Southwest Contemporary: Casa Urraca Press in midst of indie publishing renaissance
Monika Dziamka places Casa Urraca Press and publisher Zach Hively in the center of a burgeoning small publisher scene in New Mexico.
Mari Meets Old Man Gloom in NM True Certified Gift Guide
The Zozobra picture book by Jacqueline Aragón and Natalia Lopez is selected for the 2024 edition of the New Mexico True Certified Holiday Gift Guide.
Richard Vargas shortlisted for Reading the West Book Award
Voting now open for leaving a tip at the Blue Moon Motel with this prestigious award.
River Stingray, Vivian Mary Carroll read with Jules’ Poetry Playhouse
Debut authors of High Wind Warning and Talking Leaves Scrapbook read from their new works.
Poetic Routes features Margaret Randall
The Vertigo of Risk author talks about the importance of place and experience in her writing.
Coverage rolls in for Breathing Stone
Positive praise and interviews for the new nonfiction work by Betsy James.
Betsy James chats with Poetic Routes
The Breathing Stone author likens poetry to “condensed trail rations” and offers nature-centric writing prompts.
Owl Poems shortlisted for Reading the West Book Awards
Voting is open to choose Zach Hively’s poetry collection for this annual bookseller-cultivated book award.
“Report from Santa Fe” hosts Margaret Randall
Lorene Mills interviews Margaret Randall about her recent work on this PBS show.
Anna C. Martinez named Albuquerque Poet Laureate
The author of Pura Puta will now serve a two-year term in this honored role.
Pura Puta receives strong press reviews
Book reviewers respond to Anna C. Martinez’s poetic memoir.
Desert Apocrypha earns Reading the West Book Award
Readers chose Zach Hively’s poetry book from a shortlist selected by MPIBA member booksellers.
Margaret Randall receives Creative Bravos award
The City of Albuquerque recognized the author of several Casa Urraca titles for her impact on the community.
Stormclouds gains media attention
Creative and life partners Margaret Randall and Barbara Byers discuss their collaborative work.
Desert Apocrypha shortlisted for Reading the West Book Awards
Voting is open to choose Zach Hively’s poetry collection for this annual book award.
MLM talks creativity on Joe’s Tango Podcast
The author of Tango: Assemblage of Impossible Loves dives into photography, songwriting, and community building on the premier tango podcast.
Audiograms of “The Panic Broadcast, 1938” and “Suite on Jumbo” from The Hoax Poems
Leslie Grace McMurtry produced these audiogram of selections from The Hoax Poems.
City Lights launches Margaret Randall’s not quite essays
The legendary San Francisco bookstore hosts Margaret Randall as she reads from her new works.
Casa Urraca finalists in the 2021 NM/AZ Book Awards
Our entire 2020 catalogue receives recognition in poetry, art, and cover design.