Navigating the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency▸
In accordance with guidance and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the State of New Mexico to prevent community spread of COVID-19, Homewise closed its Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM physical offices effective March 16, but will continue to serve customers via phone and online technologies. Here are some statewide resources to help individuals navigate this difficult time.
Ballet Xallitic▸
One unique group that utilizes the space on a weekly basis is a Ballet Folklorico group called Ballet Xallitic, led by Barelas resident, Cesar Velazquez Martinez. Ballet Folklorico, or “folkloric dance” is a collective term for traditional Mexican dances that emphasize local folk culture with ballet characteristics. Ballet Xallitic stands out because Cesar teaches the class free to anyone interested and donates his free time, 3 evenings a week to teach Ballet Folklorico. I met up with Cesar at the Ruppe before his class to talk about the origins of Ballet Xallitic.
Wheels Museum▸
South of the Homewise Orpheum Community Hub and within the walls of the railyards property lies the Wheels Museum. Located in the 21,000 square foot Freight building (also known as…
Ives Flower Shop▸
Located minutes from the Homewise Orpheum Community Hub lies a quaint flower shop on Fourth Street in Barelas, known as Ives Flower Shop. What you may not know about this…
Un Hogar Para Hacer Recuerdos▸
Los favoritos recuerdos de Karla y Gabriel cuando eran niños, eran crecer en su propio hogar. Gabriel dijo “Yo, de niño crecí en una casa, la casa de mis padres.…
A Home for Making Memories▸
For Karla and Gabriel, their favorite childhood memories revolved around growing up in only one home. “As a child,” said Gabriel, “I grew up in one home, and it was…
The Legacy of B Ruppe Drugstore and Maclovia Zamora▸
Located along the Barelas-South Fourth Street Historic District lies the B Ruppe Drugstore. Most people would recognize it by the iconic pink sign out front and the mural painted on the…
