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Camels, the blues and Mexican Independence Day: 7 events this week
I feel like as a state, we should have more camels. According to the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, Bactrian camels can withstand a wide range of temperatures. Which sounds like an average Friday in the Land of Enchantment. You can learn more about camels and their history in New Mexico this weekend. Or voyage over to one of these other events.
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Fiesta Mexicana 2026
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with the Consulate of Mexico in Albuquerque on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the free celebration will feature food, mariachi, live music and more. At 7:30 p.m. there will be a civic ceremony and El Grito de Independencia. The NHCC is located at 1701 Fourth St. SW. Visit eventbrite.com to register to attend.
The 鈥楻iver鈥 runs through it
Fusion Theatre Company is kicking off its autumn season with Jez Butterworth鈥檚 鈥淭he River.鈥 A remote cabin and a rushing river frame this 鈥渉aunting exploration of love, loss and the mysteries we keep hidden.鈥 You can go to 鈥淭he River鈥 at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, and Friday, Sept. 11, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, and Friday, Sept. 18, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Fusion, 700-708 First St. NW. The theater company will also stage a performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Taos Center for the Arts, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte in Taos. Tickets are $10-$40 at fusionnm.org.
Hump day!
The camels are coming to El Morro National Monument from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and Sunday, Sept. 13, commemorating the U.S. Camel Corps. The free event will feature presentations by reenactor and camel expert Doug Baum, live camels, hands-on kids activities and more. Parking at El Morro is limited and there will be a free shuttle bus between the Old School Gallery overflow parking lot and the visitor center. Visit nps.gov/elmo for more information.
OffCenter celebration
OffCenter Community Arts Project is hosting a 25th birthday celebration fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Harwood Art Center. From 5-8 p.m. there will be a dinner and happy hour with live music, from 8-10 p.m. there is an after-party celebration with interactive art, dancing and more. Tickets are $125 for the dinner (which includes admission to the after-party) or $25 for the after-party. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit offcenterarts.org. The Harwood Art Center is located at 1114 Seventh St. NW.
Feeling festive
The 6th annual Harvest Festival is coming to Mariposa Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. There will be over 70 food and art vendors, kids鈥 games, a crafting area and more. The Artists of Mariposa will be on hand at the community center with music and locally made art. The event is free. Mariposa Park is located at 2401 Mariposa Loop NE, and the community center is located at 2501 Parkway Ave. NE in Rio Rancho. For more information, visit mariposa-artists.org.
Another doggy paddle
If you missed the first Doggy Paddle of the year, the Rio Grande Pool is hosting sessions at 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Sept. 12. The price is $5 per dog, and they must be neutered or spayed, and paper proof of vaccination is required. To register, visit cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/events. Rio Grande Pool is located at 1410 Iron Ave. SW.
Got the blues
It鈥檚 Blues Night on Civic Plaza at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, with performances from Judith Hill, Levi Platero and Michael Matison. The event is free. Civic Plaza is located at 1 Civic Plaza NW.
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