uPUBLIC has multiple locations around the downtown area and the 907 address is just one. Actually…read morethat is their main office and audio studio. Across the street at 912 is their main production studio and on Central is another office. I went to all three offices today as a part of an orientation to become a uPUBLICAN which is what they call their members. They also have another location which is their prop warehouse, supposedly the most props of anywhere in the state. It is also being set up to produce a reality TV show. All of the locations had great people, facilities, and some great equipment. While at the Central Avenue location I added the spot to Yelp so hopefully that location will show up soon. uPUBLIC produces the content for ABQ cable channels 26 and 27. 26 is going to become exclusive sports and the other non-sports content on 26 will be migrated to channel 27. uPUBLIC is going through a metamorphisis and the orientation today for both old and new members was an introduction to how the intend to do things from here on out. A tour of the facilities was given as well as a talk by all the various department heads. After this we will begin taking classes on a variety of topics and hands on learning the use of the sound and video equipment. We are being prepared to produce our own show content, or if we wish, to assist, shoot video, edit, etc.

Who knew that ABQ had a walk of fame? Not me, for sure. This nondescript building on 3rd street…read moremight be the best kept media/film secret in town. The stars are there, on the ground as you enter the building, and within you'll find a busy hive of peeps who are working to change the vibe of the 505. Come as you are. The coffee is already brewed. From what I understand, uPublic supports a wealth of cinema and local telecasts, The Morning Brew being the biggie, with local personality Larry Ahrens at the helm (and his contemporary, Erin Muffoletto, rocking the locally-known). The studio itself is pretty simplistic: one side typically features a tall table, the other a couch where Larry (grand as a skyscraper) looms over the guests and somehow makes them feel at home. There you are, sandwiched between two really great personalities that really have chemistry. And let's not forget Susan, Larry's wife, who watches each segment with abandon. My God Mother. Thank you Larry and Erin, for promoting the best of New Mexico. See you soon!