Program profiles Dennis Chavez, Allan Houser, John Lewis, Maria Martinez and Georgia O’Keeffe
A new episode of the KNME-TV Channel 5 series “Colores!” honors the Albuquerque Museum Foundation’s “Notable New Mexicans” of the year – Former U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez; sculptor and artist Allan Houser; jazz musician John Lewis; potter Maria Martinez and artist Georgia O’Keeffe. The program airs Friday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. with a repeat on Sunday, June 11, at 6:30 a.m.
Each year the Albuquerque Museum Foundation celebrates individuals’ achievements and contributions to New Mexico. An excerpt of this KNME production will be shown at the Notable New Mexican event at the museum on June 2.
Entering its 17th season, “Colores!” is KNME-TV’s long-running, award-winning cultural affairs series, focusing on New Mexico and American Southwest art, music, history and culture. “Colores!” has received widespread recognition, this year winning three Southwest Regional Emmys and previously receiving a national Emmy Award nomination for community service.
“Colores!” is seen across New Mexico and distributed nationally and internationally. For more information on the series, contact Michael Kamins, 277-0434 or mkamins@knme.org.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu