The KiMo Theatre, a beloved cultural landmark in Albuquerque, is at risk of losing its authentic and community-oriented charm. As a passionate supporter and frequent visitor of the KiMo Theatre, I understand the deep connections that this establishment has fostered within our community. This potential transfer of operations to ASM Global/Legends threatens to erode the cultural and artistic significance of our theatre.

Currently, the KiMo Theatre operates as a vital hub for local artists, community theatre groups, and independent performers, offering affordable rental agreements that include essential services such as security, house technicians, and ticketing at no extra charge. These arrangements make it possible for many local events to happen, fostering creativity and cultural expression in Albuquerque.

However, if ASM Global/Legends takes over, the management would shift to a for-profit structure. This change would significantly increase costs for everyone involved: the artists, the event organizers, and ultimately, the patrons. Services that once were covered under the current rental agreements will incur additional fees, effectively making it prohibitive for smaller community organizations to use the space. Moreover, ASM utilizes Ticketmaster for its ticketing, which is known for high service fees that inflate ticket prices. None of these increased fees benefit the event organizers or the community and will discourage attendance due to excessive costs.

This shift in management and its subsequent increase in costs will result in a drastic reduction in the number of events that can be held at the KiMo Theatre, depriving our community of a cherished space for gathering and artistic expression. Our theatre has long been a beacon of local culture, and we cannot allow it to fall into the hands of a corporation that prioritizes profit over cultural value.

We need your help to preserve the integrity of the KiMo Theatre and to ensure that it remains a resource for our community rather than a profit-driven venture. Let us stand together to keep the spirit of the KiMo alive for future generations. Sign this petition to urge the Albuquerque authorities to prevent the transfer of KiMo Theatre operations to ASM Global/Legends. Together, we can protect our cherished cultural landmark.

The Albuquerque Theatre Guild asks that you take the time to think though what this measure would mean to the local artists who depend on this historic space and then to sign the petition, share the petition and help us get the word out!  

**This petition is generated through the Board of Directors of the Albuquerque Theatre Guild on behalf of all of the hard-working people at The KiMo Theatre.**