The Legend of Albuquerque

Painting the Spirit of the Southwest

For over 50 years, Francisco LeFebre has transformed the walls of New Mexico into monuments of Chicano heritage, history, and social justice.

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Francisco LeFebre Portrait
Francisco LeFebre at the park

South Broadway Park • Albuquerque, NM

A Legacy of Color & Conscience

A pioneer of the Chicano mural movement in New Mexico, Francisco LeFebre combines the grand tradition of Mexican muralists like Orozco and Rivera with the vibrant, contemporary spirit of the Southwest.

From the iconic "Nuestra Juventud" at Albuquerque High to the beloved "La Primavera," his work is more than paint on a wall—it is a dialogue with history, a mirror for the community, and a prayer for the future.

"The mural is the ideal art form... it advocates for the most vulnerable people in society through dynamic and aesthetic cultural commentary."

Major Mural Commissions

A selection from over 50 years of public art, drawn from his extensive resume.

1971: Student Union Building - NMHU, Las Vegas, NM
1974: Chicano Studies - UNM, Albuquerque, NM
1976: Realidades de Nuevo Mexico - Albuquerque Museum
1978: Albuquerque High School (Collaboration with youth)
1981: Santa Clara Catholic Church Altar - Wagon Mound, NM
1986: Parking Garage 4th & Copper NW - Albuquerque, NM
1989: Student Services Center - UNM, Albuquerque, NM
1991: Barelas Community Center - Albuquerque, NM
1994: Jaurequi Park Mural - Silver City, NM
2013: Peace and Justice Center - Albuquerque, NM
2017: Atrisco Heritage Academy High School - Albuquerque, NM
2020-2021: Albuquerque High School (Restoration)

The Digital Archive is Coming

We are currently curating a comprehensive digital retrospective of Francisco's works, sketches, and writings. Join the list to be notified when the full portfolio launches.

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