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New Mexico low riders celebrate culture, push for a museum

NPR | By Katerina Barton

Published July 13, 2026 at 1:50 PM PDT

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Santa Fe is among many American communities that celebrate low rider culture. The cars are works of art and expressions of pride. At a parade, people talk about efforts to win funding for a museum.

New Mexico low riders celebrate culture, push for a museum

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