Futuros Ancestral

09/02/2026

Reflecting on the life and legacy of Annette Marie Gutierrez Turk (1944–2026) — a 15th generation New Mexican and Spanish Market artist.

Annette played an important role in the creation of our own Sabanilla Weaving Apprenticeship, led by Benita Ortega-Rael.

Years ago — she taught Benita colcha embroidery. And when Benita was ready, Annette mentored her in learning to weave the sabanilla textile for colcha. She lent her a loom. She encouraged her to keep at it.

Now, Benita is teaching sabanilla warping and weaving at our studio for colcha bordadoras — with 7+ students and counting.

We're so saddened to hear of Annette's passing and sending love to her dear family and friends. And we're so grateful to Annette for keeping traditions alive.

Such a legacy.

🌹Services on Thursday, September 3

🌹Rosary, 10am
🌹Mass, 10:30am
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
619 Copper Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

🌹Celebration of Life, 1pm
National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th Street Southwest, Albuquerque, NM 87102

09/01/2026

Come bake in the horno with our artist-in-residence, Henrietta Gomez of Taos Pueblo — this Friday from 4 to 7pm at the Harwood Museum in Taos. 🧱

09/01/2026

Beautiful article on ancestral weaving traditions at our local treasure, Española Valley Fiber Arts Center, and their collab with Emily Trujillo, Eighth Generation Chimayo Weaver. 🐑

Long before a blanket hangs on a gallery wall or a rug stretches across a floor, the work begins with the land. It begins with water nourishing grasses on high

08/30/2026

Such a powerful exhibit space — highly recommend stopping by today before it closes!

08/26/2026

Happy birthday to our hardworking Director of Sheep-to-Loom, Kevin Tsosie. 🐑

If he's not sheepherding, or earth building, or spinning, or weaving, or teaching — you can find him with his sling.

So glad you were born!

08/20/2026

Weaving sabanilla for colcha embroidery with our newest artist-in-residence, Sonrisa-Rachel Medina.

Sonrisa is a member of the Martinez Hacienda Colcha Group at Taos Historic Museums and weaves her sabanilla with churro wool for the warp & weft.

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08/20/2026

The El Rito Santero, Nicholas Herrera, lent a hand at the plastering of this old house in the village of Los Ancones, New Mexico. A death cart he carved as a teenager sits nearby.

"Adobe as Heritage" workshops led by Ron Rael, Matero Salinas Clarke, Kateri Lopez, Daniel Barela, and Kevin Tsosie.

A powerful meeting of teachers, students, neighbors, old timers, poets, & storytellers. 🌀

08/18/2026

In search of: Stainless steel pots for our upcoming natural dye workshops with youth this Fall.

Excited to partner with Vista Grande High School students & staff on sheep-to-loom activities, led by Kevin Tsosie!

Reach out if you have large or medium pots / outdoor burners to recycle, donate, or sell.

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08/15/2026

Spotted! Copies of Trend Magazine outside The Harwood Museum of Art next to the 3D printed adobe "Liminal" installation by .

Check out pages 184–188 for a feature article on Kevin Tsosie and his earthbuilding + sheep-to-loom practices.

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