In celebration of the Centennial of the Gila Wilderness, the Black Range Poetry & Pickin’ Festival includes music, poetry, food and beverages, book sales and art vendors. Poetry readings will be moderated by Frederico Almarez, New Mexico State University / Dona Ana Community College.
Special guest poets and readers:
Janice Lucero (Isleta Pueblo), Michelle Hall Kells (UNM)
Schedule of Events
Saturday June 1
4-5:30pm: Tiffany Christopher and Mollie Fischer – Guitar/Cello Americana Duo
6-7pm: NM Poetry Anthology Poetry Readings, Ruben Leyva (Chihene Nde Apache): Ancestral Land Acknowledgement & Gila Tribute Reflection
7:15-9pm: Music by John Coinman (singer / songwriter and music supervisor for “Dances with Wolves”) with Blair Forward
Sunday June 2
12-2pm: Black Cat Poets (Truth or Consequences)
2-4pm: Hillsboro Pickin’ Circle Jam
Sponsored by the Southwest Educational Cooperative and the Sierra County Arts Council
