq in Albuquerque, New Mexico

10/29/2026

The Albuquerque Main Library is one of the places bringing New Mexico Tech Week to life! 💡

TechFest brings together people, ideas, and opportunities to explore technology, innovation, and community. The Main Library is hosting events as part of the week, with more happening across Downtown Albuquerque and beyond.

Stop by tomorrow, October 30, to discover more TechFest talks and connect with New Mexico’s tech community.

TechFest is free to attend, but registration is encouraged. Explore the schedule and register at nmtechfest.com.

10/28/2026

Ready to make your passion for books your full-time career? We’re on the same page as you! 📚 Apply now to be our next Library Paraprofessional: https://bit.ly/4iHgNXb

Position Summary Respond and provide assistance to library customers in the use of library services and equipment; participate in developing, preparing, coordinating, scheduling and providing special library programs for both adults and children; assist in collection development activities; provi...

10/27/2026

Catch Route 66 Remixed on the move with this week’s feature: the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) Bus Wrap Traveling Installation by Dante Betsch! 🚌✨

Join us this Friday to learn more.

10/23/2026

Artist Dale Deforest created three illustrated, movie-style posters for The Guild Cinema AR Experience, drawing inspiration from films set in New Mexico and the stories connected to Route 66. Blending familiar imagery with his own artistic style, Dale celebrates the road’s influence on Albuquerque and invites visitors to discover what makes this place special. 🎬

Full video produced in collaboration with Vivo Creative. Explore the route and interactive experiences at Route66ABQ.com.

Video Description: Artist Dale Deforest discusses the inspiration behind his Guild Cinema augmented reality experience. The video features Dale sharing his creative process, interior and exterior shots of the theater, and the AR experience.

10/22/2026

We're hiring our next Aquarist I-III! Make a difference in City government! We are hiring - apply today. https://bit.ly/4yE8OPA

Position Summary Maintain and care for a variety of marine and aquatic species within the ABQ BioPark. Assist curatorial and veterinary staff as needed and perform a variety of activities relative to the assigned area of responsibility. Use SCUBA for in-tank animal care and exhibit maintenance. T...

10/21/2026

Join us this Friday for our next stop on our Route 66 Remixed trip at The Guild Cinema, featuring work by Dale Deforest! 🎬✨

10/20/2026

SAVINGS performs high above Albuquerque in one of our most unforgettable Bands of Enchantment Acoustic Sessions yet.

Music made here. A view you can’t get anywhere else. Thank you to Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. and Visit Albuquerque

Full episode drops Feb 2027 on PBS New Mexico PBS 🙌

10/15/2026

A symbol of the open road, a legacy of creativity, and a celebration of community. 🚗✨

Meet Rob Vanderslice, a lowrider artist whose journey began in a family of paint and body artists. Since 1988, Rob’s passion for lowriders has fueled his art, culminating in the vibrant Route 66 Shield at the Historic Unser Garage. This public artwork, created with a talented team, honors Albuquerque’s unique lowrider culture and invites everyone to cruise by, snap a photo, and be part of the story.

Video produced in collaboration with One Albuquerque Media and Vivo Creative. Explore more Route 66 Remixed projects at Route66ABQ.com.

Video Description: Lowrider artist Rob Vanderslice shares his journey as an artist and the inspiration behind the Route 66 Shield at the Historic Unser Garage. The video features Rob discussing Albuquerque’s lowrider culture at his home studio, along with a look at the design and artwork created for the sculpture.