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NHCC News:

Save the Bees, a play written by New Mexico Democratic Sen. Bill O’Neill will show Friday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 5. 

In this play, we meet two senators: an older urban and liberal senator and his colleague, a younger rural and conservative senator. These two men dialogue candidly in an empty legislative chamber about their upbringing, friendship, their constituents, and the divisive issues in today’s politics which pit both senators and constituents against each other. 

Performances are 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m., Sunday at NHCC’s Wells Fargo Auditorium, at 1701 4th St SW in Albuquerque.

Tickets cost $22 with a $10 discount for students, seniors, NHCC members, veterans and AEA/SAG Union members. Visit nhccnm.org/event/save-the-bees to learn more and register. Special thanks to Steve Chavez and the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce for helping with this production. 

Raised in rural Ohio, and a graduate of Cornell University, Sen. Bill O’Neill is starting his 15th year in the New Mexico State Legislature. The author of two critically acclaimed novels and poetry collections, Save The Bees represents his first professionally produced play. He credits his early literary inspiration to his mentor, the novelist E. L. Doctorow. 

With the New Mexico Legislature back in session, it’s more important than ever for all of us to find common ground and look at issues from a fresh perspective. Save the Bees offers a unique opportunity to do just that!