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Pet-riotic Sunday

Published by communitypublishingabq@gmail.com on July 4, 2015 Respond

Pet-riotic Sunday by Alex Paramo

The Rail Yards Market is rolling out their new Summer Hours! They have lots of exciting activities planned for their “Pet-riotic” theme!

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The folks from Lucky Paws will be on-site with their cute pets for adoption! The folks at Lucky Paws, which is run by the City of Albuquerque, work hard to find homes for our four-legged friends!

STEAM Zone

A trio of artists will be gracing the STEAM Zone this Sunday displaying Pet themed art!

  • New Hours Stephanie Galloway is from Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has been writing poetry since she was a child and still loves to explore the magic in words and their power to touch others deeply. She taught art to children as the Children Zone Leader of the Rail Yards Market and is the founder of Free Art Friday Albuquerque. is a Hanging Pet themed art,
  • New Mexican artist and designer Sean Wells is constantly in motion, creating contemporary muerto imagery and traditional retablo imagery.
  • San Diego artist Dhaveed Woody is a professional illustrator and muralist.

New Hours At the Kids’ Zone this Sunday two representatives from the Watermelon Ranch (Amelie and Maya are ten years olds) will be teaching about how to take good care of pets (with stuffed animals), why you should get your pet spayed/neutered, and do some kind of craft for animals like a catnip bag. They also made crafts and will be collecting donations to benefit the Watermelon Ranch. Rail Yards Marketeers Tanya and Stephanie will be making animal masks with the kiddos!

Musical Independence

Our Pet-riotic celebration is anchored by our wonderful local entertainers headlined by Jazz/Funk/Rock band: Merican Slang!

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Discovering Wellness

Published by communitypublishingabq@gmail.com on June 27, 2015 Respond

Discovering Wellness by Alex Paramo

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin uttered these words many moons ago and most educators today would agree. In Albuquerque NM, the Rail Yards Market provide just that opportunity to immerse yourself in learning using the hands-on approach. This week the Rail Yards Market is focusing on Wellness with activities surrounding this theme.

Food & You

In our STEAM Zone we are featuring the folks from YOU&FOOD! YOU&FOOD was founded in April 2012 by Christine Smith, they are dedicated to combating our country’s current obesity epidemic.  YOU&FOOD serves as a voice to counter the processed food industry—this in turn helps people live healthier lives. Christine has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry (MB&B) from Yale University, a B.S. in Chemistry from Indiana University, and is a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant (CNWC) from American Fitness and Professionals & Associates (AFPA).

Discovering Wellness at the Rail Yards Market

In the Children’s Zone there will be Zhenya of Circus Yoga for Kids at High Desert Yoga leading kiddos of any age and yoga experience level! Zhenya has been teaching yoga to adults, teens, children, families, mommas to be and even mommas and babies since 2011. She believes in the power of play to enliven community, trust, co-creation and radical inclusion. Circus Yoga artfully blends the wisdom of yoga, with the communal celebration of circus.

Singing and Dancing

On our Main Stage we have singing, belly dancing and Internationally known musician Keith Sanchez leads students from his music camp, the New Mexico Academy of Rock & Blues. For complete schedule and more info on each act, visit http://railyardsmarket.org and click on our calendar!

Wellness Matters

Wellness Matters because it affects everything we do and feel. We exist as individuals in a circular pattern where our physical health dictates our emotions which guide our actions which either lead to taking care of our bodies or not. Learn about wellness this Sunday at the Rail Yards Market and choose health for your life.

Find more health and wellness articles by Community Publishing by clicking here.

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The Longest Day into Night at the Rail Yards Market

Published by communitypublishingabq@gmail.com on June 20, 2015 Respond

Daylights Longest Touch at Rail Yards Market by Alex Paramo

The Summer Solstice or  Litha, is observed in many ways around the world. Pagans and non-pagans alike attend a myriad of festivals and take part in festivities around the globe. In 2014 over 35,000 people celebrated the Solstice at Stonehenge. In the United States festivals and observances are also abundance like this on in Times Square, NYC:

Rail Yards Market Fun

Martin Luther King by Diane Alire

At the Rail Yards Market we have many wonderful events planned on this longest day of the year, beginning with Diane Alire who is our featured artist in the STEAM Zone! Alire is originally from Montgomery, Alabama but resides in New Mexico. She is her photographer/printmaker. Her gravure prints can be described as “voyeuristic, sexy, satirical, surreal and intuitive.” They address issues of gender, femininity, identity, self-discovery, coming of age, and relationships. All of her works are inspired by memories, feelings or brief encounters at a particular place and time from her life. Alire uses her camera as a device to collect images intuitively and sometimes randomly. She then either reassembles them in Photoshop or Root 66 Community Gardenscreates plates from different images which are then layered in the printing process.

The Kiddos hands in the dirt with Root 66 Community Gardens. They will be educating the kids about composting and sustainability!

On our Main Stage we will have singing and tap dancing headlined by 11 year old Chloe Nixon! Click here for acts and showtimes!

The Rail Yards Market is truly a #CommunityPowered event. So come on over help us out around the RYM or just watch the Solstice arrive at 10:38 am. See You Sunday!!
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Local Produce and the Benefits to our Community

Published by communitypublishingabq@gmail.com on June 7, 2015 Respond

We live in a fast-paced society where moments of contemplation do not arrive with much facilitation. We eat but do we know where our food comes from or how it was produced? From produce to production, most of are clueless to the process and many are not privy to the important role our local food growers play to the health of our city, environment and for the benefit of our planet!

Celebrating our local Growers!

For Growers Day we have Osuna Nursery’s in our STEAM Zone,
Osuna Nursery’s Operation’s Manager, Jessyca, will be demonstrating how to plant and grow herb & perennial plants, she will also be available for questions in-between demo’s.

Albuquerque Public Arts ProgramIn our Children’s Zone Rachel Harris-Huffman from the Public Art Department will be offer make-and-take art projects and coloring based on pieces in the Public Art Collection, and will have a display including a number of works from the collection. The City of Albuquerque Public Art Program is dedicated to inspiring the human spirit throughout our community. Built on the foundation of two City Ordinances, the Public Art Program provides the public with arts and cultural information and services, and Works of Art which result from common goals developed by City government and the community – reflecting the diverse spectrum of beliefs, cultural heritage and traditions, and artistic expressions in Albuquerque.

Our entertainment lineup is anchored by legendary New Mexico band Felix y los Gatos! Find our complete entertainment schedule by clicking here: 

Local Food is Just Better!

According to a recent report roughly 3% of the food produced in New Mexico is used to feed New Mexicans. The benefits of shopping from yours local farmers are many: Local food is better for you, Local food is safe, Local food supports local families, Local food builds community, Local food benefits the environment and wildlife, Local food is an investment in the future! Read further into these benefits and learn more about other benefits by clicking here.
See you Sunday!
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Alex Paramo is originally from NYC and is of Colombian Ancestry He is an Author, Co-Founder of Community Publishing and Marketing Coordinator at the Rail Yards Market in Albuquerque, N.M.

Community Publishing brings local artists of all mediums together in creative collaborations for distribution as multimedia eBooks while promoting literacy in our communities. #JoinOurCommunity at http://communitypublishing.org We are proud to be a community partner in the Rail Yards Market.

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How to Build a Community in Less than 2 Weeks

Published by communitypublishingabq@gmail.com on May 29, 2015 Respond

By Alex Paramo

*Originally published in April 2014

There are less than 2 weeks until the grand opening (May 4) of the Rail Yards Market and everyone involved is ramping up their efforts, doing their part, to make it the overwhelming success it is going to be.

But Why? What drives our desire to belong to a community?

Belonging

Humanist psychologist Abraham Maslow developed the concept of a “hierarchy of needs” in his 1943 book, Motivation and Personality. This hierarchy suggests that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs. One of those needs is the need to belong which gives us a sense that we belong, we matter, we contribute. 

Are there measurable benefits?

Community

In 1986, social psychologists McMillan & Chavis formed the theory that has become the most widely accepted understanding of how communities work and why. They called this theory, “A Sense of Community.” A community of people thrives because it is based upon care. Community members care about each others well being because they know that each individual is essential for the survival of the whole.

Beyond the personal, communities foster:

  • Greater participation in civic responsibilities thereby enhancing our democracy
  • An increase in shopping local which benefits the local economy
  • Giving a louder voice to group concerns brings important issues the attention they warrant

How do we build a community?

NM Musician Keith Sanchez

Artist Ana Romero Sanchez and Musician Keith Sanchez

One person at a time. At the Rail Yards Market committee meetings, we are encouraged to bring people with us. Whoever might be interested in participating, whether they are established artists/musicians or someone that only has time to give, all are welcome: every contribution is appreciated.

Update

Thanks to your help the 2014 season was a rousing success! We welcomed over 120,000 people, and vendors generated over $450,000 in business all with the help of over 16,000 volunteer hours! Our amazing story continues in 2015 and we welcome your help with open arms! If you are interested in volunteering, donating, partnering, sponsoring, educating, or participating in any way please visit our website for more info: http://railyardsmarket.org

Building Community

Anything you can contribute is greatly appreciated and goes a long way toward revitalizing our community!

*Cover Illustration by John Barney. All rights reserved.
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Alex Paramo

Alex Paramo is originally from NYC and is of Colombian Ancestry He is an Author, Co-Founder of Community Publishing and Marketing Coordinator at the Rail Yards Market in Albuquerque, N.M.

Community Publishing brings local artists of all mediums together in creative collaborations for distribution as multimedia eBooks while promoting literacy in our communities. #JoinOurCommunity at http://communitypublishing.org We are proud to be a community partner in the Rail Yards Market.

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