New Mural at San Pedro Public Library Promotes Gun Violence Prevention

New Mexicans To Prevent Gun Violence has unveiled its 14th mural, located outside the San Pedro Public Library. The mural program, initiated in 2016, provides a platform for young artists and students to address the impact of gun violence on their communities. The mural features blended faces, the message “BURQUE CARES!” and the image of Jessica Helen Lopez, the city’s poet laureate. What sets this mural apart is its integration of augmented reality; scanning a QR code triggers a recording of Lopez reciting a spoken-word piece on gun violence. The organization aims to raise awareness and educate through visual and literary arts. Find more details in the full article.