What we’re about
VR New Mexico is a group for anyone interested in the magical, sometimes maddening, and always mind-expanding world of virtual reality, and its cousins: augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR).
We welcome everyone: artists, gamers, techies, curious newcomers, and VR veterans.
If you’ve ever strapped on a headset and said, “Whoa,” you belong here.
Hi, I’m Chuck. I’m the new organizer of this group here in Albuquerque. Before this, I was part of the vibrant VR scene in Columbus, Ohio, and I help run a VR club on Albuquerque’s Westside.
When I saw VR New Mexico was at risk of disappearing, I couldn’t let it happen. This group has deep roots and great bones... 8 years strong! But now we’re ready for a little reboot.
Here’s what you can expect (and help shape):
- In-person hangouts with headsets and demos
- Socials at breweries (long-neck bottles + VR = pro move)
- Experimental meetups inside social VR platforms like VRChat, Spatial, Banter, etc.
- Crossover events about AI, 3D printing, GIS, and more (via Spatial Computing group)
- Crossover events about performing, designing, and writing (via 3D Immersive Arts NM group)
This group isn’t about showing off. It’s about showing up. And it’s about trying cool stuff with curious people who love VR, or are just figuring it out.
Got ideas? Bring them.
Got a headset? Charge it.
Got nothing but interest? Perfect.
Let’s explore the metaverse, one meetup at a time.
– Chuck Webster
ChuckWebsterMD@gmail.com
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Curious about VR? Whether you’re a casual Quest explorer or just like beer with your pixels, this all-levels meetup is for you. We're bringing VR New Mexico to Santa Fe for a relaxed afternoon of demos, drinks, and cross-pollinated creativity.
The action starts at 2:00 PM with a general session for anyone interested in VR, AR, or XR. Then at 3:00 PM, the event splits into two themed “breakouts”:
- Theater in VR with 3D Immersive Arts NM
- Tech Behind the Magic with Spatial Computing
Pick your path or bounce between. Come for the plenary, stay for the brainstorms—and yes, it’s all at a brewery.
About this 3-in-1 Event:
This special meetup starts with a shared session hosted by VR New Mexico at 2:00 PM, open to anyone curious about virtual reality. Then at 3:00 PM, we split into two themed breakout groups: 3D Immersive Arts NM explores theater and storytelling in VR, while Spatial Computing dives into the tech behind immersive experiences. Come for one, explore both, or just hang out and see what happens. All meetups are co-located at the same brewery near Santa Fe, so the vibe stays fun, creative, and full of serendipity. There will be no official presentation with slides, just conversation (and maybe handouts). After all, it's a brewery.
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See all- VR New Mexico Comes to Santa Fe! Come For The Plenary, Stay For The Breakouts!Santa Fe Brewing Company, Santa Fe, NM
Curious about VR? Whether you’re a casual Quest explorer or just like beer with your pixels, this all-levels meetup is for you. We're bringing VR New Mexico to Santa Fe for a relaxed afternoon of demos, drinks, and cross-pollinated creativity.
The action starts at 2:00 PM with a general session for anyone interested in VR, AR, or XR. Then at 3:00 PM, the event splits into two themed “breakouts”:
- Theater in VR with 3D Immersive Arts NM
- Tech Behind the Magic with Spatial Computing
Pick your path or bounce between. Come for the plenary, stay for the brainstorms—and yes, it’s all at a brewery.
About this 3-in-1 Event:
This special meetup starts with a shared session hosted by VR New Mexico at 2:00 PM, open to anyone curious about virtual reality. Then at 3:00 PM, we split into two themed breakout groups: 3D Immersive Arts NM explores theater and storytelling in VR, while Spatial Computing dives into the tech behind immersive experiences. Come for one, explore both, or just hang out and see what happens. All meetups are co-located at the same brewery near Santa Fe, so the vibe stays fun, creative, and full of serendipity. There will be no official presentation with slides, just conversation (and maybe handouts). After all, it's a brewery.
