In a city that has become synonymous with film and television production, the work happening behind the scenes is just as important as what audiences see on screen. At the center of the effort is the Albuquerque Film Office, a vital resource to connect filmmakers, crew members, and the local community to opportunities in one of New Mexico’s fastest-growing industries.

New Mexico continues to shape both culture and economy, and one Albuquerque-based studio is ensuring local talent thrives in the industry. Story Quest Studios is more than a training space. It’s a launchpad for creatives ready to take their ideas from concept to screen.

For 25 years, ABQ Tours has led locals and visitors through Albuquerque, mixing history, mystery, and storytelling into an experience that keeps people of all ages coming back.

Finding your purpose doesn’t always happen on the first try. Sometimes it takes time, experience, and knowing when to change directions when the right opportunity appears. For Carissa Mitchell, that moment didn’t come until later in life—but when it did, it changed everything.

Some theaters show movies. Others create moments that stay with you long after the credits roll. The Guild Cinema has always been the latter—a place where film isn’t just watched, but experienced collectively, intimately, and often unexpectedly.

For more than five decades, Pilobolus Dance Company has redefined what dance can be - blending athleticism, illusion, and collaboration into performances that are as visually stunning as they are emotionally engaging. As the company returns to Popejoy Hall on April 11, audiences in Albuquerque have another opportunity to experience a company that has not only endured, but evolved.

Growth rarely arrives all at once. More often, it unfolds quietly — in late-night writing sessions, in unfinished songs tucked away for years, in moments of clarity that only make sense in hindsight. For Albuquerque musician Gregorio, that evolution has culminated in his debut solo album, An Absence of Meaning, a project that reflects both personal introspection and artistic expansion.

In a city that thrives on flavor, culture, and connection, ABQ Food Park is quickly becoming more than just a place to grab a bite to eat. It is evolving into a community-driven destination where small businesses launch, creatives gather, and weekends feel like neighborhood celebrations.