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This year's Albuquerque Mayoral race has been a helluva lot of fun for local lovers of la politica. From Deanna Archuleta's surprise exit, to Gus Pedrotty's formidable showing, to Wayne Johnson's right wing crusade in the first round, Weekly Alibi has been there at ringside to bring you the blow-by-blow action. But it's not over yet! The runoff features two of this town's greatest contenders, State Auditor Tim Keller and Burque City Councilor Dan Lewis going toe-to-toe to see who's going to lead our sleepy burg into the future. Join us at the Albuquerque Press Club on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6pm for a Fireside Chat where both candidates speak clearly and decisively about what they plan for el porvenir en Albuquerque. The event is free and provides citizens a great opportunity to take part in the democratic process while partaking in the awesome and ancient atmosphere of the local clubhouse where this town's fifth estate take their leisure hours seriously. The event is open to all, 21 years of age and older. Priority seating will be given to members of the press, but feel free to mingle and mix it up, no matter your station in life—you're a citizen after all! (August March)

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Do you like your history with a side of the macabre? If you were the kind of kid that got a kick out of making rubbings of epitaphs at the local cemetery, then you're going to love the Halloween history tour that the Loma Colorado Main Library has planned for the Famous and Unusual Graves in N.M. talk. This Thursday, Oct. 26, local historian Dr. Richard Melzer takes the intrepid on a tour of New Mexico's famous graves. Criminals, artists, the infamous and the glamorous, our state is the eternal home of them all. Check in to this free event at 6pm, find a seat and rest in peace for the duration of the hour-and-a-half presentation. (Maggie Grimason)

Shutterbugs gather up your best pieces and pick some to submit for hanging in the new Bernalillo County headquarters when the gov-peeps move to Alvarado Square, happening now until Monday, August 31. The selected photographs will be printed in a large scale and format. They will be used to create a welcoming environment for county customers, county employees and the general public. Some will be used on the windows of the new Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office suite. The photographs should represent the history and character of Bernalillo County and its people, places, landscapes and unique events in our county. There are some big bucks involved as chosen photographers will receive $1,500, with a limit of one photograph per artist. The chosen photos will become part of the public art program’s permanent collection. There is no fee or age limit required to submit. For more information, visit bernco.gov/community-services/current-call-for-entries.aspx. Ends August 31. (Carolyn Carlson)

Looking for a little chile? The 2020 Bosque Chile Festival, a celebration of food, art, and culture on the Rio Grande, is happening Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, with times waiting to be officially announced. But due to COVID-19 and the State of New Mexico public health order, the festival will be presented virtually! There will still be entertainment, art activities, a virtual artisan market, chile-chef demonstrations, educational workshops and more. This free, all-ages event is meant to give those stuck at home a chance to see what the state has to offer. If you are a high-quality chile-inspired and authentic New Mexican business with an e-commerce website and want to be a vendor, there is still time. Applications are being accepted until Wednesday, August 5. For more information email bosquechilefestival@bernco.gov.