ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is no stranger to the arts, with historic locations. One of the art capitals of the United States is Santa Fe. On this episode of Aventura, KRQE News 13’s Chad Brummett dives into some of the underground arts and culture of the Land of Enchantment to find out what really ‘Makes New Mexico’.
Chads first stop on this journey is at the popular Railyards Market in downtown Albuquerque. Hosted at the site of Albuquerque’s old railyard, this market brings so much culture and art together at the center of the city. Between a plethora of different food options to some of the finest local artists in the city. Learn more about the Railyards Market here.
The next stop on Chad’s journey is at The Artist Factory, a unique shop that serves many different purposes for the Albuquerque area. Hosting six different artists within this building, from a painter to a seamstress, this isn’t your average thrift store. Chad talks with Carlos Contreras the founder of The Artist Factory, to go over his painting process and the idea behind creating The Artist Factory. The Artist Factory is located on 810 Broadway SE and is open Friday Sat and Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m…