Dedicated to New Mexico's Creative Spirit

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Santa Fe’s sixth poet laureate Darryl Lorenzo Wellington confronts themes of racial and social injustice and reads his poem "10PM, Stopped. Frisked." Blakk Sun turns struggle into verse, reclaiming his voice through poetry, rap, and raw emotion. The “Assembly” transforms a historic building into a thriving hub where creatives and tech innovators connect and collaborate.

Episodes

John Nichols

John Nichols, My Heart Belongs to Nature

A person in glasses reads from a book while seated against a dark curtain. The words "I AM I AM" are displayed beside them.

Poet Darryl Lorenzo Wellington

Person painting a bus stop with blue and yellow colors in a rural area. The structure has visible wear, and a sign reading "Кучерівка 1" lies on the ground.

War in Ukraine, Genevieve Trainor

Collage of various scenes from "The Val de la Show" featuring the host and guests, with the show's title in bold red and yellow text.

The Val De La O Show

Seven people in colorful, patterned outfits stand together against a beige background.

Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, 2024 Native Fashion Week

"Facing the Rising Sun" museum featuring artifacts of African American homesteaders.

Facing the Rising Sun with Rita Powdrell and Brenda Dabney

Person sitting on a fallen tree in a forest, holding a carved wooden piece depicting a face.

Relatable Retablos, Vince Campos

Hakim Bellamy standing and giving a speech in front of Martin Luther King Jr.

Hakim Bellamy, MLK

A woman touches a bronze face sculpture on a wall, part of a series of identical faces. She appears reflective, her hand carefully placed on one sculpture.

Nikesha Breeze: Afrofuturism

Illustration of a smiling woman dressed as a pirate with the text "We Could Be Heroes" and "Sail In" in the background.

David Garcia, Juliana Coles and Raven Chacon

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Artists

Man with glasses reading a book in front of a blue curtain.

Wellington, Darryl Lorenzo

A group of people stands in front of an open truck loaded with boxes. Two individuals are inside the truck, while others are standing on the ground.

Trainor, Genevieve

A model walking down a runway wearing Amber Dawn Bear Robe's designs.

Bear Robe, Amber-Dawn

A grassy field in the middle of a city.

Natale, Naomi

A black and white photo of a factory building train cars.

Navarrete, Cecilia

A statue of a griffin with wings.

Naranjo, Michael

A large building in the background.

Naranjo-Morse, Nora

A group of people standing in front of a black hole.

Najera, Janire

A painting of a man in the water.

Nagatani, Patrick

A man in a suit standing on a stage.

Muñoz, Jesus

New Mexicans Connecting with Ukrainians

Stories and experiences from within Ukraine and support found close to home.

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Stories devoted to the creative spirit. ¡COLORES! airs on New Mexico PBS as a weekly art series, airing Saturdays at 4:00pm on Ch.5.1.

The @HeardMuseum's Maria & Modernism exhibition ex

The @HeardMuseum's Maria & Modernism exhibition explores how Maria Martinez reinvented and reinvigorated Pueblo pottery making, boldly transforming the art form.

Stream More ¡COLORES! on the PBS App.

The @HeardMuseum's Maria & Modernism exhibition ex

The @HeardMuseum's Maria & Modernism exhibition explores how Maria Martinez reinvented and reinvigorated Pueblo pottery making, boldly transforming the art form.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

The @HeardMuseum's Maria & Modernism exhibition ex

The @HeardMuseum's Maria & Modernism exhibition explores how Maria Martinez reinvented and reinvigorated Pueblo pottery making, boldly transforming the art form.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

Andrés Mario de Varona shares how photography tra

Andrés Mario de Varona shares how photography transformed his obsession with death into a celebration of life.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

Andrés Mario de Varona shares how photography tra

Andrés Mario de Varona shares how photography transformed his obsession with death into a celebration of life.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

A tribute to author John Nichols, watch a replay o

A tribute to author John Nichols, watch a replay of the 1991 ¡COLORES! program “The Sky’s the Limit” Saturday at 4pm on New Mexico PBS and stream on the PBS App.

A tribute to author John Nichols, watch a replay o

A tribute to author John Nichols, watch a replay of the 1991 ¡COLORES! program “The Sky’s the Limit” Saturday at 4pm on @NMPBS and stream on the PBS App.

A tribute to author John Nichols, watch a replay o

A tribute to author John Nichols, watch a replay of the 1991 ¡COLORES! program “The Sky’s the Limit” Saturday at 4pm on @NMPBS and stream on the PBS App.

For more on John Nichol's legacy visit: nmpbs.org/nmpm

The New Mexico Museum of Art’s exhibit “Out We

The New Mexico Museum of Art’s exhibit “Out West” reveals the untold stories of gay and lesbian artists who shaped the southwest’s artistic legacy throughout the 20th century.

Stream more ¡COLORES! on the PBS App.
@newmexicoartmuseum

The New Mexico Museum of Art’s exhibit “Out We

The New Mexico Museum of Art’s exhibit “Out West” reveals the untold stories of gay and lesbian artists who shaped the southwest’s artistic legacy throughout the 20th century.

Stream more ¡COLORES! on the PBS App.
@newmexicoartmuseum

The New Mexico Museum of Art’s exhibit “Out We

The New Mexico Museum of Art’s exhibit “Out West” reveals the untold stories of gay and lesbian artists who shaped the southwest’s artistic legacy throughout the 20th century.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App. @newmexicoartmuseum

The New Mexico Museum of Art’s exhibit “Out We

The New Mexico Museum of Art’s exhibit “Out West” reveals the untold stories of gay and lesbian artists who shaped the southwest’s artistic legacy throughout the 20th century.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App. @newmexicoartmuseum

At the @ABQSchools Metro Youth Art Exhibit student

At the @ABQSchools Metro Youth Art Exhibit students are able to share their creativity and inspiration.

Stream more ¡COLORES! on the PBS App.

At the @ABQSchools Metro Youth Art Exhibit student

At the @ABQSchools Metro Youth Art Exhibit students are able to share their creativity and inspiration.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

At the @ABQSchools Metro Youth Art Exhibit student

At the @ABQSchools Metro Youth Art Exhibit students are able to share their creativity and inspiration.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

Author and artist @zahra_marwan shares her book “Where Butterflies Fill the Sky.” A heartfelt story about leaving her home in Kuwait to find a new home in New Mexico.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

Author and artist @zahra_marwan shares her book “Where Butterflies Fill the Sky.” A heartfelt story about leaving her home in Kuwait to find a new home in New Mexico.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

Blending poetry and art to capture the beauty and

Blending poetry and art to capture the beauty and spirit of Albuquerque’s South Valley, high schoolers Isabel James and Cheyenne Anderson want to change perceptions with their book “South Valley.”

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

Blending poetry and art to capture the beauty and

Blending poetry and art to capture the beauty and spirit of Albuquerque’s South Valley, high schoolers Isabel James and Cheyenne Anderson want to change perceptions with their book “South Valley.”

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

Blending poetry and art to capture the beauty and

Blending poetry and art to capture the beauty and spirit of Albuquerque’s South Valley, high schoolers Isabel James and Cheyenne Anderson want to change perceptions with their book “South Valley.”

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

A river for monarchs. Sandia High School students

A river for monarchs. Sandia High School students plant milkweed seeds in anticipation of restoring Rio Grande habitat for monarch butterflies.

Stream more ¡COLORES! on the PBS App.

La Cartonería Mexicana at the Museum of Internati

La Cartonería Mexicana at the Museum of International Folk Art showcases over 100 historic paper mache sculptures, capturing the heart of Mexican culture and religious traditions.

Stream more ¡COLORES! on the PBS App.
@museumofinternationalfolkart

La Cartonería Mexicana at the Museum of Internati

La Cartonería Mexicana at the Museum of International Folk Art showcases over 100 historic paper mache sculptures, capturing the heart of Mexican culture and religious traditions.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.
@museumofinternationalfolkart

La Cartonería Mexicana at the Museum of Internati

La Cartonería Mexicana at the Museum of International Folk Art showcases over 100 historic paper mache sculptures, capturing the heart of Mexican culture and religious traditions.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App. @museumofinternationalfolkart

A river for monarchs. Sandia High School students

A river for monarchs. Sandia High School students plant milkweed seeds in anticipation of restoring Rio Grande habitat for monarch butterflies.

Watch ¡COLORES! Friday at 7pm and stream on the PBS App.

One of the @SantaFeOpera's famous and great Tenors

One of the @SantaFeOpera's famous and great Tenors, George Shirley, turns 90 today! Join us in wishing him a very Happy Birthday and learn about more about his legacy.

Visit: https://bit.ly/3Q7S5AI

In reimagining traditional Pueblo art, David Naran

In reimagining traditional Pueblo art, David Naranjo connects to the divine by seeking the deeper meaning and intent behind the designs.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

In reimagining traditional Pueblo art, David Naran

In reimagining traditional Pueblo art, David Naranjo connects to the divine by seeking the deeper meaning and intent behind the designs.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

As an act of data sovereignty, Erica Lord transfor

As an act of data sovereignty, Erica Lord transforms diseases affecting Indigenous communities into intricate beaded art.

Stream more ¡COLORES! on the PBS App: https://bit.ly/3xJk407

As an act of data sovereignty, @EricaLord transfor

As an act of data sovereignty, @EricaLord transforms diseases affecting Indigenous communities into intricate beaded art.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

As an act of data sovereignty, @EricaLord transfor

As an act of data sovereignty, @EricaLord transforms diseases affecting Indigenous communities into intricate beaded art.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

This week on ¡COLORES! Ecologist by degree and na

This week on ¡COLORES! Ecologist by degree and naturalist by heart, photographer Christina Selby captures the beauty of New Mexico’s wildflowers.

Watch Saturday at 4pm and stream anytime on the PBS App.

This week on ¡COLORES! Ecologist by degree and na

This week on ¡COLORES! Ecologist by degree and naturalist by heart, photographer Christina Selby captures the beauty of New Mexico’s wildflowers.

Watch Saturday at 4pm and stream anytime on the PBS App.

Did you know that there are over 1,000 species of

Did you know that there are over 1,000 species of bees in New Mexico and not all of them sting?! Olivia Carril shares her discoveries about the amazing bees of New Mexico.

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream anytime on the PBS App.

Choreographer Yvonne Montoya fuses southwest oral

Choreographer Yvonne Montoya fuses southwest oral traditions with her ancestral roots to create “Stories from Home.”

Stream more ¡COLORES! on the PBS App.

Choreographer Yvonne Montoya fuses southwest oral

Choreographer Yvonne Montoya fuses southwest oral traditions with her ancestral roots to create “Stories from Home.”

Watch ¡COLORES! Saturday at 4pm and stream on the PBS App.

#PBS #NewMexico #Dance #YvonneMontoya #Peblo #StoriesMatter #Family #Heritage @ymontoyadance #StoriesfromHome

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