<div>Bernalillo County – The Bernalillo County Arts Board unanimously voted in October to approve artist Nani Chacon as the finalist or the North Valley Aquatics Center Public Art Project. This evening, the Board of County Commissioners voted to move forward with the art project.The project consists of a mural highlighting aquatic life naturally present in the Rio Grande that will be painted on the north wall of the center. In her proposal, Chacon indicated the mural will be centered around themes of water ecology, stewardship and pride in the native ecological system of the Rio Grande Valley. The approved budget for the project is $75,000.00.“This mural is an excellent addition to all the work that has been done to upgrade the North Valley Aquatics Center,” says Commissioner Walt Benson. “I am pleased that Ms. Chacon has included an educational component and will oversee hands-on creative projects through the after-school program for the students by offering instruction on the biodiversity of the Rio Grande and acequias’ water system. The student will apply these lessons in the design of their own piece which will be applied to the mural.”The mural is expected to be completed by end of 2025.</div>

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Aquatic Life Public Art Mural Approved by Commission

Bernalillo County – The Bernalillo County Arts Board unanimously voted in October to approve artist Nani Chacon as the finalist or the North Valley Aquatics Center Public Art Project. This evening, the Board of County Commissioners voted to move forward with the art project. The project consists of a...