New Mexico
Black Pumas return to New Mexico
Eric Burton, a 2008 graduate of Alamogordo High School, returns to New Mexico this week when his Grammy-nominated band, the Black Pumas, play a concert in Santa Fe Thursday, June 13.
Defining the genre of the group, essentially a duo with Austin native Adrian Quesada, is the hardest thing about Black Pumas. Are they neo-soul? Are they Latin Funk? Are they psychedelic pop folk? Are they roots music?
Regardless how you label them, the easiest thing about Black Pumas is listening to Burton’s voice. It has a smooth roughness, kind of like an extra-fine 320-grit sandpaper.
Burton is the primary singer/songwriter and Quesada is the primary guitarist and producer, but both do a lot of things, and the group occasionally collaborates with other musicians.
Talking about Black Pumas’ most recent album, “Chronicles of a Diamond,” Burton had this to say: “With this album I felt very free in my vocal performance, which has a lot to do with Adrian hearing something in my voice and helping me to explore that.”
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Burton’s voice brings to mind such iconic soul artists as Otis Redding and Al Green, but it is clearly his own, and something he often credits to his musical and theatrical family members.
The duo creates much of its own original music, but also revisits older classics, such as Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” and going back even further, Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman.” Their take on “Fast Car” is largely true to the original, but their haunting version of “Wichita Lineman” makes you wonder if it’s even the same song.
Their original lyrics can also be a throwback. The song “Angel,” from their current album, was written by Burton and Quesada together. It features an example of turning lines backward, a la Stevie Wonder. The lyric is “May the stars lovely keep you … in this dream.”
Doors open for the concert at the outdoor venue Hipico Santa Fe at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13. The opening act, Abraham Alexander starts at 7 p.m., with the Black Pumas scheduled to take the stage at 8 p.m. For more information, visit lensic360.org.
SALT LAKE CITY — A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Utah has passed away in his sleep unexpectedly Saturday in New Mexico, according to a news release from The Church.
Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died from a medical cause that has not been determined, Church spokesman Sam Penrod said in a statement.
According to The Church, Martin had been serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission since May 2024. He was from Salem, Utah.
Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died in his sleep on Jan. 3 from a medical cause that has yet to be determined. He was serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow missionaries. We pray they will find comfort and strength through their faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and feel the Savior’s love as they honor Elder Martin’s life and devoted missionary service,” the statement said.
According to the release, an autopsy is planned.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
Southeastern New Mexico will see some snow while other places will generally see cooler, more winter-like temperatures. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Some notable cities in New Mexico could see multiple inches of snow, along with possible wind and cooler temperatures Sunday into Monday.
There is going to be snow across the southeast. A winter storm advisory is in effect all throughout areas like Ruidoso and out toward the Texas state line. A winter storm warning for Carlsbad and even a blizzard warning for the Guadalupe Mountains. These advisories and warnings indicate it’s going to continue until Monday at 6 p.m.
How much snow might there be? Ruidoso could see a few inches, along with other higher-elevation areas. Carlsbad might even see as much as two inches and Roswell has a very good chance of snow.
Wind gusts ranged from 23 mph for Hobbs and Clovis, 25 in Santa Rosa and similar readings in other places. Temperatures could hit sub-freezing temperatures in places like Ruidoso, Roswell, Carlsbad and Hobbs. Meanwhile, Gallup and Grants could get into the single-digits. Plus, places like Albuquerque and Santa Fe will be in the 20s but the big “winner” is Alamosa, Colorado, with 2 degrees.
Chief Meteorologist Eddie Garcia shares all the details in his full forecast in the video above.
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