This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Rising Stars Art Show and Native Nations Gathering
Rio Rancho fans enjoy the Rising Stars art show at Rio Rancho City Hall third floor through Wednesday with student participation from the Class of 2016 and awards by Rio Rancho Art Association and New Mexico Art Education Association. The event features guest artists and National Art Honor Society works. Santa Ana Star Casino hosts Armon Williams and Alfonso Ochoa on The Stage with stand up acts starting at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. The Gathering of Nations runs Thu through Sat at WisePies Arena with Miss Indian World competition, Grand Entry times, and a large native crafts market. Tickets priced per day or as two-day passes. Miss Indian World event tickets extra. Folio of performances includes Matt Jones at Lounge 54 with free admission for 21 plus. Garden Club plant sale at Albuquerque Garden Center, Placitas library screening of Beyond Right and Wrong, Miss Massive Snowflake at Blue Grasshopper, and Rio Rancho yard sale at Cabezon Park. Free comic books for National Free Comic Book Day at local libraries. Rhythm Dragons perform at Blue Grasshopper with local acts. Placitas Studio Tour showcases 58 artists across 48 studios with a self-guided map. Rio Rancho Youth Chorus Spring Concert May 7-8 at Community of Joy Lutheran, $10. Ladies Night at Santa Ana Star Casino Stage offers free entry for ladies, $2 drinks, and DJ entertainment.