The Albuquerque Poet Laureate Program (APLP) celebrates poetry by recognizing a resident poet who makes meaningful connections, honors and serves our diverse community, elevates the importance of the art form, and shares poetry with Albuquerque residents. <br /> <br />The Second Albuquerque Poet Laureate (2014-16) -- announced through a poem by Merimee Moffitt on Saturday, April 25 at the Main Library in Downtown Albuquerque -- is Jessica Helen Lopez. She follows the Inaugural Albuquerque Poet Laureate Hakim Bellamy (2012-14). <br /> <br />APLP is coordinated by a seven-person Organizing Committee. The Albuquerque Poet Laureate is chosen by a separate seven-person Selection Committee, through a thorough review of the competitive applications received and a unanimous decision-making process. <br /> <br />Many thanks to Mayor Richard J. Berry, the City of Albuquerque and McCune Charitable Foundation for their recognition and continued support of this program. <br /> <br />To contact the APLP Organizing Committee or the Albuquerque Poet Laureate, please email contact(at)abqpoetlaureate.org
