AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBalloon Fiesta Culture: Monumental Catrina figures from Aguascalientes bring Mexican art to Albuquerque, part of a growing cultural partnership with the Fiesta. Local band Savings also took its new single airborne, filming an acoustic performance from a hot-air balloon. A Farewell in the Sky: After more than 45 years in New Mexico ballooning, 85-year-old Ray Bair is flying his final Fiesta, passing his balloon to his granddaughter and keeping the family tradition aloft. Film Festivals: Santa Fe’s international festival returns with more than 60 features from 27 countries, while Albuquerque’s Way Out West Film Fest puts queer stories on screen. New Mexico Arts: Diné composer and artist Raven Chacon discusses improvisation and deep listening in a new profile; meanwhile, New Mexico’s film industry is seeing productions ramp up.
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