The New Mexico Wild is a nonprofit organization that aims to protect, restore, and preserve New Mexico's wildlands and wilderness areas. Established in 1997, the organization achieves its mission through administrative protection, federal wilderness designation, and ongoing stewardship. It boasts a membership of individuals from all corners of New Mexico and nationwide. Its organizing efforts stretch across the state and include diverse groups such as ranchers, athletes, land grants, acequia communities, tribal and religious leaders, scientists, youth, and community leaders. The New Mexico Wild is the only statewide organization in New Mexico whose track record proves its capability of building diverse coalitions and protecting public lands.
The Sunshine Theater is a historic live music venue listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and an Albuquerque City Landmark. Over the years, the venue has welcomed a diverse range of local and national artists, such as The Strokes, Snoop Dogg, Stone Temple Pilots, The Smashing Pumpkins, Modest Mouse, Rancid, Coheed and Cambria, Social Distortion, and Deftones. The venue boasts a fully stocked bar and has been operating as a live music venue since 1990.