Rudolfo Anaya

Rudolfo Anaya

If you enjoy reading a story with authentic characters and a brilliant narrative style then I highly recommend The Rise and Fall of Champagne Sánchez.

Author of Bless Me. Última, Heart of Aztlan and Alburquerque 

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Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

A vivid and, lively and compelling tale of life in Albuquerque’s barrio. Rudy J. Miera knows his subject inside out and his characters are rich, colorful and complex. I was hooked with the first chapter.”

Winner of Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for Little Miss Sunshine and author of An Improvised Life

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David Richard Jones

David Richard Jones

Reading Rudy J. Miera’s prose is like eating the best carne adovada burrito on Fourth Street. This book gives us the urban Chicano experience in all its rasquache exuberance.”

David Richard Jones, founding artistic director of the Vortex Theatre, professor emeritus, University of New Mexico Department of English 


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….everything just stopped for a moment

and there was a total eclipse of sound…

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“Música de Corrales” on November 2nd and 3rd in Corrales

“Música de Corrales” on November 2nd and 3rd in Corrales

Posted by rudyjmiera on Oct 24, 2024

The Corrales Historical Society is sponsoring a 2-day music Fiesta in the Village on November 2nd and 3rd, 2024 at the Old San Ysidro Church. The event, which is Free (but donations are accepted and appreciated) will begin at 12:00 noon on both days. See detailed...

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FUSION Gallery Presents the “PROTEST 2024” Art Show

FUSION Gallery Presents the “PROTEST 2024” Art Show

Posted by rudyjmiera on Sep 17, 2024

The Grand Opening for the “PROTEST 2024” Art Show at the FUSION Gallery will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4th in Downtown Albuquerque at FUSION, 708 1st Street,...

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Film Clip from “Yellow Cab” at the Adobe Theater

Film Clip from “Yellow Cab” at the Adobe Theater

Posted by rudyjmiera on Apr 16, 2024

A new posting of a short clip from the stage play “Yellow Cab” by Playwright Phil Bock can be accessed at : The footage, from a performance at the Adobe Theater, features actors Jeff Hudson and Rudy J. Miera....

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“New Realism” Art Show at the FUSION 708

“New Realism” Art Show at the FUSION 708

Posted by rudyjmiera on Nov 6, 2023

  “Shell Cove” (Acrylic on Canvas) is one of several works by painter Rudy J. Miera currently exhibited at the FUSION 708 Gallery in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Viewings (on-line) of the works can be accessed by clicking on the names of...

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Art Show at La Fonda del Bosque (National Hispanic Cultural Center)

Art Show at La Fonda del Bosque (National Hispanic Cultural Center)

Posted by rudyjmiera on Jul 25, 2023

  The ARCA Art Show is currently available for viewing at the La Fonda del Bosque restaurant at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, at 1701 4th St. S.W. in the old Barelas neighborhood. Works from the ARCA Family of Artists in a variety of media and styles can...

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an Ekphrastic Poem by Mary Oertel-Kirschner on Youtube

an Ekphrastic Poem by Mary Oertel-Kirschner on Youtube

Posted by rudyjmiera on Jul 15, 2023

For the closing of the “Gateway to Wonder” Art Show at the City of Albuquerque Open Space Visitor’s Center, Mary Oertel-Kirschner composed a poem based on her perception and impression of a painting by Rudy J. Miera entitled “Sin Puertas, Sin...

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