CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SEVENTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. R-26-36 ENACTMENT NO. _________________________
SPONSORED BY: Dan Champine
RESOLUTION
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Adjusting Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Appropriations For Certain Funds And Programs (Champine)
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ADJUSTING FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
CERTAIN FUNDS AND PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, Bands of Enchantment is an Emmy-winning music television
series that is filmed in Albuquerque and celebrates live music performances
across multiple genres, including rock, indie, hip-hop, folk, Latinx, and more; and
WHEREAS, the series is available nationally via PBS and internationally through digital streaming platforms such as Tubi, Prime Video, the Roku Channel, and All Arts; and
WHEREAS, Bands of Enchantment has produced multiple seasons featuring local, national, and international musical artists, and has hosted live performance tapings at iconic Albuquerque venues such as the historic KiMo Theatre and the Rail Yards; and
WHEREAS, recent seasons of the series have included a free outdoor Bands of Enchantment Music Festival in downtown Albuquerque, expanding the reach of the television production into large-scale public music experiences that promote community gathering and cultural enrichment; and
WHEREAS, providing free and accessible public music events such as the Bands of Enchantment Music Festival supports community connection, cultural participation, and quality-of-life opportunities for Albuquerque residents across all ages and backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albuquerque's Department of Arts and Culture partners with Bands of Enchantment and its producers to present red carpet premieres and associated events that showcase the City's creative energy and elevate Albuquerque's presence in national media; and
WHEREAS, US Route 66 was established on November 11, 1926, and became the first all-weather highway connecting the major cities of Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, ...
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