04/22/2026
May is about to be hot because this featured poet is fire 🔥
Your very own New Mexico Poet Laureate will be in the building, bringing so much Cultura, Magic and Energy in the form of Poetry.
About your feature: Celebrated poet and cultural advocate Manuel González has been named the third New Mexico State Poet Laureate, a recognition that affirms his profound contributions to the literary arts and his enduring impact on New Mexico’s communities. Appointed by New Mexico Arts and the New Mexico State Library, divisions of the Department of Cultural Affairs, González will begin his three-year term effective immediately. González’s appointment marks the continuation of a powerful legacy rooted in poetry as a vehicle for healing, empowerment, and cultural memory. A former Albuquerque Poet Laureate (2016–2018), González is widely respected not only for his artistry on the page and stage, but also for his unwavering commitment to community and justice.
Bringing the vibes! As always
Host with the most -
Vending -
Painting Live -
Bringing the fresh and the funk on the 1s and 2s -
Order of events
Open mic first!
Featured Poet
Poetry Slam
(First come sign ups)
