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From a Queer Prom to parades, New Mexico has a full lineup of Pride events
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Pride in New Mexico is more than a celebration 鈥� it combines remembrance with history.
Events are being held across the state to honor the LGBTQ+ community, including parades, festivals and even a Queer Prom.
Meow Wolf鈥檚 鈥淗ouse of Eternal Return鈥� is hosting several events for Pride month, including its Queer Prom. Jessi Dooley, senior events manager, said the event aims to create a safe space for those in the queer community who might have missed out on prom.
The event began in 2023 in partnership with the Human Rights Alliance, which approached Meow Wolf as the venue and co-host.
鈥淲e had originally set it up, knowing that so many young people in school were queer, don鈥檛 have access to a prom,鈥� Kevin Bowen, HRA executive director, said.
鈥淲e also set up the first one as a remembrance and a little bit of a fundraiser for one of our deceased board members, her name was Shontez Denise Morris, and everyone used to call her Taz,鈥� Bowen said.
Morris was a security guard at Meow Wolf for many years, he said.
鈥淲e wanted to do something to always remember her energy,鈥� Bowen said. 鈥淪he loved young people, and she loved facilitating things happening that would make people happy.鈥�
鈥淗ouse of Eternal Return鈥� will be hosting Pride (after Dark) on Saturday, June 27, an afterparty for the Santa Fe Pride festival and parade, Dooley said. There will also be an Adulti-Verse Pride Edition with drag bingo and more on Thursday, June 4.
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鈥淚t is our responsibility to teach our history to the young people,鈥� Bowen said.
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The history Sedillo has compiled showcases key events and leaders in the queer community.
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鈥淲e offer different opportunities for other people,鈥� Sedillo said. 鈥淪ome people don鈥檛 like large crowds.鈥�
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Isotopes Pride Night
WHEN: 1:35 p.m. Sunday, May 31 (Pride flags for the first 1,000 fans)
WHERE: Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE
HOW MUCH: Tickets start at $16.55 at
Chalk it Up to Pride
WHEN: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 31
WHERE: Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis; and Roosevelt County Courthouse, 100 W. First St., Portales
HOW MUCH: Free, at
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WHEN: 5 p.m. Friday, June 5
WHERE: New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe
HOW MUCH: Free,
Sandoval County Pride Rio Rancho
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6
WHERE: Haynes Park, 2006 Grande Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho
HOW MUCH: Free
Pride on the Pitch
WHEN: 7:25 p.m. Saturday, June 6 (New Mexico United vs. Phoenix Rising); 3:30 p.m. pregame fan fest; 4:30 p.m. drag show
WHERE: Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE
HOW MUCH: Game tickets start at $23 at ; pregame fan fest is free
Madrid Pride Party
WHEN: Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 7
WHERE: The Mine Shaft Tavern & Cantina, 2846 N.M. 14, Madrid
HOW MUCH: $20 at
Los Ranchos de sa国际传媒官网网页入口 Pride
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7
WHERE: Hartnett Park, 6718 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Los Ranchos de sa国际传媒官网网页入口
HOW MUCH: Free
Queer Prom
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, June 12
WHERE: Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe
HOW MUCH: $23.05-$27.05 at meowwolf.com
sa国际传媒官网网页入口 PrideFEST
WHEN: 1:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13
WHERE: sa国际传媒官网网页入口 Civic Plaza, 1 Civic Plaza NW
HOW MUCH: Free
sa国际传媒官网网页入口 Pride Parade
WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13
WHERE: Central Avenue and Wellesley Drive to Central Avenue and San Mateo Boulevard
HOW MUCH: Free
The Epoch Eighties
WHEN: 1:30 p.m Saturday, June 20
WHERE: New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe
HOW MUCH: Free,
PRIDE On the Plaza Festival and Parade
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27
WHERE: Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe
HOW MUCH: Free
Pride (After Dark)
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27
WHERE: Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe
HOW MUCH: $28.13-$41.11
Family Pridefest
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27
WHERE: City Park, 313 N. Ave. B, Portales
HOW MUCH: Free, at
Elizabeth Secor is an arts fellow from the New Mexico Local News Fellowship program. You can reach her at esecor@abqjournal.com.
