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Albuquerque is a

one-of-a-kind city.

Welcome to the Duke City, or as locals endearingly call it,

we boast some of the best

“Burque.” We are grateful that

hiking, bike paths, and

you are here. Born and raised

sightseeing. On top of that, just

here, I’m extremely proud of

minutes away from any of those

our city. Having the privilege

locations, you can experience

to serve as Mayor gives me

history that is unlike anywhere

the opportunity to share what

in the country at the Indian

makes Albuquerque one of the

Pueblo Cultural Center, Historic

best travel destinations and a

Old Town, the ABQ BioPark, or

great place to live.

even our Nuclear Museum.

The Albuquerque

You can’t leave without

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kind city. I hope you have time

International Balloon Fiesta®

eating a green chile

to experience the many things

makes our city a peak

cheeseburger or an enchilada

that make our city special,

destination during the fall, but

plate with a sopaipilla at one

and that you’ll come back

we’re so much more than that.

of our local restaurants. And

again soon.

Our city is home to unmatched

don’t forget to drop by one of

natural beauty, one-of-a-kind

the many local breweries that

New Mexican cuisine, and a

win international awards for

fascinating cultural history.

their craft.

From our beautiful Bosque and Rio Grande to the Sandias,

As you can tell, Albuquerque is a one-of-a-

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CHANGE YOUR

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CONTENTS

Albuquerque defies description.

FEATURES

It’s both ancient and cutting-edge, the home of millennia-old cultures and ground-breaking technological advances. It’s

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equal parts cool and quaint. It is an oasis in the high desert,

Albuquerque chefs are leading national food trends, from Native American cuisine to booming breweries.

By Ashley M. Biggers

where four seasons color mountain foothills with spring

wildflowers and shade riverside forests golden in fall. It’s

home to record-breaking balloon pilots, to flamenco dancers,

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and to chefs preserving culture and innovating all in one bite.

Albuquerque hums with its heritage, from flamenco dance and world music, to handcrafted classical guitars.

By Mele Martinez and Steve Larese

This guide is a snapshot of the city’s sights, sounds, spices, scents, and stories that create its true flavor. Every visitor

will see the city through a different lens. A businesswoman

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may watch a traditional dance at the Indian Pueblo Cultural

The city is a canvas for murals and public art.

By Grace Parrazoli

Center or view Latin American visual art at the National

Hispanic Cultural Center. A family may glide along in the tram to the Sandia Mountains’ peak, admiring the view.

Skiers gaze on a snow-blanketed mountainside from the

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same perch. A culinary aficionado may re-awaken his taste buds with new Native American cuisine, a green chile

cheeseburger, or a compelling local craft brew. An artist may find inspiration around every turn through the city’s public

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46 THINGS TO DO

6 ICONIC ALBUQUERQUE

46 ARTS, GALLERIES & THEATRES

8 LOCAL’S GUIDE TO THE ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON

art and dynamic murals.

Each person experiences something completely unique, and

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leaves Albuquerque viewing their own world in a whole new light. Welcome to the city that will change your perspective.

10 KIDDING AROUND 11 FIELD GUIDE TO THE RIO GRANDE BOSQUE 12 ACTIVE ALBUQUERQUE 14 ART AND TECH FLY TOGETHER 32 TRUE BLUE JEWELS 34 EVENTS SNAPSHOT & CALENDAR OF EVENTS 42 DAYTRIP DREAMIN’

top of the Sandia Peak.

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The city lights from the

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47 BALLOON RIDES & AIR ADVENTURES 47 CASINOS AND NIGHTLIFE 48 SPORTS & OUTDOORS 50 MUSEUMS CULTURAL & HISTORIC CENTERS 51 SIGHTSEEING, GUIDED TOURS & TRAIN RIDES 52 SPAS & WELLNESS 53 WINERIES & BREWERIES 54 ZOOS, NATURE CENTERS, FAMILY FUN & GAMES 55 GOLF 56 SHOPPING

NEIGHBORHOODS

58 DINING

28 OLD TOWN

68 PLACES TO STAY

28 DOWNTOWN

75 VISITOR & RELOCATION SERVICES

30 NOB HILL 30 UPTOWN & MIDTOWN

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Downtown attractions

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capture Albuquerque’s cultural crossroads.

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Take in city views

Diversity Thrives in ABQ

from Sandia Peak.

Add these essential stops to your Albuquerque visit.

explain the distinct art, cultures,

DAY 1:

Center where exhibits feature

Fuel up with a breakfast burrito

in Historic Old Town. Founded

traditions, and histories of the 19 pueblos. Next, head to the National Hispanic Cultural

contemporary Hispanic art, and live performances take place

in 1706, Old Town is the city’s

throughout the year. Then, head

original neighborhood. It’s an

to the the east side to take a

Museum, where docent-led

Aerial Tramway for stunning

easy walk to the Albuquerque tours of the neighborhood

begin. The exhibition, Only in

15-minute ride on Sandia Peak views of the entire city.

Albuquerque, is an interactive

DAY 3:

primer on the city’s history.

Take a movie tour: Television

Then travel to Albuquerque’s

hits like Mr. Robot, Preacher,

Westside to hike Petroglyph

National Monument, home of centuries-old Native American

filmed in Albuquerque. Explore the city’s big-screen history

with Routes Bicycle Tours &

DAY 2:

Breaking Bad prequel, Better

Rentals or NM Film Tours. The Call Saul is still filming here.

Mexico’s Native American

Stop in the Visit Albuquerque

Pueblo Cultural Center,

for visitor information and to

communities at the Indian where interactive exhibitions

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Albuquerque is a sum of its rich and varied parts. The multicultural nature of this city means that Spanish, Mexican, Native American, and Western architectural influences are visible in some of its most iconic buildings, and linguistic influences from those same cultures can be overheard in cafés and on sidewalks. Its cuisine, inspired by the city’s colorful palette and spicy palate, is led by green and red chile (don’t spell it chili), which can be found as a staple in many dishes, even desserts. Albuquerque’s population, and especially its leaders, embrace inclusivity and Albuquerque’s identity as a cultural crossroads­— to ensure that visitors as diverse as the city itself are welcome in Albuquerque. The city is highly rated for its LGBTQ-friendly accommodations and tours. U.S. and international travelers alike will find a city welcoming to different languages, cultures, and points of view.

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and Spanish rock art.

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FOUNDED IN 1972 WITH JUST 13 balloons in a mall parking lot, the

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is now the marquee hot-air

ballooning event in the world. More than 550 balloons take flight during the nine-day October festival, which features morning mass

Pilots and crew inflate hot-air balloons for a

ascensions, evening balloon glows

morning mass ascension.

their flickering propane burners

MAKING THE MOST OF BALLOON FIESTA®

— when tethered balloons light

to create an illuminated spectacle

— and the Special Shapes RodeoTM (a gathering of unusually shaped

GETTING THERE

prime flying weather and ideal air

attending Balloon Fiesta

daily in the Duke City. The city easily

delays are inevitable. Check

Capital of the World.” In 2019, the

balloons). With nearly year-round

With nearly 1 million people

currents, balloons take flight nearly

throughout the week, traffic

earns the title of “Hot Air Ballooning event takes place Oct. 5–13.

off-site and arrive via Park &

ticket to the Chasers’ Club or

For an extra fee, grab a

Sightseeing Factory (AT&SF)

Gondola Club. Both options offer seating on private patios,

rides to the field on Trolley

and the latter comes with food

you prefer not to drive, park

Glow or Trolley Rise tours.

and entertainment.

Ride bus, the price of which

there is a designated drop-off

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for official Fiesta routes. If

Fiesta. Or, take a ride share;

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Tours & Rentals. Guides with

entertain passengers during

includes admission to the

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field with Routes Bicycle

and waiting area at the park.

If you arrive under pedal power, park your bike at the bike valet, or opt for a guided pre-dawn ride to the

This chile ristra balloon is one of nearly a

hundred special shapes at Balloon Fiesta®.

For another elevated experience,

simulator and

book a ticket for Balloons and

The Weather Lab,

Breakfast or a Dine and Glow

which explores the

Dinner at the Anderson-Abruzzo

“Albuquerque Box,” the

Albuquerque International

can watch from the museum’s balcony. For a true on-the-field

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Balloon Museum, where you

experience, stay in a glamping

flying conditions.

“If you are going to be

A hot-air balloon ride is a quintessential Duke City

tent. Watch the balloons fly

(held the first weekend) and

from the tent village or walk

others. Old Town, Albuquerque’s

to the launch field from the

original neighborhood, welcomes

accommodations, which include

visitors with free music and

restrooms, shower trailers, and

dance performances on the plaza

experience, year-round. Flights

with local outfitters like Rainbow

Ryders and World Balloon (go to VisitABQ.org for a full list) provide unsurpassed Rio Grande Valley

other camp-style amenities.

throughout the week. The Indian

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hour-long traditional Native

tradition dating to ballooning’s

Join a guided kayak excursion

American dances four times a day

early days in 1700s France, when

with New Mexico Kayak

throughout the week while Native

pilots would have a bit of bubbly

Instruction or a stand-up

American artists sell their jewelry,

on hand to appease angry farmers

pottery, and other creations in the

in whose fields they landed.

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Adventures. Paddlers see hotair balloons from the waters of

Pueblo Cultural Center presents

YEAR-ROUND

spot pilots touching down on

Named after two of

the water in a maneuver called a

Albuquerque’s ballooning

“splash and dash.”

pioneers, the Anderson-

AROUND TOWN

International Balloon Museum

Fiesta with vibrant events across the city, from the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival (held

views. Upon landing, passengers toast the ride with champagne — ­­ a

fly 90 to 95 percent of the

year. That’s unheard of. Plus, it’s a really balloon-friendly

town. I can’t think of a better place to be a pilot.” — TROY

BRADLEY, ALBUQUERQUE-

BASED BALLOON PILOT and one of the most prolific recordsetters the sport has ever seen with 64 world records in hot air, gas, and hybrid balloons.

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history including displays of several record-setting gas balloon flight capsules.

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visitors at Balloon Fiesta®.

conditions in the world. We

features exhibits on ballooning

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place. These are the best

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weekends during fiesta) to the

Hot-air balloons prepare

a balloonist, this is the

outdoor courtyard.

the Rio Grande and occasionally

The Duke City celebrates the

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KIDDING AROUND

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

HIKING AND PERFORMING ARTS

An insider’s guide to ABQ’s playful side.

“Hiking is a must, along the

Bosque and at the Petroglyph

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National Monument and

Volcano Day Use Area, [either to see the sun across the valley or reflecting on the Sandia Mountains. Experience the performing arts! Dance, theatre and live music are amazing here. I love the variety of festivals hosted throughout

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ADVENTURES begin at the four-attraction

ABQ BioPark. Visit animals,

like penguins at a soon-to-open exhibit, at the Zoo; spy the new river otters at the Aquarium; see creepy-crawlies at the

Botanic Garden; and go fishing

the city,” says CAROLYN

at Tingley Beach. Ride the Rio

DIRECTOR of Keshet Dance &

the parks. For more critter fun,

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Line mini-train that runs between

Center for the Arts.

Albuquerque has the world’s largest collection of varying Explora is part science center, part children’s museum,

“The cottonwood trees guide

and part laboratory.

you to the entrance tunnel.

At Explora — a top-ranked

science museum — kids learn by doing through hands-on

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Unser Racing Museum, where car-crazy kids can drive a

racing simulator, among other Isotopes play Triple-A baseball September. The Duke City

Gladiators hit the gridiron in professional arena football

and immersive nature-

March through June. Two Duke

oriented documentaries

City teams play the “beautiful

also learn about the state’s

plays either at the University of

famously dark night skies at

the Planetarium.

park is home to the Rattler,

and receive a

history is celebrated at the

at Isotopes Park April through

Cliff’s Amusement Park. The

Hinkle Family Fun Center

Albuquerque. The family

Natural History & Science

It’s been 60 years of thrills at

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car racing family, live in

activities. The Albuquerque

New Mexico Museum of

at the DynaTheater; you’ll

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ALL SORTS OF SPORTS The Unsers, the legendary

light, and electricity. The

once roamed New Mexico

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Rattlesnake Museum.

skeletons of dinosaurs that

displays and a viewing room

TESS COATS, OWNER of Spur

the American International

showcases the towering

Inside, there are hands-on

a dip in the Rio Grande,” says

species of live rattlesnakes at

exhibits about water,

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that overlooks wildlife enjoying

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during] morning or evenings

game:” Albuquerque Sol F.C.

New Mexico Soccer Stadium or at St. Pius High School on the

Westside. A new USL team, New Mexico United, launches in the spring of 2019 at Isotopes Park.

one of the top 25 wooden

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roller coasters in the world;

On the east side of the Sandias,

the 3,000-foot-long screamer is a destination by itself. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day,

head to the 122-acre Wildlife West Nature Park to see

black bear, coyote, and elk in

Cliff’s has 24 rides, carnival

their natural habitat. Another

games, and a splash park, too.

East Mountains favorite is the

For arcade games, bumper cars,

miniature western village at the

laser golf, and mini golf, head to Hinkle Family Fun Center.

Tinkertown Museum, charming and quirky and worth the drive.

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FIELD GUIDE TO THE

RIO GRANDE BOSQUE Spot wildlife and native plants along the river.

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T HE RIO GRANDE BOSQUE (forest) stretches from Sandia Pueblo on the north to Isleta Pueblo in the south. Off the paved Paseo del Bosque path, trails weave through the shady cottonwood woodland where you can spot diverse wildlife and native plants.

Can you spot the wildlife?

UP IN THE AIR )AND NEAR THE WATER( SANDHILL CRANE:

The Rio Grande is on the north-

NEAR THE WATER

south migratory flyway for the Sandhill. He’s long-legged, ash

NEW MEXICO WHIPTAIL:

colored, with a bright red cap

One of the most common of

and long bill. See them in the

the bosque lizards, he has a

Rio Grande Valley from late

blue tail and wavy mid-back

October to March.

stripe.

COOPER’S HAWK:

The grayish brown Cooper’s

LOOK AROUND — PLANTS

This gray-brown toad with a

Hawk is the most abundant in

white stripe down its back is

the bosque. Look for their long,

PLAINS PRICKLY PEAR: Paddle-shaped, dark-

bosque, they get their name

frequently

rounded tails decorated with

green pads have clusters of

from their spring seed dispatch,

seen near

horizontal black stripes.

long spines. It flowers with

which looks like cotton.

WOODHOUSE’S TOAD:

puddles after rain.

RIO GRANDE COTTONWOOD: The most abundant tree in the

extravagant yellow-orange GREATER ROADRUNNER:

blooms in spring.

The New Mexico State Bird is PAINTED TURTLE:

unmistakable: He has a black

With an olive-green to brown

crest, long tail, and a dark grey

shell, the painted turtle has

and white speckled body — and

a distinctive red stripe on its

looks nothing like the famous

underbelly.

roadrunner from the cartoon.

Why I Love it Here

“The magical thing about hiking through the Paseo del Bosque is that it looks different at every time

of year. What city has a park like that right in the middle? Central Park has nothing on El Bosque! It’s so organic and stunning and singular.” — JULIA MANDEVILLE, CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER, Harwood Art Center

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ACTIVE ALBUQUERQUE Stay and play. Find your perfect activity match.

BY BIKE

ON FOOT

BY PADDLE

The 16-mile Paseo del Bosque

Start at the Elena Gallegos Picnic

The Rio Grande offers flat-water

hiking, like the Pino Trail. Drive or

boarding. MST Adventures rents

Area for high desert foothills

Trail cruises along the river.

Cycle the Tramway Trail or bike along the foothills on the east

take the tram to the Crest Trail — to

side. Rent some wheels from

the north, the trail intersects with

the city’s PACE bike share,

La Luz Trail, an eight-mile route

with stations in Downtown

for fit hikers. The east side of the

and Nob Hill.

Sandias, accessible by car, has

kayaking and stand-up paddle

equipment and runs guided tours.

Paddling the Rio Grande

dozens of hiking trails in Cibola Road cycling

National Forest.

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Hiking the Sandia Mountains

Snowboarding Sandia

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ON SKIS OR BOARD The Sandia Peak Aerial

Tramway takes passengers on a breathtaking 2.7-mile ride from the foothills to the 10,378-foot Sandia Peak. At the top, ski or

board the trails at Sandia Peak Ski Area (weather permitting).

Golfing at top-ranked courses

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Massage with desert views

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The Northeast Heights’ The Back

To the east, Paa-Ko Ridge is

two. For a hot stone massage,

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the No. 2–ranked course in the

visit Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon at

Warriors Golf Club, Santa Ana

& Spa. Stop off for a soak at

state. To the north are Twin

Golf Course, and Sandia Golf Club, all renowned for their

course designs. To the south, the Championship Golf Course at

the University of New Mexico has hosted multiple NCAA

Championships. Isleta Golf

Club’s 27-hole course flows past three lakes.

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Porch Day Spa offers retreat

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort the Green Reed Spa at Sandia

Resort & Casino. Near Old Town, The Arogya Center at the El

Vado Motel provides Ayurvedic

treatments. A post-golf massage awaits at the Spa at Isleta.

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VisitABQ.org/Arts Left: Odd City built an interactive rowboat.

Facing page, top:

Storylab offers immersive dining experiences.

The family friendly installations follow the adventures of visionary inventor Dr. Odd, based loosely on the story of the Odyssey. The creators’ backgrounds in film, technology, fabrication, and visual and performing art shines through the installations and concept: Torres says Odd City is a mixture of carnival-meets-Art Deco-meets-technology. Beyond the entertainment value of Odd City, though, is the cultivation of a technological and creative community of local artists working

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Albuquerque’s a hub for creative techies redefining art in the 21st century.

on experimental projects.

Albuquerque-based Storylab Interactive — a team of artists, museum professionals, technologists and designers — has partnered with local restaurants and chefs to create unique dining events. These interactive art installations blend digital art, motion tracking and the culinary arts. Storylab’s space, Electric Playhouse, Downtown, merges the physical and digital worlds.

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You can see Storylab’s work in other environments, too. At the the Downtown festival SOMOS

ABQ BioPark, interactive kiosks

IN THE SHADOW OF THE

One example of this intersection

Sandia Mountains, a physicist

of immersive storytelling is

designs fractals on hot-air

Albuquerque art collective Odd

balloons and digital storytellers

City. Founded by local video and

LED bridge and into a lighthouse

Balloon Fiesta® visitors may

connect technology with human

digital producer Phillip Torres

installation that doubled as an

recognize Dr. Jonathan

interaction. The combination

and a collaborative of local

immersive theater. The display

Wolfe’s creations. As founder

of world-class scientists and

artists, it features immersive

was the first of three planned

and creative director of the

contemporary artists makes

theatre, technology, and three-

installations popping up through

Albuquerque-based nonprofit

for a productive mix of creative

dimensional installations in which

May 2019. A ticketed immersive

Fractal Foundation, Wolfe

innovation in Albuquerque.

visitors are active participants. At

experience is planned for fall 2019.

combines his background in

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ABQ, visitors rowed a kinetic boat,

help visitors learn about the

park’s newest arrivals, river otters.

and walked over an interactive

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ART

“Albuquerque presents an abundant

environment of endless possibilities where the world’s greatest minds in science and

engineering, arts and crafts, and ranching and farming coexist. I absolutely love to

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and surroundings, from multifaceted

skies and landscapes, to the indigenous,

transplanted or ‘transported’ human spirits that breathe life into the great Land of

Enchantment from the throne of the Duke

visual neurophysiology (the

the math using 2D and 3D

study of how humans perceive

zooms that dazzle.

the world around them) with his fascination with fractals — infinitely complex patterns that are self-similar across different

At the National Museum of

Nuclear Science & History,

art meets tech in a permanent

scales. “They are inspiring and

exhibit on pop culture at the

powerful, and they have many

dawn of the Atomic Age. It

educational applications. We

explores tv, movies, comic

like to show how math and

books, toys, and more.

City!”— DANETTE LOVATO, FOUNDER of

entertainment company DLPME Inc.

KRISTY GRAYBILL

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science are not the boring, irrelevant topics a lot of kids

Dr. Jonathan Wolfe

think they are,” Wolfe says.

helped design three Fractal Foundation balloons.

The Fractal Foundation has designed and flies three balloons decorated with fractal patterns during Balloon Fiesta. Wolfe also produces shows that illustrate fractals’ First Friday Fractals, held the first Friday of each month at

the New Mexico Museum of Natural Science & History

Planetarium. The show explains

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visual expressions, including

Why I Love it Here

“I love the ‘underground’ art community here. There’s a lot going on, even if it isn’t readily apparent to the general public. I also love the exceptional

talent pool of tech-oriented people.”

— JOHN-MARK COLLINS, CREATIVE DIRECTOR of Storylab Interactive

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Hints of chile infuse everything from beer to chocolate; Native American flavors and Spanish wine harken to the city’s founders and its history.

NEW BURQUE CUISINE LOCAL CHEFS ARE LEADING NATIONAL FOOD TRENDS

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Pueblo Harvest

serves new Native American cuisine.

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“All the small farmers in the community are such a big part of why I love this place…the Rio Grande corridor produces quite a bit of amazing food for all local restaurants to draw from.” — JOHNATHAN PERNO, EXECUTIVE CHEF at Campo at Los Poblanos Historic Inn &

A

Organic Farm

LBUQUERQUE’S MIX of

and squash (the “three sisters”), foraged

cultures makes it one of the most

ingredients, like wild spinach, piñon (pine

interesting food cities in the country,

nuts) and sage, and wild game, such as elk

according to Food Network celebrity chef

and rabbit, in a culinary marriage of tradition

Bobby Flay. Hints of chile infuse everything

and innovation. This blend emerges in dishes

from beer to chocolate; Spanish wines and

such as slow-braised bison short ribs with

flavors harken to the city’s founders and its

juniper; and sage and cedar-infused broth

history. And to accompany every meal is a

served with yucca, acorn squash and pepitas.

great beer: the city has one of the highest numbers of breweries and taprooms per capita, currently ranking 12th in the nation,

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, where

the restaurant is located, grows some of these ingredients in its Resilience Garden.

award winners. Coffee roasters, too, have

takes a similarly elevated approach to Native

opened third-wave shops with architectural

American fare. “We want to stay true to the

interest and high-quality brews.

ingredients of the region and the intended

And, while the city is long known for

purpose, but put a modern, familiar spin on

its New Mexican cuisine, chefs here are

it,” says Patrick Mohn, regional executive chef.

reclaiming and elevating Native American

The restaurant aims to gather ingredients

cooking — after all, indigenous cuisine is the

from indigenous sources, like beef from the

original farm-to-table menu.

Navajo Nation in northwest New Mexico, and

At Pueblo Harvest, chef Brent Moore

brings to life the staples of corn, beans,

Locals Recommend Lauren and Jason Greene of The Grove Café & Market recommend

starting the day at the

Downtown Growers’

Market (April-October).

Their favorites? The

Burque Bakehouse for

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Level 5, on the fifth floor of Hotel Chaco,

among which there are flavor innovators and

blue corn from the Santa Ana Pueblo, just north of Albuquerque.

Indigenous ingredients and dishes also

influence the menus at Corn Maiden within Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa (owned by Santa Ana Pueblo).

FOODIE HOTSPOTS FOR LUNCH its

GRAB A BEER at Bow

FOR DINNER, make a

Raspberry Farm to

Town for unique takes on

Co., Bosque Brewing

sample homemade ice

salad in an airy setting or

Company, or Sidetrack

Los Poblanos Historic

their most amazing pastries; Heidi’s

cream and pick up a jar of Heidi’s Jam (raspberrychile is a local fave).

Vinaigrette near Old

Farina Pizzeria for artisan

& Arrow Brewing

Brewing Company. Or

reservation at Campo at Inn & Organic Farm, on a working lavender and

pies with a focus on local

continue happy hour with

produce farm, for a true

ingredients, located in

cocktails at Still Spirits.

farm-to-table experience.

East Downtown.

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Locals Recommend

NEW MEXICAN FOOD EL PINTO RESTAURANT & CANTINA

and lunch spot. “I kind of want

EL MODELO

to look in the kitchen and see

“The chile is hot...The chile is

somebody’s grandma. And

made for the locals.” — Jeff

Barelas Coffee House gives you

Erway, La Cumbre Brewing Co.

that.” — Hakim Bellamy, poet and

“El Pinto restaurant probably has

MARY AND TITO’S CAFÉ

City of Albuquerque employee.

“Mary & Tito’s Cafe is a major

one of the best patios in town...

CASA DE BENAVIDEZ

It has great New Mexican food,

Known for its sopaipillas,

completely authentic New

and you can just sit and drink a

fried dough usually served

Mexican.” — Jonathan Perno,

margarita with views that are just

with honey for dessert but

sensational.” — Scott Appelman of

sometimes stuffed with

Rainbow Ryders

institution here. … It’s all

chef at Campo

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savory fillings, like in its famed sopaipilla burger.

SADIE’S OF NEW MEXICO decades-long history, this

DURAN’S CENTRAL PHARMACY

restaurant serves plates

Killer New Mexican food served

overflowing with its sizzling red

in the back of an operating

and green chile.

pharmacy. “[Duran’s] has been

With three locations and a

BARELAS COFFEE HOUSE

When in Doubt, Add Chile BURQUEÑOS ADD THE STATE FRUIT TO PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING.

around forever and ever. It’s just killer New Mexican.” — Jason Green, owner of The Grove

The chicharrones (fried pork belly or rinds) are epic at this Barelas neighborhood breakfast

Café & Market

GREEN CHILE CHEESEBURGER

ICE CREAM AND POPSICLES

required to add green chile

Van Rixel Bros. red-chile

In the Duke City, it’s practically to cheeseburgers. Laguna

Burger and 66 Diner serve perennial favorites. MÁS -

Tapas y Vino, inside Hotel

SAVOR THE BEST OF

Andaluz, is the reigning champ

ALBUQUERQUE

of the state’s 2018 Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown, which pits the state’s top chefs against each other. Founded in 1952, Blake’s Lotaburger

serves a tried-and-true version.

CHOCOLATE

Satiate your sweet tooth with an

Eldora Chocolate bar with mole (chile and spices) or a “Hulk” truffle with green chile and caramel from Cocopotamus.

AWARD-WINNING STEAKHOUSE located at the

CROWNE PLAZA ALBUQUERQUE Monday - Thursday - 5:30pm-9:30pm Friday - Saturday - 5:30pm-10:00pm, Closed Sundays

For reservations please call 505.889.8071 or visit TheRanchersClubofNM.com 1901 University Boulevard NE 18

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Wood-fired Grill • Extensive Wine List • Live Piano Music Wed. - Sat.

The Chocolate Cartel serves chocolate-chunk gelato. For paletas (fruit popsicles) grab a not-too-sweet treat like chile mango or watermelon chile

from Pop Fizz at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.

SUSHI

Try the albacore tuna green chile roll at Japanese

Kitchen; or the green chile

roll with green-chile tempura, cucumber, avocado and a

spicy sauce at AmerAsia/ Sumo Sushi.

Locals Recommend…

AFTER DARK

COFFEE SHOPS VILLA MYRIAM

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Villa Myriam has two locations, one of which is the site of its

roasting operation. It serves single-origin coffee from

HEN THE SUN GOES DOWN, nightlife heats up,

particularly in the Nob Hill and

Downtown neighborhoods. Zinc Wine Bar

the family’s Colombian farm.

& Bistro’s Cellar Bar in Nob Hill is a favorite

The Brew by Villa Myriam has provided coffee services to

for jazz, blues, and Latin rhythms from local

Hollywood movie shoots around

bands. Downtown, Sister Bar is a hot spot

the world.

for bands and danceable DJ music. The city’s breweries double as music venues,

PRISMATIC COFFEE

featuring live acts and singer-songwriter open mic nights. Hot spots: Marble

Pure third-wave coffee with no

Brewing Company, Canteen Brewhouse,

compromise…Prismatic Coffee

Ponderosa Brewing Company, and Red

has its own roasting program.

Door Brewing.

LITTLE BEAR COFFEE

Rooftop bars, like Ibiza at Hotel

Andaluz; Apothecary Lounge at Hotel

“They acquire a lot of rotating

Parq Central; Level 5 at Hotel Chaco;

roasters from all over the place,

and the cantina at Seasons Rotisserie &

so it’s really neat to be able to

Grill serve signature cocktails with views.

go in there and get some of the best-roasted coffee in the

The city’s resorts and casinos keep fun flowing after dark, too. Triple Sevens

country,” says Tertia Gillett with Prismatic Coffee.

Saloon at Isleta Resort & Casino is part

saloon, part sports bar, and part dance

club. Isleta Amphitheater hosts headlining national acts at its outdoor venue. It’s “up on a mesa and you just get amazing 360 views of the western sunset,” says Missy

Begay of Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. Tlur Pa Lounge at Sandia Resort & Casino

delivers beats from local DJs and live bands several nights a week, while its 4,000-seat outdoor theater hosts big-name national acts and the ballroom features casino headliners. Popejoy Hall, the largest

indoor concert venue in the state, hosts everything from touring Broadway shows to speakers to local philharmonic concerts.

Kiva Auditorium, in the Albuquerque

Convention Center, is where stars shine: the 2300-seat venue has hosted Jerry

Seinfeld, Eddie Vedder, and Norah Jones, among many others.

CUTBOW COFFEE “Paul Gallegos is a new, really fun roaster. He used to work for Peet’s Coffee and he just came to Albuquerque to open Cutbow. I really like what he’s doing,” says Thomas Isole of Trifecta Coffee Company.

HUMBLE COFFEE COMPANY With two locations in town, Humble has a cool vibe. “It’s a bit more of a hipster scene, but they have some really great drinks going on down there, and it’s just a fun space,” Thomas Isole says.

With an upcoming location in One Central, this favorite Downtown coffee shop is hitting its groove.

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DEEP SPACE COFFEE

Hotel Chaco’s Level 5 grants rooftop views.

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ALBREWQUERQUE

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ITH MORE THAN 50 BREWERIES AND TAPROOMS, this creative hop-

bed excels in quantity and quality, winning medals at top competitions like the Great

American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup. “We outperform similarly sized states by a long shot,” says John Gozigian, executive

director of the New Mexico Brewers Guild.

Jeff Erway, founder of La Cumbre

Brewing Co. observes, “I don’t think many craft beer drinkers expect to come to New Mexico and have their mind blown by our beer, but honestly, most people come and they’re kind of shocked by how good this city’s beer is.”

ABQ’s brewing operations popped up in restaurants in the late 1990s. Two

early influencers, Il Vicino (now brewing

as Canteen Brewhouse) and Kellys Brew

Pub, still operate today. Head brewer Ted Rice’s success at another restaurant in the early 2000s inspired him and his business

partners to open Marble Brewery in 2008. It

launched a craft brewery wave that continues today; it now has three locations. There’s even a bed-and-brew: Housed in an 1880s brothel and saloon, the newly renovated

Painted Lady Bed & Brew provides cozy

accommodations paired with daily servings of local craft beer.

Duke City breweries have found a niche with hop-forward beers that stand up to the city’s chile-smothered cuisine. “IPAs pair well with spiciness and can punch through that flavor,” Gozigian says.

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Draft PAINT IT BLACK MILK STOUT

RED DOOR BREWING CO.

WOODEN TEETH TURTLE MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY

2018 Great American Beer Festival Gold

PILSNER MARBLE BREWERY

2016 World Beer Cup Bronze

Picks

GRAPE HISTORY

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ONG BEFORE THE FIRST VINES were planted in California’s

wine country, Franciscan monks were cultivating sacramental grapes in New Mexico, making it the oldest wine-growing region in the country. Albuquerque’s wineries continue that

SCOTIA SCOTCH ALE

tradition today — and with far

BOSQUE BREWING COMPANY

more varietal choices.

PIÑON COFFEE PORTER

for its sparkling wine, has

RIO BRAVO BREWING CO.

been around since 1984. At

2018 Brussels Beer

its tasting room, sample its

Challenge Gold

new Tamaya Rose, created

Gruet Winery, renowned

in partnership with Tamaya

FRINGE JACKET SAISON (BELGIAN SAISON)

Vineyards, one of the only Native American-owned

BOW AND ARROW

commercial vineyards in the

BREWING CO.

country. Casa Rondeña’s

EL MALPAIS STOUT

its Tuscan-style North Valley

creations can be sampled at

LA CUMBRE BREWING CO.

winery and tasting room. St.

Beer Fest Silver

homegrown bottles from

Clair Winery & Bistro pours

2018 Great American

the St. Clair family of wines (the largest wine producer in the state) paired with French country cuisine. Newcomer

VARA Wines celebrates Spain and New Mexico’s historical

MANGOSE (LEIPZIG GOSE)

wine connections with Spanish and American vintages.

QUARTER CELTIC BREWPUB

CHOCOLATE MILK STOUT BOXING BEAR BREWING CO. 2016 Great American Beer

Festival’s Mid-Size Brewpub and Mid-Size Brewpub Brewer of Gold, 2016 Great American Beer Festival Gold IMAGES PROVIDED BY THE BREWERIES

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the Year, 2016 World Beer Cup

Casa Rondeña

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Kayla Lyall performs at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque,

where guests are feet away from the action.

Some call flamenco a dance, but it is really much richer than choreographed steps.

SPANISH INFLUENCE ALBUQUERQUE HUMS WITH ITS HERITAGE.

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Dance is just one piece

of the flamenco art form.

Eva Encinias (center) and children Marisol and Joaquin have helped establish

Albuquerque as a premier flamenco

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destination outside of Spain.

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

Clarita raised Eva to be a dancer, and she

D

made a career educating and performing

YNAMIC ART FORMS WITH DEEP SPANISH ROOTS have

FLAMENCO MECCA

as a young woman. She passed the tradition on to her children, Marisol and

Enthusiasts from all over the world travel

Joaquin, who have joined her in the art.

to Albuquerque to immerse themselves in

Eva brought flamenco to Albuquerque in a

heart. For locals, it seems as though

flamenco. What about the city makes space for

way that no one had ever imagined and has

flamenco and Spanish and classical guitar

an art form created halfway around the world?

helped make Albuquerque the flamenco

have always been a part of Albuquerque’s

In the mid-20th century, Juana Lopez

embedded into the city’s cultural

performing arts landscape — a natural

Candelaria Martinez, Marisol Encinias’

extension of the state’s Spanish heritage.

great-grandmother, began to teach her

“Albuquerque is the perfect breeding

capital of the U.S. In 1985, she founded the National Institute of Flamenco, which

has enriched the city of Albuquerque with

son and daughter flamenco. Marisol’s

classes; a traveling repertory, Yjastros; a

place for this art form,” says flamenco artist

grandmother, Clarita Garcia de Aranda,

major in flamenco dance at the University

and educator Marisol Encinias. New Mexico

then opened her own home-based

of New Mexico; and, in 1987, the creation

is home to the highest number of flamenco

flamenco studio in Albuquerque in the

of Festival Flamenco de Alburquerque —

companies, artists and studios per capita

1940s. Clarita, in particular, represented

today, it’s the largest flamenco festival in

outside of Spain, and Albuquerque hosts

flamenco for the Albuquerque community.

the world outside of Spain.

the longest-running flamenco festival in the

“She was arguably New Mexico’s first

Western Hemisphere, Festival Flamenco

“I go to Spain and tell people I’m from

professional flamenco dancer,” Marisol

Albuquerque, and they all know exactly

says, “performing traditional pieces such

where we are because of this festival,” Eva

as verdiales, farruca, and zapateado”

Encinias says. “It’s so rewarding to know

really much richer than choreographed

at many of the city’s legendary events.

that Albuquerque is respected like that for

steps. This three-part art form includes

Perhaps Clarita’s greatest contribution was

our flamenco.”

dance, guitar music, and song, plus the

her daughter, Eva Encinias, who has gone

toque des palmas — a rhythmic hand-

on to become one of the most important

clapping.

curators of flamenco in the United States.

Internacional de Alburquerque.

Some call flamenco a dance, but it is

This story is adapted from Heritage Magazine, Summer 2016.

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HANDCRAFTED IN ALBUQUERQUE

BY S T E V E L A R E S E on to his six sons, and today the Pimentel name is revered in the world of lutherie.

“We’re one of the few guitar makers

phrases of concert-quality Bach mix with

in the world where everything is done by

the scent of sanded cedar, mahogany,

hand, from the initial cuts to the finishing,”

and rosewood. Beyond the retail space

Rick says. “New Mexico’s climate is perfect

displaying a panoply of Pimentels’ guitars,

for drying the wood we use. These guitars

Rick Pimentel is painstakingly inlaying coral

are really a part of New Mexico. They can

and turquoise into a guitar he’s building.

only be made here.”

For the past 67 years, the Pimentel

Pimentel guitars marry physics and

family has been making custom guitars

artistry, as the brothers inlay intricate custom

sought by players and collectors worldwide

designs. The Zia symbol that appears on the

for their tonality, craftsmanship, and

New Mexico state flag is also a popular design

artistry. Pimentels have been compared to

request, and Rick explains that the family has

Stradivarius violins in terms of one-of-a-

Zia Pueblo’s blessing to use the symbol.

kind qualities. Renowned musicians such

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ALK IN TO PIMENTEL GUITARS, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT and

Pimentel guitar after the Sunrise model

guitars, which can cost $15,000. Brothers

was designated as the official State Guitar

Rick, Robert and Victor carry on their father

of New Mexico in 2009, among many

Lorenzo’s legacy of unsurpassed guitar

other awards and honors. In 2017, the U.S.

making. Hector and Gustavo are both

House of Representatives and the Senate

accomplished guitarists and play at venues

recognized the Pimentel family for their

and restaurants across Albuquerque.

talent and contributions to New Mexico.

Lorenzo, who passed away in 2010, was

The Pimentel brothers are busier than

born in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. He learned

ever. And with Robert’s grandson, Robert

guitar making from his stepbrothers

Pimentel III, now studying to become a

when he was 14. In 1951, at 23, he moved

master luthier, the Pimentel name will

to Carlsbad, New Mexico, and began

grace guitars for generations to come, all

making guitars professionally. Word of

hand-crafted in Albuquerque.

the quality of his instruments spread,

“It’s a wonder to share our family’s

and he eventually moved his family to

passion with people all over the world,”

Albuquerque and made guitars until the

Rick says. “Music unites all of the souls of

day he died. Lorenzo passed that passion

the world.”

await finishing steps in the Pimentel Guitars’ workshop.

Why I Love it Here “The music in

The state of New Mexico purchased a

as Ottmar Liebert proudly play Pimentel

Hand-crafted guitars

Albuquerque is phenomenal. The city is so diverse, and art is everywhere.

Art and music bring us all together.

There’s nothing better than appreciating each other’s talents on any given

night, especially with our beautiful

weather.” — RICK PIMENTEL, LUTHIER AND MUSICIAN at Pimentel Guitars, Music &

Entertainment

GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW This annual, three-day event

features the sights and sounds of Native America and tribes from around the globe. April 25–27

“I love Albuquerque because people appreciate tradition and speak Spanish. It’s like a big, small town. It’s my

home!”— EVA ENCINIAS, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of National Institute of Flamenco

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Why I Love it Here

The Gathering of Nations features Native dance from hundreds of tribes.

World Music and Dance FLAMENCO

present improvisational dance

Thursday night salsa dance party

Flamenco Internacional de

and music just steps from

with free, pre-show lessons.

the audience. The Tablao

The 32nd Annual Festival Alburquerque, hosted by the National Institute of

Flamenco, takes place June

14–22 in 2019 and features the best of Spain’s traditional and contemporary flamenco artists.

Tablao Flamenco

Albuquerque, located at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town,

is the country’s first purposebuilt flamenco

inspired wines and spirits,

and traditional tapas. Casa Flamenca, also in Old

Town, offers seasonal tablao performances featuring worldrenowned artists from Spain, Mexico, and the United States.

WORLD MUSIC AND DANCE

Salsa Under the Stars features

tablao. It presents

live salsa and Latin music

world-class flamenco

presented by the New Mexico

performers Friday

Jazz Workshop, Fridays in the

through Sunday, and late shows during Festival Flamenco de Alburquerque, when ©JADE LEYVA

serves sangria, regionally

the venue packs with international visitors. Tablaos

summer at the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheatre.

Dance to live salsa at The

Cooperage Restaurant &

Lounge on Saturdays; QBar in

Hotel Albuquerque kicks off its

Globalquerque, Sept. 20-21,

is the Southwest’s world music multi-stage festival with artists from around the globe.

At the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, members of

indigenous tribes from around the world compete in a dance and drumming competitions.

CLASSICAL GUITAR Hector Pimentel plays at

the popular New Mexican

restaurant Casa de Benavidez on Fridays and Saturdays.

National Hispanic

Cultural Center — Pimentel

Concert Series is an ongoing concert series of world-class classical guitarists.

Globalquerque is an annual two-day global music festival that features musicians from around the world.

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THE CITY IS A CANVAS FOR MURALS AND PUBLIC ART.

BY G R AC E PA R R A Z O L I

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MURAL MOSEY

LBUQUERQUE PROUDLY WEARS ITS ARTISTRY ON ITS SLEEVE — or rather, its buildings. It is home to one of the first public art programs in the country, and today hundreds of murals cover surfaces across the city,

Get a map of the the city’s murals at murosabq.org

from the Albuquerque Convention Center to local coffee

shops, featuring Native American symbolism, local heroes, vibrant nature scenes, and abstract contemporary design.

Ernest Doty’s “We Exist Between Limbo and

Purgatory” can be seen at 100 Central Ave. SW, on a Downtown mural walk. Right: Larry Bob Phillips painted “Signs of the Times.”

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PAINTING THE TOWN RED, AND EVERY OTHER COLOR

Why I Love it Here

“There’s art with heart here! We

collaborate and support each other

so that creativity can flourish.”

— KEI TSUZUKI AND MOLLY LUETHI, FOUNDERS of Kei & Molly Textiles, site of “Making Our Way”

ALBUQUERQUE MURAL FEST Mural Fest turns

Albuquerque into an

international arts district, celebrating its innovative spirit with artistry and

activism. The state’s largest public art festival features

volunteer painting sessions, block parties, live music,

culinary events, and gallery

openings. Mural Fest 2019 will “Making Our Way” reflects the

migration stories of Kei & Molly

take place in late September and run through October.

turning a street corner and

Lead, where other 2017 Mural

epicenter for murals because

unexpectedly encountering a

Fest artworks include Voelker’s

the city’s support for public

bright new work. Downtown

“Perseverance” and a portrait of

art started early and never let

Albuquerque is concentrated

labor leader Dolores Huerta by

up. The Art in Municipal Places

with public art, so a casual stroll

Jodie Herrera.

Ordinance, which adds one

or a bike ride (try the city’s Pace

percent to city construction

bike-share program) can quickly

a number of the murals. Celia

budgets for commissioning and

turn into an impromptu art hop.

Kimball’s “Heritage” depicts

purchasing public art, has paid

Even so, it helps to know what

heroes whose names are not in

for the acquisition of a thousand

not to miss.

history books, but whose work is

Albuquerque is, in part, an

Regional citizens appear in

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Textiles’ employees.

A. Thompson painted “Beauty is in Her.”

no less deserving of attention. It

SLEEP INSPIRED

outdoor murals, sculptures,

by Thomas Christopher Haag,

honors Albuquerque firefighters

mosaics, indoor tapestries, and

is a towering triptych of animal

of yore. Gilberto Guzman’s

Contemporary Native

various other media.

iconography. This is one of a

“The Harvest” features farmers

cluster of 516 ARTS–presented

selling their produce at the local

murals just a short walk from

market. And “Making Our Way”

says Natalie Voelker, an

each other, along with “Color

(designed by Kei Tsuzuki and

Albuquerque-based artist

Sphere” (PA System, with help

Molly Luethi), portrays women

whose murals include the

from Working Classroom), “The

and children immigrating

40-foot-long “Perseverance.”

Fall of the Ten Suns” (Jessica

against a backdrop of textile-like

“One of the things that I think

Angel with Working Classroom),

patterns.

is most special about this place

“We Exist Somewhere Between

is that artists are making an

Limbo and Purgatory” (Ernest

active effort to connect with the

Doty), and “Signs of the Times”

community and represent the

(Larry Bob Phillips with students

people that are here. They make

from Central New Mexico

work that the public is really

Community College) — a tribute

going to respond to. So it’s not

to the neon marvels of Route 66.

just a picture. It’s a dialogue,”

Haag also painted “Quetzalcoatl

she says.

Returns with Some New Ideas,”

“There’s a real diversity of artists working here,”

MURAL HOPPING Part of the thrill of

Albuquerque’s public art is

“Totem of the Ancient Ones”

American artists painted

murals in 36 guest rooms at Nativo Lodge. The rooms

feature work by artists such as Rhett Lynch, Rose B.

Simpson, and Del Curfman, immersing guests in

elements of their cultures.

a 100-foot snake, during

the inaugural Mural Fest.

The snake approaches the intersection of Broadway and

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To locate these neighborhoods in the Albuquerque area, please see the map and key on page 78.

BURQUE

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HISTORIC OLD TOWN Old Town, with its original

adobe buildings, gardens, and charming alleyways leading to galleries and shops, is

BY BLOCK

Albuquerque’s historic heart.

In 1706, Spanish colonists settled here, constructing adobe homes around a central plaza. Today, these charming centuries-old structures house local art galleries, gift shops, and restaurants.

GO, SEE, AND DO IN THESE UNIQUE AREAS.

Festivals, dance, and musical performances take place on the plaza, and the two cannons here mark New Mexico’s role during the Civil War when

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DOWNTOWN AND EDO Downtown, between First and Eighth streets around Central Avenue, is Albuquerque’s nightlife epicenter with restaurants, bars, music venues, galleries, and theatres. Murals and public art surprise visitors at every turn. Theatre and concertgoers enjoy productions

at Kiva Auditorium in the

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tours take visitors

around Downtown.

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Center, and live music ranging

from jazz to punk can be heard in smaller venues throughout the neighborhood. Two original Route 66 movie houses remain

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boutique-quality clothing and

street from Hotel Chaco is

jewelry to quirky, inexpensive

the shopping destination of

keepsakes such as New Mexico-

Spur Line Supply Co. with a

themed T-shirts, stickers, and of

handful of alcoves devoted

course, ristras — strings of dried

faiths enjoy carols, tamales, hot

to men’s and women’s wear,

chile. Watch as artists make

in learning about New Mexico’s

chocolate, and one another’s

children’s toys and clothing,

jewelry underneath the portal

art, history, and science. On

company. Concerts in the gazebo

body products, and home

on the east side of the plaza,

Christmas Eve, Old Town is

take place nearly year-round.

music. Albuquerque’s nationally

comfort food.

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What’s New: On the east side

of Downtown is One Central, a

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recognized microbrew industry

brand-new mixed-use building

is well represented Downtown,

featuring studio and two-

and dive bars accept their

bedroom apartments, plus retail,

classification with pride.

entertainment, and dining on the

Throughout the year, events

ground level.

live music, food trucks, and

Take it Home: Sumner & Dene

Plaza, with an interactive water

furniture, and jewelry, much of

family-friendly movies to Civic

fountain and jungle gym for kids and the Al Hurricane Pavilion for performances. Route 66 throwback destinations worth a visit include 66 Diner, a classic

Creations in Art offers paintings, it created by local artisans. For

something edgy, check out 516 ARTS, home to contemporary

art and rotating museum-quality exhibitions.

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building that now hosts live

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a refurbished 1938 gas station

a 1941 Mediterranean-style

businesses within Old Town’s 10

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soda shop, and Standard Diner,

1927 picture palace celebrated the Historic El Rey Theater,

recently reopened near Old

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of paper sacks filled with sand

directly to passersby. Many

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of luminarias (decorations made

where they sell their wares

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bathed in the glow of thousands

décor. El Vado Motel, a Route

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for families or anyone interested

art, Native American pottery,

breweries. Just across the

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houses, design stores, and

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the states’s most daring dining

Albuquerque Pride Parade,

is found in Nob Hill, as well as

Route 66 Summerfest, Nob Hill

unique, boutique shopping that

Shop & Stroll, and December’s

This stretch of the old Route 66

provides an afternoon diversion

Twinkle Light Parade.

along Albuquerque’s Central

in this colorful Albuquerque

Avenue is where history and

community.

hip meet — a monument to Albuquerque’s post-war growth and vision for the future. Some of

What’s Tried and True: Nob Hill hosts lowrider shows,

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Uptown Transit Center SAN PEDRO

Dave & Buster’s

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Winrock Town Center

Take it Home: With its wealth

of boutiques, Nob Hill is one of the city’s most popular shopping districts. Jewelry collectors

African American Performing Arts Center & Exhibit Hall

LOMAS

Aah! Jewelry. Vintage Western aficionados can find museumquality objects from the best-known antique dealers at

Cowboys & Indians Antiques.

an enclosed shopping mall with

The Uptown and Midtown

entertainment destinations like

areas are within Albuquerque’s

Round1, with 250 arcade games,

northeast quadrant and

a dozen bowling lanes, and

encompass the city’s newest

karaoke party rooms.

commercial district. They

national name brand stores, like Sees Candies, and family-friendly

include EXPO New Mexico,

What’s New: The annual three-

state’s largest indoor climbing

Wow takes place at Tingley

gym — and new restaurants and

day Gathering of Nations Pow

Coliseum at EXPO New Mexico.

apartments attracting the young-

Some 3,000 dancers and

professional set. EXPO New

drummers representing many

Mexico offers events and rodeos

of the 573 federally recognized

throughout the year, including

U.S. and 220 Canadian tribes

September’s annual New

Mexico State Fair. ABQ Uptown where shoppers enjoy upscale, national stores. Near ABQ

Uptown is Coronado Center, VISITABQ.ORG

contemporary designs at Ooh!

UPTOWN AND MIDTOWN

and Winrock are outdoor malls

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4 & 5

Stone Age Climbing Gym — the

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will enjoy globally inspired

fill the arena in a colorful swirl of traditional dress, percussion, and dance.

What’s Tried and True: From June through October on

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BALLOON FIESTA PARK/ NORTH I-25 North I-25 features restaurants, hotels, and Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum.

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BARELAS & SOUTH VALLEY Barelas, on the south edge of Downtown, is home to the National Hispanic

Cultural Center, and several local favorite Mexican restaurants, such as El Modelo. In the South Valley, the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge features bosque walking paths and birdwatching tours.

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EASTSIDE Popular activities in the foothills include hiking, biking, the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway and access to skiing.

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AIRPORT Near the Albuquerque International Sunport are hotels, restaurants and the UNM Championship Golf Course.

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LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE, NORTH VALLEY, CORRALES Bosque paths, wineries, local restaurants, and trails following the valley’s network of acequias (ancient irrigation canals) in the riverside

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WESTSIDE On the Westside, find Cottonwood Mall and Petroglyph National Monument.

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SURROUNDING AREAS Outside of the Albuquerque metro, you’ll find casinos, resorts, restaurants, and music venues.

FOR MORE ON THESE

AND OTHER NEIGHBORHOODS,

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scientific research presents unique value to meeting

planners. National laboratories’ researchers and private-

industry pioneers mingle at Innovate ABQ, a one-stop

shop for meeting planners to

connect with thought leaders steps from the Albuquerque Convention Center. “We’re

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economy throughout

Rude Boy Cookies

Outpost Performance Space

Saturdays, the ABQ Uptown

Mexico to the state’s fastest-

Growers’ Market features local

developing urban area.

farmers selling their produce.

Take it Home: While much of the shopping in this area is national

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agricultural neighborhoods of the North Valley and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

retailers, Wright’s Indian Art,

founded in 1907, is a long-time favorite for contemporary and traditional Native American jewelry, pottery, and art.

Albuquerque, and make it

available to everyone, which is an extraordinary value for

conference planners who want to work with our community,” John Freisinger, executive

director of Innovate ABQ told the online magazine Skift.

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VisitABQ.org/Shopping Left: Albuquerque is a hub for Native American–made

turquoise jewelry.

Below: Silversmiths fashion cuffs with

designs handed down

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through generations.

SHOPPING

TRUE BLUE JEWELS Explore the fascinating history of turquoise.

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BY N A N C Y Z I M M E R M A N

WHEN SPANISH EXPLORERS

recognized expert Joe Dan

exquisite artistry of the Native

While beautifully wrought

first arrived in New Mexico in

Lowry, author of Turquoise: The

Americans here, who crafted

turquoise jewelry remains

the 1500s, they were delighted

World Story of a Fascinating

beautiful designs that remain

emblematic of Albuquerque,

to find an abundant supply of

Gemstone, among other books,

current even after hundreds

it’s not the only game in town.

turquoise. They had celebrated

and his son Jacob Lowry, the

of years.

Albuquerque jewelers work in

the stone’s mystical power

museum’s knowledgeable

for centuries. And they were

executive director, will welcome

not alone: From the ancient

visitors to the mansion and

Egyptians to the Persians to

offer an overview of the

Native American tribes, people

stone’s history as well

the world over have ascribed

as instruction on how to

protective and luck-inspiring

identify the various types

qualities to the gemstone.

and their quality.

You can learn about its colorful

You’ll find everything from an

history and see some of the

ornate horse harness collar to

world’s finest examples of its

turquoise-adorned apparel,

beauty and versatility at the

exquisite jewelry, and the renowned George Washington

housed in a stunning latter-

stone, the most collectible

day “castle” in the heart of

piece of turquoise in the world.

Downtown that’s worth a visit

What originally set New Mexico

in its own right. Owner and

turquoise apart was really the

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A VISIT TO THIS AUTHORITATIVE MUSEUM will help you shop for contemporary or antique treasures with a more educated eye and a deeper appreciation of the world’s most storied stone.

COURTESY TURQUOISE MUSEUM

Turquoise Museum, to be

all mediums and styles, from classical to edgy, minimal to ornate, and you’ll find their work around town in galleries and jewelry stores.

Why I Love it Here

“I love the sense of community here

and the unique mix of cultures. I know

you hear that a lot, but the rich cultural blend is really special, and it makes

Albuquerque a great place to live and work.”

— JOE DAN LOWRY, FOUNDER of the Turquoise Museum

TRIED AND TRUE

Jewelry is abundant in Albuquerque.

The Albuquerque Museum Store showcases museum-quality

contemporary designs. Shumakolowa Native Arts, at the

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, features some of the state’s

most notable pueblo designers. Gertrude Zachary is a treasure trove of handmade, artisan jewelry, from traditional silver-and-

turquoise items to modern designs. Sunwest Silver Company is

all about the turquoise; the sprawling showroom sells jewelry and charms handmade by Southwest Native American artisans.

NEW

The Diné artisans of Etkie handcraft beaded cuffs using

skills passed down for generations. The bracelets incorporate

traditional designs; the haute-couture works have been featured in Vogue, Elle, and The New York Times Style Magazine.

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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION

OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 3 Celebrate life during this

citywide celebration in honor of those who have passed.

Attend exhibits and learn how to make traditional sugar skulls, colorful paper flags, and more.

Culminate the celebration at the Muertos y Marigolds parade.

2019 EVENTS SNAPSHOT Spring NATIONAL FIERY FOODS & BARBECUE SHOW

Summer

MARCH 1–3

FESTIVAL FLAMENCO INTERNACIONAL DE ALBURQUERQUE

samples and shop

Enjoy spicy food

JUNE 14–22

ROUTE 66 SUMMERFEST JULY 20

MARIACHI SPECTACULAR DE ALBUQUERQUE

car shows, tours of

Immerse yourself in

Winter

JULY 10–13

14TH ANNUAL NEW MEXICO BOWL

Historic Nob Hill,

Mariachi tradition at

Cheer on the two

kids’ events, art, and

this event featuring

college teams as they

Experience live music,

DECEMBER TBD

This festival hosts over

sidewalk sales, plus

workshops, concerts

fight their way to the

from over 200 booths

50 flamenco dancers and

local wine, beer, and

from world-renowned

top in the kickoff to

at the largest and

musicians from Spain with

cuisine. Enjoy this free,

performers, and Ballet

the 2019 bowl season.

most visited spicy

a series of extraordinary

family-friendly festival

Folklorico dancers.

foods and barbecue

performances and

in one of Albuquerque’s

NewMexicoBowl.com

show in the world.

workshops.

coolest neighborhoods.

com

HOLIDAY EVENTS & LUMINARIA TOURS

FieryFoodsShow.com

GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW APRIL 25–27

Soak up the sights and sounds of Native

FFIABQ.org

Fall NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR

Rt66Central.com

ALBUQUERQUE FILM & MUSIC EXPERIENCE

SEPTEMBER 24–29

MariachiSpectacular.

INDIGENOUS POP EXPO NOVEMBER 5–10

THROUGHOUT DECEMBER Albuquerque’s

holiday traditions

This pop-culture event

take on authentic flare

Experience creativity at

features the best

as local storefronts,

PRCA Rodeo and

this premier domestic

indigenous creators

walkways, and

dance competitions

nationally

and international film

from the worlds of

homes are lined with

featuring over 3,000

renowned country

and music festival with

pop art and comic

traditional luminarias.

participants, pageants,

recording stars, Native

screenings, concerts,

books, music, film and

Take a guided tour

Native food, music,

American and Spanish

food, art, and panels

television, fashion,

and experience these

dances, and more.

villages, art, agriculture,

featuring film industry

gaming and technology,

holiday spectacles to

animals, food, carnival

leaders.

cuisine, and more.

their fullest!

culture in America and around the globe with

GatheringofNations. com

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SEPTEMBER 5–15

rides, exhibits, and shopping. ExpoNM.com

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ABQFilmX.com

IndigenousPopX.com

VisitABQ.org/Holiday

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VisitABQ.org/DiaDeLosMuertos

2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Year-Round

PERFORMANCES AT POPEJOY HALL

TABLAO FLAMENCO

GROWERS’ MARKET DOWNTOWN

Rio Grande Arts and Crafts

Purchase locally grown, organic

MARCH 8–10

SATURDAYS, APRIL–NOVEMBER

performance hall on the University

Festivals have featured vibrant

produce from regional farms,

of New Mexico campus.

collections of juried fine art

shop artisanal crafts, and enjoy

and crafts for 30 years.

live music at Robinson Park.

REVOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

FIESTAS DE ALBUQUERQUE

Experience top-tier touring

Sit back in awe as world-class

Broadway shows, like The Sound

flamenco artists perform in

of Music and Rent in 2019, at this

an authentic Spanish setting Fridays through Sundays. Enjoy traditional tapas and wine.

PopejoyPresents.com

NATIVE AMERICAN DANCES

NEW MEXICO PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS

Witness sacred ceremonial

Enjoy frequent classical music

dances from various pueblos

concerts from this premier

TablaoFlamenco.org

RIO GRANDE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL SPRING SHOW

RioGrandeFestivals.com

DowntownGrowers.org

APRIL 6

philharmonic group. NMPhil.org

MARCH 9–23

PARTY ON THE PATIO

Albuquerque’s birthday honors

IndianPueblo.org

Catch a show featuring international performers

first families and their ancestors,

EVENTS AT CIVIC PLAZA

Listen and dance to live music on

during this three-week

and pays homage to the eras

the patio of Pueblo Harvest while

performing arts festival.

that define New Mexico history.

NEW MEXICO UNITED

MARCH 9–OCTOBER 19

AMERICAN INDIAN WEEK: PUEBLO DAYS

soccer team in its debut season

Celebrate American Indian

every week at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

Enjoy outdoor movie nights,

you enjoy a delicious taco bar,

regular happy hours, food

horno-baked pizza, cocktails,

festivals, and more in the heart

and more.

PuebloHarvestCafe.com

of Downtown Albuquerque on the newly renovated Civic Plaza.

AlbuquerqueCC.com/Civic-

Events by Date

Plaza-Presents

CULTURAL HERITAGE MONTHS

ABQ ON STAGE

Events and activities take place

Enjoy theatre productions

JANUARY–MARCH

to honor Black History Month

during the busiest performing

in February, Hispanic Heritage

arts season in ABQ. VisitABQ.org/OnStage

Month in September/October, and Native American Heritage

FRIENDS & LOVERS BALLOON RALLY

Month in November.

VisitABQ.org/ABQ365

FEBRUARY 9–10

Rise with the sun at Balloon

Seeing the luminarias

Fiesta Park as local pilots launch

in Old Town is a local

up to 135 hot air balloons in

family tradition.

Tricklock.com

Cheer on this professional in the USL Championship

division. NewMexicoUtd.com

SOUTHWEST CHOCOLATE & COFFEE FEST MARCH 16–17

The Southwest’s largest gathering of chocolatiers, coffee roasters, donut and candymakers, and more.

ChocolateandCoffeeFest.com

This celebration of

CABQ.gov/CulturalServices

APRIL 22–28

Week with a variety of festivities, including Native dances, artist demonstrations, and more.

IndianPueblo.org

ALBUQUERQUE RENAISSANCE FAIRE APRIL 27

Enjoy food, music, demonstrations, arts, and activities all recreated from the Middle Ages.

CABQ.gov/

Root for the home team

CulturalServices

at Isotopes Park.

celebration of Valentine’s Day.

RAIL YARDS MARKET

BASEBALL SEASON

Explore local artisans,

SUNDAYS, MAY–OCTOBER

VisitABQ.org/ABQ365/Events

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whole family to cheer on the ‘Topes, a Triple-A Colorado Rockies affiliate team.

ABQIsotopes.com

growers, food producers, ©COURTESY ALBUQUERQUE ISOTOPES

Head to the ballpark with the

and musicians at this farmers market held in the historic Rail Yards of the Barelas neighborhood.

RailYardsMarket.org

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2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS RIO GRANDE VALLEY CELTIC FESTIVAL MAY 4–5

NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES JUNE 14–25

Watch the nation’s top athletes

A celebration of the traditions,

ages 50+ compete in over 20

culture, and contributions of the

events during the world’s largest

Celtic nations to American life.

multi-sport event for seniors.

CeltFestABQ.com

ABQ BIOPARK CONCERT SERIES JUNE–AUGUST

NSGA.com

OCTOBER 5–13

FREEDOM 4TH JULY 4

This all-ages event has one of the

Summer Nights on Thursdays

largest fireworks shows in the

at the Botanic Gardens and Zoo

state, food from over 25 vendors,

Music on Fridays bring in top-

a walk-through car show, and free

notch musicians from across the

kids’ activities.

country. Thursdays and Fridays.

CABQ.gov/BioPark

UNDER THE STARS CONCERT SERIES JUNE–AUGUST

enjoy free kids’ activities.

CABQ.gov/CulturalServices

ABQ ART SHOWCASE As part of the largest visual arts weekend in New Mexico, this art

LGBTQ community with a bright

show highlights the fine artists of

parade and over 100 vendors

New Mexico and beyond.

ABQArtShowcase.org

15TH ANNUAL ¡GLOBALQUERQUE! WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL

ALBUQUERQUE HOPFEST

Soak up world culture at the

SEPTEMBER 7

SEPTEMBER 20–21

Southwest’s world music multi-

Sample beer from more than 70

stage festival with artists from

breweries, enjoy live music, and

around the globe, along with

receive a souvenir beer glass at

food, crafts, dance and music

one of New Mexico’s largest craft

classes, and free family fun.

beer festivals.

AlbuquerqueHopfest.com

Globalquerque.org

5TH ANNUAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY CELEBRATION

The Duke City is known for

its IPAs, which Albuquerque

Hopfest celebrates.

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OCTOBER 20

Ranked as one of the top 25 marathons in the world, the Duke City Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier.

DukeCityMarathon.com

DAY OF THE TREAD OCTOBER 27

Dress up in costume for this family friendly Halloweenthemed charitable bike ride.

DayoftheTread.com

OCTOBER 14

NEW MEXICO ARTISAN MARKET

as they use this day to give

Shop custom crafted products

Meet modern-day pueblo artists

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BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS DUKE CITY MARATHON

AUGUST 16–19

A festival that celebrates the

country. ABQPride.com

BalloonFiesta.com

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at the Albuquerque Museum.

and performers from across the

from Balloon Fiesta Park.

Civic Plaza becomes packed at a variety of local vendors and

JUNE 8

as more than 550 balloons lift off

AUGUST 3

with food, fun, and music. Shop

ALBUQUERQUE PRIDEFEST

Albuquerque skies come alive

DOWNTOWN SUMMERFEST

Latin rhythms fill the night sky

NMJazz.org

For nine days in October, the

CABQ.gov/CulturalServices

Live red-hot jazz, cool blues and

Fridays and Saturdays.

ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA® PRESENTED BY CANON

NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 1

a voice to the legacy of their

and goods from New Mexico

ancestors through their art.

artisans.

IndianPueblo.org

NMArtisanMarket.com

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2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Displays dazzle at the River of Lights.

TWINKLE LIGHT PARADE DECEMBER 7

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Enjoy the magic of millions of twinkling lights and more than 500 dazzling holiday displays at New Mexico’s largest walkthrough light show.

RiverofLights.org

QUÉ CHOLA

MARCH 8–AUGUST 4

these works have not been

lights during this Route

exhibited outside of the Hispanic

in the Latina imagination for the

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Society, and some have never

ways that she represents feminine

parade that rolls through ABQ’s

before been exhibited.

strength, power, and resilience

CABQ.gov/CulturalServices

END OF NOVEMBER– DECEMBER

Society of America. Many of

Marvel at thousands of twinkling

historic Nob Hill.

55TH ANNUAL RIVER OF LIGHTS

3,000 years from the Hispanic

Select Museum Exhibits VISIONS OF THE HISPANIC WORLD: TREASURES FROM THE HISPANIC SOCIETY MUSEUM & LIBRARY THROUGH MARCH 31

AlbuquerqueMuseum.org

THINGS COME APART JANUARY 19–MAY 5

in the face of racial, gender, and economic adversity. She is a figure that many young Latinas in the U.S. admire and emulate. The last few

A quarter-inch-thick

years have seen a surge in interest

smartphone can be used as a

in the Chola as a figure, and this

watch, a camera, a theater, a

exhibition explores this dynamic

map, and even a mobile bank.

from a feminist perspective

Look inside the evolution of

through art and popular culture.

the smartphone and dozens of other everyday technologies

NHCCNM.org

that have spurred revolutions in product design and functionality. This exhibit is one

In its U.S. debut, this exhibition

of several on display during

includes more than 200

2019, the museum’s 30th year.

exceptional works spanning

The Chola is a significant figure

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Why I Love it Here

R OA D T R I P S

“I love Albuquerque as a

DAY TRIP DREAMIN’

jumping-off point to explore our state because there is

a quenching of the palette

for every kind of traveler no

From Albuquerque, you can explore in every direction.

matter where the destination

is! Whether you’re exploring a day tour with us to the Machu

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Picchu of North America, Chaco Culture National

Historical Park, enjoying a scenic bike tour along the

agricultural corridor of the

Rio Grande, or hiking in lava caves, the Duke City is your starting point for every vacation!” — ANGELISA

MURRAY, OWNER AND GUIDE of

ALBUQUERQUE LIES IN THE HEART OF THE ACTION — quite literally. Hot springs, historic mission churches, wondrous wildlife, and ancient Native American communities all lie within an hour’s drive.

Sandhill cranes flock at Bosque del

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Heritage Inspirations

The grassy bowl of the

Valles Caldera National Preserve is prime hiking territory.

Between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument trails are the stuff of photographers’

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dreams, with easy walking through slot canyons to coneshaped pinnacles. Locals retreat

Family-friendly hiking awaits at Kasha-

Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument.

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to the Jemez Mountains for hikes among red-rock cliffs

and through lush, river-raked

Jemez Mountains. Farther

of Jemez and Jemez Historic

Caldera National Preserve has

fields. Pass through the Pueblo Site on the way to the popular natural hot springs that burble

along state Route 4, the Valles been a big-screen backdrop (Longmire’s house, among

into the bath house at Jemez

others) and proves its scenic

Giggling Springs resort — and in

crater-meadow created by an

Hot Springs­— Home of the

natural pools accessible via short hikes. Watermelon Mountain Tours leads excursions to the

mettle with a 13-mile-wide exploded super volcano. The preserve features miles of hiking and biking trails.

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NORTH

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Apache National Wildlife Refuge.

EAST

to the likes of Jezebel in the

local mines and brunch at Black

through towns such as Tijeras

mining-turned-arts town. Just

Bird Saloon in the former ghost

On the east side of the Sandia

and Sandia Park. In that hamlet,

beyond, browse turquoise from

town of Cerrillos.

Mountains in Edgewood, spot

don’t miss the folk art collection

mountain lions, black bears, and

of Ross Ward at the whimsical

Mountains’ eastern face, passing

coyotes in their native habitats at

and unforgettable Tinkertown

Turquoise Trail (state Highway

and visit Hollywick Farms to

Wildlife West Nature Park. The 14) is a scenic cruise between

Museum (April through October) pet friendly alpacas and peruse

Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

socks and sweaters made from

The byway traces the Sandia

their fiber. In Madrid, studio-hop

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Chaco Culture National Historical

Monument’s great houses were once

the Southwest’s epicenter.

Over 50,000 glass bottles form the rambling walls of Tinkertown Museum.

WEST

Visiting Acoma Sky City, 50 miles west of Albuquerque, is

Northwest of Acoma lies the exquisite Chaco Culture

National Historical Park, a

UNESCO World Heritage Site.

truly a remarkable experience.

The park welcomes visitors for

Considered one of the oldest

tours of the ancient puebloan

continuously inhabited settlements in North America, this Native American village perches on a 367-foot-tall sandstone mesa. Stop in at

Sky City Cultural Center &

Haak’u Museum before joining

great houses. Heritage

Inspirations, guides tours to

the park from Albuquerque’s

Hotel Chaco and offers multiday glamping trips to camp in style

beneath the stars in the shadow of these historic ruins.

a guided tour to the mesa-top community (the only way to

visit). Bring cash to shop for the Pueblo’s signature black-andintricate geometric designs­ — while exploring the village’s adobe-lined lanes.

SOUTH and pueblo’s early encounters.

City lead to kivas (ceremonial chambers).

feathered subjects during

to see migrating waterfowl that

which celebrates sandhill

flock at the refuge by the tens

cranes and the more than 350

a trio of adobe-brick mission

of thousands from November

species that call the refuge

churches. Farther south

to March. Photographers are

home.

National Monument protects National Monument testify to Spanish

Three-pole ladders at Acoma Pueblo’s Sky

del Apache National Wildlife

The Salinas Pueblo Missions

The buildings at Salinas Pueblo Missions

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white pottery — detailed with

outside Socorro, the Bosque

Refuge beckons birdwatchers

November’s Festival of Cranes,

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Find adventure on a Road Trip Northwest New Mexico is your perfect region for a day trip outside the Albuquerque area.

Find your next adventure just two hours down the road, whether that road is historic Route 66 or Interstate 40.

Explore Native American Arts It is often hard to know where to start when shopping for and exploring Native American arts in a town that produces over 70% of the world’s retail Native American arts. Begin your trip with Richardson’s Trading Post. This historic trading post gives a great insight into the traditional art forms as well as has a unique rug room that is surrounded by showcases of Gallup Native Art History artifacts. From there, walk on down to Silver Dust Trading where you can shop for the stones themselves, from authentic to cultured (ask the staff and they can teach you all about the differences between natural, stabilized, cultured and more!) and one of the area’s largest bead suppliers. Just down the road you can visit Red Shell Jewelry and check out some Spiny Oyster shell first hand, and learn about how it is turned into unique pieces set in the wide variety of Native American Jewelry. Tanner’s Indian Arts recently featured a trunk show at the MET Museum, and you can visit them and learn about their incredible collection. You can’t go wrong in any of the incredible shops along Route 66! Just outside of downtown are two incredible trading post assets: Perry Null Trading and Ellis Tanner Trading. Both of these trading posts have unique showcases and murals that represent Gallup’s trading history and in both businesses you can meet artists who are doing business and selling directly to the trading posts.

Hit the Sights From May to September experience the free Summer Nightly Indian Dances at Courthouse Square and then head on down to the historic El Rancho Hotel for a glimpse into Gallup’s unique western film history. If you’re a sports or rock and roll fan make sure you don’t miss Sammy C’s Rockin’ Sports Pub & Grille for the largest collection of sports memorabilia in western New Mexico, and one of CNN’s Top 100 Sports Bar & Pubs in 2012. The historic El Morro Theatre, built in 1928, is the perfect place to relax for a movie or an event in the heart of downtown Gallup.

The Scenic Route to Gallup For travelers heading through the region, one of the most beautiful stretches of country is the Scenic By-way 53. From I-40 this area can be accessed by heading south on Hwy 602 from Gallup and then heading East, or getting off at exit 85 on I-40 and heading west. Along the way you can visit: Bandera Volcano and Ice Cave, El Malpais National Monument, El Morro National Monument, Wild Wolf Sanctuary, and the largest pueblo in New Mexico, the Zuni Pueblo, where art and history come alive in their Art Walk and Cultural Hiking Tours. This detour from I-40 is only a 45 minute journey.

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BUSINESS BUSINESS LISTINGS LISTINGS

THINGS TO DO ARTS, GALLERIES & THEATRES

ARTISTS, ART CLASSES & ART ASSOCIATIONS ABQ CANVAS AND COFFEE 6700 4th St. N.W (505) 803-4230 abqcanvasandcoffee.com Albuquerque’s first and only “Sip Coffee and Paint Studio”.

AMAPOLA GALLERY

205 Romero St. N.W. (505) 242-4311 AmapolaGallery.com One of Albuquerque’s oldest cooperative galleries featuring over 40 local artists.

INDIAN ARTS & CRAFTS BOARD

1849 C St. N.W., Mail Stop 2528-MIB Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-3773; (888) ART-FAKE doi.gov/iacb Promoting the economic development of American Indians. Free brochure available.

PLACITAS MOUNTAIN CRAFT & SOIREE SOCIETY

3 Cañon del Apache Placitas, NM 87043 (505) 867-2450 placitassoireesociety.org Two Art shows in Placitas, New Mexico featuring local artists.

GALLERIES & FRAMING ALBUQUERQUE ART BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

(505) 244-0362 artscrawlabq.org AABA highlights the Albuquerque gallery scene including monthly ARTScrawl events.

DSG FINE ART

510 14th St. S.W. (505) 266-7751; (800) 474-7751 dsg-art.com Serving collectors since 1982.

Please call for appointment.

JEZEBEL, INC.

2860 State Hwy. 14 North Madrid, NM 87010 (505) 471-3795; (866) 539-3235 jezebelgallery.com Jezebel’s glass and metal designs, fine art, crafts, soda fountain.

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ROMERO STREET GALLERY

121 Romero St. N.W. (505) 243-1828 romerostreetgallery.com Established in 1978. Gallery celebrating contemporary works of art all mediums.

SUMNER & DENE CREATIONS IN ART

517 Central Ave. N.W. (505) 842-1400 sumnerdene.com Specializing in the unique: jewelry, art, furniture and fun gifts.

WEEMS GALLERIES & FRAMING

7200 Montgomery Blvd. N.E., Ste. D (505) 293-6133 weemsgallery.com A must stop for the art lover! Voted Albuquerque’s “Best Art Gallery.”

Quality, variety and affordability.

WILD HARE STUDIO (OLD TOWN)

206-1/2 San Felipe St. N.W. (505) 842-7388 wildharestudio.net Handcrafted Gifts—Gallery— Workshops

YUCCA ART GALLERY (OLD TOWN)

206-1/2 San Felipe St. N.W., Ste. 1 (505) 247-8931 YuccaArtGallery.com Oldest art cooperative in Old Town and “Art & Soul” of Albuquerque.

PERFORMING ARTS, THEATRES& EVENT CENTERS ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATRE

224 San Pasquale Ave. S.W. (505) 242-4750 albuquerquelittletheatre.org Third oldest continuously operating community theatre west of the Mississippi!

ALBUQUERQUE THEATRE GUILD

P.O. Box 26395 abqtheatre.org One-stop-shopping for information on Albuquerque’s theatre scene.

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CASA FLAMENCA

401 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W. (505) 247-0622 casaflamenca.org A unique and world class experience in flamenco art.

THE CELL THEATRE

700 First St. N.W. (505) 766-9412 liveatthecell.com Professional theatre and music year ‘round. Home of FUSION Theatre Company.

DUKE CITY REPERTORY THEATRE

P.O. Box 16437 (505) 797-7081 dukecityrep.com Your ticket to something extraordinary— “Albuquerque’s Best Theatre Company!”

HISTORIC EL REY THEATER 622 Central Ave. S.W. elreyabq.com Albuquerque’s live music and concert venue.

GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW

PowWow Grounds at Tingley Coliseum (505) 836-2810 gatheringofnations.com April 25-27, 2019. Native American culture and pride, competition Indian singing, dancing with over 3,000 dancers. Indian traders’ market, traditional horse and rider parade, stage 49 contemporary music stage, street fair and the crowning of Miss Indian World. At Tingley Coliseum.

GUSTAVO PIMENTEL “THE GUITARIST”

(505) 315-9717 gustavopimentel.net Classical and Spanish guitarist.

Guitar instructor and performer.

INTERNATIONAL WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION (IWMA) Coppell, TX (505) 563-0673 westernmusic.org WMA annual convention in November in Albuquerque features the best in Western music entertainment. (AD PAGE 15)

KESHET DANCE & CENTER FOR THE ARTS

4121 Cutler Ave. N.E. (505) 224-9808 KeshetArts.org See a show! Take a class! Discover movement and celebrate community!

KIMO THEATRE

423 Central Ave. N.W. (505) 768-3522 kimotickets.com The City of ABQ’s Historic KiMo Theatre: Unique with Pueblo-Deco style featuring Native American motifs and hosting a broad spectrum of performances and events. Visitors welcome to tour ABQ’s architectural treasure. (Closed City Holidays)

LAS PUERTAS

1512 1st St. N.W. (505) 244-0290 laspuertasevents.com New Mexico’s most unique Party and Meeting Venue.

MARIACHI SPECTACULAR DE ALBUQUERQUE

6260 Riverside Plaza Ln. N.W., Ste. A (505) 836-0306 mariachispectacular.com Mariachi Spectacular…a musical experience you don’t want to miss.

MUSICAL THEATRE SOUTHWEST

6320-B Domingo Rd. N.E. (505) 265-9119 musicaltheatresw.com Featuring Broadway musicals for 60 years. Call for schedule/tickets or visit web-site.

THE NEW MEXICO BALLETCOMPANY

10410 Comanche Rd N.E. (505) 292-4245 NewMexicoBalletCompany.com Presenting New Mexico audiences with inspiring performances and professional training.

NEW MEXICO PHILHARMONIC

Various Locations (505) 323-4343 nmphil.org World’s greatest classical music performed by New Mexico’s best musicians.

= Wheelchair Accessible = RV Parking = Pet Friendly All located in Albuquerque unless otherwise stated.

= AAA Discount.

SANTA ANA STAR CASINO HOTEL

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE & HISTORY

54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004 (505) 867-0000 santaanastar.com

Learn more: nuclearmuseum.org The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History tells the story of the Atomic Age, from early conception to today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology. It is a place to learn, to imagine, to think and to draw your own conclusions.

OPERA SOUTHWEST

National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th St. S.W. (505) 243-0591 operasouthwest.org Professional staged opera with national singers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.

OUTPOST PERFORMANCE SPACE 210 Yale Blvd. S.E. 2 Blocks South of Central (505) 268-0044 outpostspace.org Albuquerque’s premier non-profit venue: jazz, roots, visual arts and education.

POPEJOY HALL

203 Cornell Dr. N.E. Center for the Arts (505) 277-8010; (877) 664-8661 popejoypresents.com NM’s premier performing arts facility presents touring artists, Broadway shows, music and dance.

SANTA ANA STAR CENTER

3001 Civic Center Dr. Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505) 891-7300 SantaAnaStarCenter.com New Mexico’s Premier Entertainment Venue!

SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER

1025 Broadway Blvd. S.E. (505) 848-1320 southbroadwaytickets.com A library, art gallery, 300 seat theater and multi-purpose room available for event rentals.

TABLAO FLAMENCO ALBUQUERQUE

800 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W. Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town (505) 222-8797 tablaoflamenco.org Featuring world-class artists alongside traditional Spanish tapas. Experience the energy.

TRICKLOCK COMPANY

Tricklock Performance Laboratory 110 Gold Ave. S.W. (505) 414-3738 tricklock.com Resident International Touring Ensemble, Revolutions International Theatre Festival, Educational Programming.

BALLOON RIDES & AIR ADVENTURES

AERIAL TRAMWAY AERIAL TRAMWAY

Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway 30 Tramway Road N.E. (505) 856-7325 sandiapeak.com Experience the rugged rock escarpment and deep canyons of the Sandia Mountains. See nature’s beauty unfold as you ascend 2.7 miles to 10,378 feet for an 11,000 square mile view of New Mexico.

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AIR ADVENTURES AIR ADVENTURES

Southwest Wing Safaris P.O. Box 945 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0945 (505) 988-4246; (800) 842-4246 southwestsafaris.com Adventure Airtours: Santa Fe, Enchanted Lands, Great Southwest.

Exhilarating flightseeing/backcountry exploration!

BALLOONING ABOVE AND BEYOND AFFORDABLE BALLOON RIDES

5601 Eagle Rock Ave. N.E. (505) 293-0000; (800) 725-2477 aboveandbeyondballoonrides.com Fly with the local pros! Daily flights year-round! Discounts offered.

ENCHANTED WINDS HOT AIR BALLOON COMPANY

5601 Eagle Rock Ave. N.E. (505) 843-6888; (800) 725-2477 enchantedwinds.com Fun for the family! Scenic flights daily!

Large groups welcome!

PRIVATE BALLOON FLIGHTS, LLC

5601 Eagle Rock Ave. N.E. (505) 550-2677; (888) 550-2677 privateballoonflights.com Just your party and the pilot. No other guests in your basket.

“New Mexico’s Best Bet” features 1,500+ slots, table games,

5 restaurants, bowling and more.

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RAINBOW RYDERS, INC.® HOT AIR BALLOON COMPANY

5601 Eagle Rock Ave. N.E. (505) 823-1111; (800) 725-2477 rainbowryders.com Year-round, daily flights along the Rio Grande with the largest balloon fleet in the country. We are the Official Ride Operator for the world’s largest Balloon Fiesta and flying safely for over 36 years. TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Winner!

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WORLD BALLOON

6026 2nd St. N.W. (505) 293-6800; (800) 351-9588 worldballoon.com Albuquerque’s Original Balloon Ride Company! Serving Albuquerque for over 40 years. Our founder was instrumental in creating Balloon Fiesta, that is why World Balloon continues to be the #1 Balloon Ride in Albuquerque. Year-round flights for all occasions.

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OUTSIDE ALBUQUERQUE CASINOS INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT & CASINO 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd. Mescalero, NM 88340 (575) 464-7777; (800) 545-9011 innofthemountaingods.com

Enjoy 38,000 square feet of Las

Vegas style gaming, from penny slots to a complete complement of table games.

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ALBUQUERQUE NIGHTLIFE APOTHECARY LOUNGE— HOTEL PARQ CENTRAL 806 Central Ave. S.E. (505) 242-0040 hotelparqcentral.com/ apothecary-lounge

Apothecary Lounge, Albuquerque’s ultimate rooftop bar and patio.

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CASINOS & NIGHTLIFE

ALBUQUERQUE CASINOS ISLETA RESORT & CASINO

11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E. (505) 724-3800; (877) 747-5382 isleta.com New Mexico’s finest casino resort!

Just minutes south of Albuquerque.

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PALACE WEST CASINO

State Road 45 Isleta, NM 87105 (505) 848-1930; (877) 747-5382 isleta.com/casino Albuquerque’s only smoke-free casino located South of Isleta on I-25.

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ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL

I-40 Exit 140 (505) 352-7866; (866) 711-7829 rt66casino.com More than 1,300 slots, craps, roulette and blackjack.

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SANDIA RESORT & CASINO

30 Rainbow Rd. N.E., (I-25 & Tramway) (505) 796-7500; (800) 526-9366 sandiacasino.com New Mexico’s first resort for gaming.

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622 Central Ave. S.W. (505) 297-6599 abqsecrets.com

Pre-prohibition inspired lounge

specializing in a vast whiskey selection.

CANTINA AT THE CROWNE PLAZA ALBUQUERQUE 1901 University Blvd. N.E. (505) 884-2500 crowneplaza.com/albuquerque

Open daily for dinner and cocktails.

Happy hour Sunday-Friday.

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CENTER BAR— ISLETA RESORT & CASINO 11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E. (505) 724-3800; (877) 747-5382 isleta.com

Grab a drink in the center of all the action at the Center Bar. (AD IBC)

DUKE’S THE BAR—RAMADA PLAZA BY WYNDHAM 2020 Menaul Blvd. N.E. (505) 884-2511; (866) 650-4900

Entertainment, microbrew; NFL Ticket, UFC Fights, DIRECTV on many LCD TV’s.

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

THINGS TO DO EQUINOX CAFÉ & BAR HOTEL CHACO

2000 Bellamah Ave. N.W. (505) 246-9989; (866) 505-7829 hotelchaco.com Perfect for casual conversations, quick bites and evening cocktails.

HQUE—HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE

330 Tijeras Ave. N.W. (505) 842-1234 albuquerque.regency.hyatt.com The perfect setting for a cocktail or a light snack. Open daily.

IBIZA LOUNGE— HOTEL ANDALUZ

125 Second St. N.W. (505) 242-9090 hotelandaluz.com A magnificent roof-top bar/patio overlooking the eastern Albuquerque sky and mountains.

LEVEL 5 LOUNGE— HOTEL CHACO

2000 Bellamah Ave. N.W. (505) 246-9989; (866) 505-7829 hotelchaco.com Enjoy Albuquerque nightlife with magnificent panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains.

THE LOBBY LOUNGE— SHERATON ALBUQUERQUE UPTOWN 2600 Louisiana Blvd. N.E. (505) 881-0000 sheratonalbuquerque uptown.com Relaxed atmosphere. Bar and full dinner menu available. Friday entertainment.

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LOUNGE 201—DOUBLETREE

BY HILTON HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE 201 Marquette Ave. N.W. (505) 247-3344; (800) 222-TREE Albuquerque.DoubleTree.com Relax with an ice cold drink in our contemporary lounge. Happy hour and dinner. (AD PAGE 72)

LOUNGE 54—SANTA ANA STAR CASINO HOTEL

54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004 (505) 867-0000 santaanastar.com Casual, contemporary atmosphere featuring live music, craft beers and much more.

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MEZCAL TEQUILERIA

622 Central Ave. S.W. (505) 510-2582 mezcalnm.com A vibrant outdoor bar specializing in Tequila and Mezcal.

POKER PUB—ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL

I-40 Exit 140 (505) 352-7866; (866) 711-7829 rt66casino.com Our Irish-themed Poker Pub is the perfect place to catch a drink.

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PYRAMID 51— ALBUQUERQUE MARRIOTT PYRAMID NORTH

5151 San Francisco Rd. N.E. (505) 821-3333 marriott.com/abqmc Special menu options and drink specials. Relax, drink, dine, socialize.

WiFi available.

Q BAR—HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE AT OLD TOWN 800 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W. (505) 225-5928; (866) 505-7829 QBarABQ.com Albuquerque’s ultra-chic hotspot.

Signature drinks, fabulous food, live entertainment.

RIO GRANDE LOUNGE— HYATT REGENCY TAMAYA RESORT & SPA

1300 Tuyuna Trl. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004 (505) 771-6160; (800) 233-1234 tamaya.regency.hyatt.com Comfortable lounge with patio seating and gorgeous sunset mountain views.

THE STAGE @ SANTA ANA STAR

54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004 (505) 771-5680 TheStageAtTheStar.com Stand up comedy featuring the country’s funniest comedians, world-class entertainment and more!

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TLUR PA LOUNGE— SANDIA RESORT & CASINO

30 Rainbow Rd. N.E., (I-25 & Tramway) (505) 796-7500; (800) 526-9366 sandiacasino.com Live music and entertainment. 25 foot video wall.

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TRIPLE SEVENS SALOON— ISLETA RESORT & CASINO

11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E. (505) 724-3921; (877) 747-5382 isleta.com Triple Sevens Saloon is part saloon, part sports bar, part dance club.

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VERTIGO LOUNGE— HOLIDAY INN & SUITES ALBUQUERQUE AIRPORT

1501 Sunport Pl. (at University Blvd) (505) 944-2255; (800) HOLIDAY HolidayInnABQ.com Meet friends; unwind after work.

Enjoy favorite sports on big-screen television.

ZEPPELIN’S LOUNGE— HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES 5050 Jefferson St. N.E. (505) 944-2222 holidayinn.com Lounge open daily.

OUTSIDE ALBUQUERQUE NIGHTLIFE 1852 TREATY ROOM— INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT & CASINO

287 Carrizo Canyon Rd. Mescalero, NM 88340 (575) 464-7777; (800) 545-9011 innofthemountaingods.com Late night entertainment, cigars and cocktails. Friday and Saturday 8pm to midnight. (AD PAGE 40)

THE ADOBE BAR— THE HISTORIC TAOS INN

125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 (575) 758-2233; (800) TAOS-INN taosinn.com Live entertainment, WiFi, Happy Hour M-F 4-6pm, famous nachos and “The best margaritas in Taos!”

CLUB 49—INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT & CASINO 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd. Mescalero, NM 88340 (575) 464-7777; (800) 545-9011 innofthemountaingods.com Live entertainment, nightclub, lounge, casino and fine dining.

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SKY LOUNGE—SKY CITY CASINO HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

I-40 Exit 102, Acoma, NM 87034 (505) 552-6017; (888) SKY-CITY skycity.com Live entertainment, viewing of sports events, lounge, full-bar.

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

BIKE, HIKE & OUTDOOR AREAS THE BIKE COOP LTD.

120 Yale Blvd. S.E. (505) 265-5170 bikecoop.com Bike sales, repairs, custom builds, bike fits, flats fixed.

THE BIKESMITH—BICYCLE RENTAL, RETAIL AND REPAIR

901 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W., Ste. D-124 (505) 242-9253 thebikesmithllc.com The best way to experience Albuquerque is on a BikeSmith rental bike. We rent road, mountain, town and hybrid bikes to fit your riding style and provide customized maps to guide you on your biking adventure.

Easy access to the Bosque Trail!

BOSQUE DEL APACHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

1001 New Mexico 1 San Antonio, NM 87832 (575) 835-1828 fws.gov/refuge/Bosque_del_Apache One of the premier birding and wildlife refuges in the world.

DUKE CITY BMX

1011 Buena Vista Dr. S.E. (505) 890-1269 dukecitybmx.org BMX racing is clean, exciting fun that families can get involved in as a racer, spectator, pit crew or volunteer.

ELENA GALLEGOS PICNIC AREA, ALBERT G. SIMMS PARK

7100 Tramway Blvd. N.E. (505) 206-0115 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation 640 acres. Nature preserve; hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnicking and sightseeing. Admission.

ICE CAVE & BANDERA VOLCANO

12000 Ice Caves Rd. (25 miles SW of Grants, Hwy 53) Grants, NM 87020 (505) 783-4303; (888) ICE-CAVE icecaves.com $12 ages 13+; $6 ages 5-12.

Open every day.

ISLETA LAKES & RV PARK 4051 Hwy. 47 S.E. (505) 244-8102; (877) 747-5382 isleta.com Fishing, covered pavilion, picnic tables, grills and RV park.

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NEW MEXICO WILDERNESS ALLIANCE 142 Truman St. N.E., Ste. B-1 (505) 843-8696 nmwild.org Dedicated to the protection and restoration of NM’s wildlands and wilderness areas.

OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER (WESTSIDE)

6500 Coors Blvd. N.W. (505) 897-8831 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation The Open Space Visitor Center is an interpretive hub for the 30,000 acres of land the City manages as public Open Space. Visitors enjoy educational exhibits, art galleries, gardens, walking trails, bird watching, and a variety of talks, workshops, demonstrations and entertainment year-round.

ROUTES BICYCLE TOURS & RENTALS, INC.

2113 Charlevoix St. N.W. (505) 933-5667 routesrentals.com Voted Albuquerque’s best bicycle tours and rentals! Guided and self-guided tours daily. Quick access to nature trails throughout the city. Let our experts customize your ride with concierge level service, helpful advice and tailored maps. Top quality bicycles and largest selection.

SANDIA PEAK MOUNTAIN BIKING AND HIKING

Mile Marker 6, Crest Scenic Byway, Hwy 536 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 242-9052 sandiapeak.com Mountain bike trail system 15+ miles.

TINGLEY BEACH— ABQ BIOPARK

1800 Tingley Dr. S.W. (South of Central Ave) (505) 768-2000 abqbiopark.com Three fishing lakes, model boat pond, restrooms, food (open seasonally) and access to Rio Grande bosque. No fee to access fishing lakes; NM fishing license required. Open sunrise to sunset.

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NEW MEXICO RIVER ADVENTURES

WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT

NEW WAVE RAFTING COMPANY

HORSEBACK RIDING

RECREATION & FITNESS

THE STABLES AT TAMAYA— HYATT REGENCY TAMAYA RESORT & SPA

DUKE CITY CAGES

39201 State Hwy. 4 Jemez Springs, NM 87025 (575) 829-4100 nps.gov/vall Year-round outdoor recreation in the heart of the Jemez Mountains.

19955 Highway 70 West Alamogordo, NM 88310 (575) 479-6124 nps.gov/whsa Visit the world’s largest gypsum dunefield.

1300 Tuyuna Trl. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004 (505) 867-1234; (800) 233-1234 tamaya.regency.hyatt.com Ride a rescue horse along the legendary Rio Grande River.

RAFTING, CANOEING & KAYAKING BIG RIVER RAFT TRIPS

Junction of Hwy 68 & 570 Pilar, NM 87531 (575) 758-9711; (800) 748-3760 bigriverrafts.com New Mexico whitewater rafting trips/ guided tours down Rio Grande River.

COTTAM’S RIO GRANDE RAFTING

207 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste. A Taos, NM 87571 (575) 758-2822; (800) 322-8267 cottamsriogranderafting.com Open daily. Full and half day trips.

A fun and safe adventure!

FAR FLUNG ADVENTURES

15 Hwy. 522, NM 522 at Ski Valley Road El Prado, NM 87529 (575) 758-2628; (800) 359-2627 farflung.com New Mexico’s premier river rafting outfitter, Rio Grande and Rio Chama, since 1976.

LOS RIOS RIVER RUNNERS

4003 S. Hwy. #68 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 (575) 776-8854 losriosriverrunners.com Calm, scenic float on the Rio Grande with Native American guide and traditional “feast” meal.

MST ADVENTURES, LLC

(505) 717-2526 mstadventures.com Rentals. Instruction. Tours. Adventures for the whole family.

= Wheelchair Accessible

= RV Parking

= Pet Friendly

2217 Hwy. 68, Embudo, NM 87531 (505) 983-7756; (800) 983-7756 newmexicoriveradventures.com The best whitewater rafting and kayaking trips in northern New Mexico!

2110 State Hwy. 68 Embudo, NM 87531 (505) 579-0075; (800) 984-1444 newwaverafting.com Our business is your good time on the Rio Grande.

900 First St N.W. (505) 582-2163 dukecitycages.com Albuquerque’s premier batting cages.

Family fun or come to train.

JERRY CLINE TENNIS COMPLEX—CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE

7205 Constitution Ave. N.E. (505) 224-6682 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation 18 tennis courts; 13 of which are lighted. Reserve the courts by phone or in person. A ball machine is available for $8 per court hour.

LOS ALTOS PARK— MUNICIPAL PARK

10100 Lomas Blvd. N.E. (505) 291-6239 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation Largest skate park in the Southwest.

Designed for BMX bikes, skateboards and in-line skates. Helmets please.

NEW MEXICO SPORTS & WELLNESS

40 First Plaza N.W., Ste. 76 (505) 242-1500 wellbridge.com/sports-and-wellness Multi-purpose fitness centers at five locations. Basketball, swimming, yoga, aerobics and weights.

SHOOTING RANGE PARK

16001 Shooting Range Access Rd. N.W. (505) 836-8785 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation The park provides a safe environment for shooters of all ages to practice and learn the skills of using a firearm.

SIERRA VISTA WEST TENNIS COMPLEX— CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE

5001 Montano Rd. N.W. (505) 897-8815 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation Call for court rates. This complex consists of 10 courts and a swimming pool.

Reserve the courts by phone or in person. Reservations are not required, but can be made two days in advance.

STONE AGE CLIMBING GYM 4130 Cutler Ave. N.E. (505) 341-2016 ClimbStoneAge.com Climbing school, group events and outdoor guided climbs. Reservation needed for groups.

SWIMMING ALBUQUERQUE— MUNICIPAL CITY POOLS (505) 768-5300 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation Enjoy recreational swimming at any of the 12 public facilities, including 7 outdoor (Memorial Day to midAugust) and 5 indoor (year-round) pools. Lessons, clinics, exercise classes and special event rentals available. Call 768-5300 or 311 for more information.

YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

4901 Indian School Rd N.E. (505) 265-6971 ymcacnm.org For youth development. For healthy living. For social responsibility.

SKATING SKATE PARKS— CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE

(505) 768-5300 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation Albuquerque has six skate parks located throughout the metropolitan area, all designed to provide a recreational environment for in-line skaters, BMX bicyclists and skateboarders to ride and develop their technique: NORTH DOMINGO BACA 8301 Wyoming Blvd. N.E. LOS ALTOS 10140 Lomas Blvd. N.E. CORONADO 301 McKnight Ave. N.W. ALAMOSA 6900 Gonzales Rd. S.W. TOWER 700 82nd St. S.W. NORTH WEST MODULAR 10201 Coors Bypass Blvd. N.W.

SKI & SNOWBOARD SANDIA PEAK SKI AREA

Mile Marker 6, Crest Scenic Byway Hwy 536, Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 242-9052 sandiapeak.com Mid-Dec.-Mid-Mar. 8,600+/10,378+ elevation. 35 runs, five lifts, snow sports school, rental shop, cafe.

SKI NEW MEXICO

P.O. Box 90037 (505) 858-2422 skinewmexico.com Skiing and snowboarding in New Mexico.

= AAA Discount. All located in Albuquerque unless otherwise stated.

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THINGS TO DO SKI SANTA FE

1477 NM State Road 475 Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 982-4429 skisantafe.com Ski Thanksgiving till early April. 10,350 ft.+ to 12,075 ft.+ elevation. 83 runs, 7 lifts. Ski school, rentals & café.

SPECTATOR SPORTS ALBUQUERQUE ISOTOPES BASEBALL CLUB 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez S.E. (505) 924-BALL ABQIsotopes.com Triple-A professional baseball.

The “Topes” play from Apr.-Sept.

ALBUQUERQUE SOL F.C.

4700 Lincoln Rd. N.E., Ste. 123 (505) 510-2555 abqsolfc.com A minor league soccer team in the Premier Developmental League of the USL.

DUKE CITY BMX

1011 Buena Vista Dr. S.E. (505) 890-1269 dukecitybmx.org BMX racing is clean, exciting fun that families can get involved in as a racer, spectator, pit crew or volunteer.

DUKE CITY GLADIATORS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

Tingley Coliseum, EXPO New Mexico (505) 226-8006 dukecitygladiators.com Intense dramatic performance show and a professional indoor football experience.

NEW MEXICO UNITED

Isotopes Park 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez S.E. (505) 550-0127 uslnm.com Professional soccer team playing in the United Soccer League.

SANDIA SPEEDWAY

100 Speedway Park Blvd. S.W. (505) 400-0611 racesandia.com Paved ovals, road course, dirt oval, flat track.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT (THE LOBOS)

Colleen J. Maloof Admin. Bldg.

1 University of New Mexico (505) 925-5500; (800) 955-4695 golobos.com Lobo Athletics is “The Only Game in Town!” For single game tickets and group discounts call 925-LOBO.

MUSEUMS, CULTURAL & HISTORIC CENTERS

ALBUQUERQUE HISTORIC & SCENIC AREAS HISTORIC OLD TOWN

albuquerqueoldtown.com More than 150 shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants in Spanish-style plaza.

NOB HILL MAIN STREET

4310 Central Ave. S.E., Ste. A (505) 923-0759 explorenobhill.com Shopping and dining district teeming with history, culture and art on historic Route 66.

PETROGLYPH NATIONAL MONUMENT

109 Central Park Square Los Alamos, NM 87544 (505) 662-8105; (800) 444-0707 visitlosalamos.org Bandelier, Science Museum, Historical Museum, Valles Caldera National Preserve, Nature Center.

KASHA-KATUWE TENT ROCKS NATIONAL MONUMENT

Exit 259 off I-25 to NM 22 then follow signs Cochiti Pueblo, NM 87072 (505) 761-8700 blm.gov/nm Observe, study and experience the geologic processes that shape natural landscapes.

SALINAS PUEBLO MISSIONS NATIONAL MONUMENT

102 S. Ripley Mountainair, NM 87036 (505) 847-2585 nps.gov/sapu 17th century Spanish missions, 14th century Pueblo ruins, Dark Sky Park and museums. Free admission.

TIJERAS PUEBLO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE

6510 Western Trail N.W. (505) 899-0205 nps.gov/petr Walk on trails to view Native American and Hispanic petroglyphs.

11776 Hwy 337 S. Tijeras, NM 87059 (505) 281-3304 friendsoftijeraspueblo.org An archeological site with self-guided interpretive trail and museum.

OUTSIDE ALBUQUERQUEHISTORIC & SCENIC AREAS

TURQUOISE TRAIL NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY—TURQUOISE TRAIL ASSOCIATION

CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK

727 Carlsbad Caverns Highway Carlsbad, NM 88220 (575) 785-2232 nps.gov/cave/index.htm Beauty and wonder; above and below.

Carlsbad Caverns features more than 100 caves.

CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

1808 CR 7950 Nageezi, NM 87037 (505) 786-7014 nps.gov/chcu/index.htm Explore Chaco through guided tours, hiking and biking trails, campfire talks and night sky programs.

= Wheelchair Accessible

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DISCOVER LOS ALAMOS

= RV Parking

= Pet Friendly

121 Sandia Crest Rd, Box 303 NM 536 to Sandia Crest and NM 14 Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 281-5233 turquoisetrail.org The perfect day trip from Albuquerque to Santa Fe—Art and Adventure!

ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUMS & CULTURAL CENTERS 516 ARTS

516 Central Ave S.W. (505) 242-1445 516arts.org 516 ARTS is an independent, nonprofit contemporary art museum in the center of Downtown Albuquerque.

ABQ BIOPARK

903 10th St. S.W. (505) 768-2000 abqbiopark.com The ABQ BioPark is a unique environmental museum comprising four facilities: zoo, aquarium, botanic garden and fishing lakes at Tingley Beach. Adults $12.50-$20, seniors (65+) $5.50-$10, children (3-12) $6, and children under 3 free.

AFRICAN AMERICAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER & EXHIBIT HALL 310 San Pedro Dr. N.E. EXPO New Mexico (505) 222-0785 aapacnm.org We preserve, nurture and support the intellectual and cultural history of African Americans in NM and the Southwest.

ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM

2000 Mountain Rd. N.W. (505) 243-7255 cabq.gov/museum In the heart of Old Town just off Route 66, Albuquerque Museum is a leading institution for art, history and culture in New Mexico and the American Southwest. This family-friendly museum has interactive spaces, a sculpture garden, store, and café.

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL RATTLESNAKE MUSEUM 202 San Felipe St. N.W. (505) 242-6569 rattlesnakes.com Dedicated to animal conservation and preservation through education.

World’s largest collection.

ANDERSON ABRUZZO ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON MUSEUM

9201 Balloon Museum Dr. N.E. (505) 768-6020 cabq.gov/balloon

Explore the history, science, sport and art of ballooning and other innovative forms of flight. Open Tuesday-Sunday.

Admission prices range from $3-$6 per person.

= AAA Discount. All located in Albuquerque unless otherwise stated.

CASA SAN YSIDRO

973 Old Church Rd. Corrales, NM 87048 (505) 898-3915 cabq.gov/casasanysidro Casa San Ysidro reflects the importance of land, community, and tradition in every aspect of this unique adobe property that combines historic architectural features with a rich colonial artifact collection, and mid-twentieth century tastes.

Call for times.

CORONADO HISTORIC SITE 485 Kuaua Rd (I-25 exit 242) 1 mile West of Bernalillo Bernalillo, NM 87004 (505) 867-5351 nmmonuments.org/coronado Pueblo ruins, museum and 16th century murals.

EXPLORA

1701 Mountain Rd. N.W. (505) 224-8300 explora.us Explora is New Mexico’s premier hands-on learning center, where people of all ages can explore exhibit activities and educational programs in science, technology and art. Ideas, the store at Explora, carries unique gift items.

HOLOCAUST & INTOLERANCE MUSEUM OF NEW MEXICO 616 Central Ave. S.W. (505) 247-0606 nmholocaustmuseum.org Eliminating hate and intolerance one mind at a time.

INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER

2401 12th St. N.W. (505) 843-7270; (866) 855-7902 indianpueblo.org The gateway to the 19 Pueblos of (AD PAGE 71) New Mexico.

J&R VINTAGE AUTO MUSEUM 3650-A Hwy. 528 Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505) 867-2881; (888) 298-1885 jrvintageautos.com Over 60 cars, books and diecast toys.

Admission fee with group rates available.

KIMO THEATRE

423 Central Ave. N.W. (505) 768-3522 kimotickets.com The City of Albuquerque’s Historic KiMo Theatre: unique with PuebloDeco style featuring Native American motifs and hosting a broad spectrum of performances and events. Visitors welcome to tour Albuquerque’s architectural treasure. (Closed city holidays)

LOCKHEED MARTIN DYNATHEATER @ THE NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE

1801 Mountain Rd. N.W. (505) 841-2800 nmnaturalhistory.org Experience a 3D movie in a giant five-story theater.

MUSEUM COLLABORATIVE COUNCIL OF ALBUQUERQUE

(505) 768-3528 visitalbuquerque.org Learn about Albuquerque’s fascinating museums and cultural and historic attractions.

NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER

1701 Fourth St. S.W. (505) 246-2261 nhccnm.org Music, dance and theatre performances.

Art museum, library and restaurant.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE & HISTORY

601 Eubank Blvd. S.E. (505) 245-2137 nuclearmuseum.org Interactive exhibits: nuclear power, medicine, weapons, airplanes, (AD PAGE 47) Little Albert’s Lab.

NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE

1801 Mountain Rd. N.W. (505) 841-2800; (866) NM-DINOS nmnaturalhistory.org Interactive museum featuring dinosaurs, nature, science, planetarium and DynaTheater. Open daily 9am-5pm.

NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & SCIENCE PLANETARIUM

1801 Mountain Rd. N.W. (505) 841-2800 nmnaturalhistory.org Travel to stars and beyond. See the universe as never before.

NEW MEXICO STEAM LOCOMOTIVE AND RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1833 8th St. N.W. (505) 246-2926 nmslrhs.org See the rebuilding of a massive historic steam locomotive.

NEW MEXICO VETERANS MEMORIAL

1100 Louisiana Blvd. S.E. (505) 256-2042 nmvetsmemorial.org 25 acre memorial with visitor center, museum, exhibits, history kiosks and library.

OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER (WESTSIDE)

6500 Coors Blvd. N.W. (505) 897-8831 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation The Open Space Visitor Center is an interpretive hub for the 30,000 acres of land the City manages as public Open Space. Visitors enjoy educational exhibits, art galleries, gardens, walking trails, bird watching, and a variety of talks, workshops, demonstrations and entertainment year-round.

TINKERTOWN MUSEUM

121 Sandia Crest Rd. Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 281-5233 tinkertown.com New Mexico’s renowned folk art environment. Miniature western town and more.

TURQUOISE MUSEUM

400 2nd St. S.W. (505) 550-0127 turquoisemuseum.com Learn turquoise, mines, history, lapidary and consumer education through guided tours.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ART MUSEUM UNM Center for the Arts 203 Cornell Dr. N.E. (505) 277-4001 unmartmuseum.org Expand your intellectual horizons through exhibitions designed for intrepid museum visitors.

UNSER RACING MUSEUM

1776 Montano Rd. N.W. (505) 341-1776 unserracingmuseum.com Open daily 10-4. Featuring more than 30 race cars. Banquet facilities for up to 150.

WHEELS MUSEUM

1100 2nd St. S.W., Barelas Railyard (505) 243-6269 wheelsmuseum.org History of the railroad and transportation exhibits.

THE ZUNI FETISH MUSEUM 1925 Old Town Rd. N.W. (505) 243-0414; (800) 606-0543 greydogtrading.com Only museum devoted to a single Native American art form.

OUTSIDE ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUMS & CULTURAL CENTERS GEORGIA O’KEEFFE MUSEUM 217 Johnson St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 946-1000 okeeffemuseum.org Breathtaking works by O’Keeffe.

Research Center, Educational Programs and more.

MEOW WOLF

1352 Rufina Cir., Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 395-6369 meowwolf.com An explorable attraction filled with art, technology and fantastical environments.

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MUSEUM OF NEW MEXICO

725 Camino Lejo Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 476-1145 museumofnewmexico.org Art, history, culture of the Southwest.

Four Santa Fe museums and seven historic sites.

PUEBLO OF JEMEZ WELCOME CENTER

7413 Hwy. 4 Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024 (575) 834-7235 jemezpueblo.com Museum exhibit, hiking, custom tours and gift shop.

SKY CITY CULTURAL CENTER & HAAK’U MUSEUM

15 mi. South of I-40 @ Exit 102 Sits below Acoma Sky City Acoma, NM 87034 (505) 552-7861; (800) 747-0181 acomaskycity.org Guided walking tours, history, museum, café, gift shop, traditional food, Acoma artisans.

WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN 704 Camino Lejo Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 982-4636; (800) 607-4636 wheelwright.org Exhibitions of comtemporary and historic Native American art and jewelry.

SIGHTSEEING, GUIDED TOURS & TRAIN RIDES

GROUP TOURS CUSTOM TOURS BY CLARICE, INC.

Pickup Corner of Lincoln & W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM (505) 438-7116 santafecustomtours.com Southwestern tours, catered dinners, scheduled tours of historic Santa Fe.

DESTINATION SOUTHWEST

142 Truman St. N.E., Ste. C (505) 766-9068; (800) 999-3109 destinationsouthwest.com Complete tour services. Receptive operator, guides, itinerary planning.

Total packaging.

GOD’S COUNTRY TOURS

4518 Compound North Ct. N.W. (505) 890-5910 Step-on specialist. “Hospitality Award Winner.” Receptive operator for unforgettable experience.

HERITAGE INSPIRATIONS

(575) 779-5516 heritageinspirations.com We provide hand-crafted immersive cultural and active guided tours in New Mexico.

TOUR NEW MEXICO, INC.

3321 Candelaria Rd. N.E., Ste. 302 (505) 883-9178; (800) 333-7159 tournewmexico.com Tours, events, and destination management for conventions and leisure groups since 1990.

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THINGS TO DO SIGHTSEEING & SPECIALTY TOURS ABQ TROLLEY CO.

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town 800 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W. (505) 200-2642 abqtrolley.com An AT&SF Production. The best first thing to do in Albuquerque.

Experience our Best of ABQ City Tour for a front row seat to ABQ. Board the TRAMsporter for round-trip transportation to the Tram and explore even more by contacting us for custom, private tours.

ACTIVE LIGHT PHOTO TOURS

(408) 483-3782 activelightphotography.com Explore beautiful untouched ruins and hidden sandstone sculpture away from tourist crowds. I’ll take you out at sunrise when light sparkles and shadows sculpt the textures in intensely-stunning landscapes. Let me share mysterious traces of 1000 year-old cultures with you.

ALBUCREEPY DOWNTOWN GHOST WALK

330 Tijeras Ave. N.W., Ste. Q (inside Hyatt Regency Albuquerque) (505) 200-2642 albucreepy.com An AT&SF Production. 100 spinetingling minutes of Albuquerque’s dark side. One mile walking tour includes KiMo Theater, old Bernalillo County Courthouse, Wool Warehouse and more. Rated PG-13.

ALBUQUERQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

(505) 289-0586 albuqhistsoc.org Promoting and preserving matters relating to the history of Albuquerque.

ALBUQUERQUE TOURISM & SIGHTSEEING FACTORY (AT&SF)

330 Tijeras Ave. N.W., Ste. Q (inside Hyatt Regency Albuquerque) (505) 200-2642 atsfworks.com AT&SF offers the best in tourism and sightseeing options in New Mexico.

AMAZING SCAVENGER HUNT ADVENTURE—ALBUQUERQUE 1919 Old Town Rd. N.W. (805) 603-5620 urbanadventurequest.com Solve Clues, Complete Challenges, See the Sights—Old Town Adventure.

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BACKROAD WRANGLER

Rio Rancho, NM (505) 453-6890 backroadwrangler.com See the New Mexico you never knew existed. Meet or pick up.

BOB AYRE SOUTHWEST SIGHTSEEING & PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS 2419 San Pedro Dr. N.E. (505) 269-7882 bobayre.com Acoma, Santa Fe, Ghost Ranch, Turquoise Trail, Albuquerque, all locations. Since 1953.

BREAKING BAD RV TOURS

1919 Old Town Rd. N.W. (505) 205-7292 breakingbadrvtours.com Miss Breaking Bad? Tour in an RV just like in the show.

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CORN MAIDEN TOURS

(505) 615-9675 cornmaidentours.com Experience customized private tours of New Mexico’s diverse traditions, peoples, culture and history. See our cities, churches, missions, archaeological sites. Explore the beauty of mountains, deserts, valleys, small towns, and pueblos of the Land of Enchantment.

Start making your memories!

DUKE CITY PEDALER

330 Tijeras Ave. N.W., Ste. Q (inside Hyatt Regency Albuquerque) (505) 200-2642 dukecitypedaler.com An AT&SF Production. The DCP is a 14-passenger ‘party bike’ that makes stops at local breweries, bars and restaurants. It’s an eco-friendly “party on wheels!” Book a Group Ride for 14 or buy individual tickets on a Social Ride.

FOLLOW THE SUN INC.

8201 Golf Course Rd. N.W., Ste. D3 (505) 897-2886; (866) 428-4SUN ftstours.com Featured services are Spaceport America tours, step-on guide, charter and convention services.

HISTORY & GHOST TOURS OF OLD TOWN

303 Romero St. N.W. Plaza Don Luis—Space #N-120 (505) 246-TOUR toursofoldtown.com Daily guided Historic walking tours.

Ghost tour nightly at 8 p.m.

NEW MEXICO JEEP TOURS (505) 633-0383 nmjeeptours.com

Private tours exploring the beauty of the Land of Enchantment.

NM FILM TOURS 1919 Old Town Rd. (505) 205-7292 nmfilmtours.com

Visit your favorite film location here in NM like Breaking Bad, Transformers, Avengers and more.

TRAIN RIDES CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD

500 S. Terrace Chama, NM 87520 (575) 756-2151; (888) 286-2737 cumbrestoltec.com Tourist train departures Memorial Day to mid-Oct. aboard an authentic steam railroad.

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SPAS & WELLNESS THE AROGYA CENTER

(505) 884-1669 pimentelmusic.com

2500 Central Ave S.W. (505) 243-9974 thearogyacenter.com Serving wellness through deep relaxation, massage, and natural herbal oil therapy.

Tours, guitar lessons, and entertainment

AYURVEDIC INSTITUTE

PIMENTEL GUITARS, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT 3316 Lafayette Dr. N.E.

Building custom guitars since 1951.

(505) 710-0700 retrogradetours.com

11311 Menaul Blvd. N.E., Ste. A (505) 291-9698 ayurveda.com Panchakarma is a cleansing and rejuvenating program for the body, mind and consciousness.

mid-century walking tour.

THE BACK PORCH DAY SPA

provided.

RETROGRADE TOURS

Go from here to modernity on a

ROUTES BICYCLE TOURS & RENTALS, INC. 2113 Charlevoix St. N.W. (505) 933-5667 routesrentals.com

Voted Albuquerque’s best bicycle

tours and rentals! Guided and selfguided tours daily. Featuring ABQ

Bike & Brew, River Tours, Biking Bad, and MORE! Tours in both ABQ and

Santa Fe. Walk-in’s welcome or register online.

SPACEPORT AMERICA EXPERIENCE TOUR 301 S. Foch St.

Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 (575) 267-8888 SpaceportAmericaTour.com

Have a hands-on, fun experience

inside a real commercial space launch facility.

WATERMELON MOUNTAIN TOURS (505) 363-6287 watermelonmountaintours.com

Small group personal tours based in Albuquerque.

8525 Indian School Rd. N.E. (505) 822-9700 thebackporchdayspa.com Offering massage, facials, wraps, scrubs and more in the most tranquil and relaxing atmosphere!

CONRAD SANCHEZ SKIN CARE

7400 Hancock Ct. N.E., Ste. E (505) 985-8883 conradsanchezskincare.com Award-winning skincare spa and body wellness center.

GREEN REED SPA— SANDIA RESORT & CASINO 30 Rainbow Rd. N.E. (I-25 & Tramway) (505) 798-3980; (800) 526-9366 sandiacasino.com Exceptionally awarded full-service spa and salon. Appointments (AD PAGE 5) requested.

JEMEZ HOT SPRINGS— HOME OF THEGIGGLING SPRINGS

040 Abousleman Loop Jemez Springs, NM 87025 (575) 829-9175 jemezhotsprings.com Natural outdoor hot geothermal mineral springs open year round.

OJO CALIENTE MINERAL SPRINGS RESORT & SPA

50 Los Baños Drive, Hwy. 414 Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 (888) 939-0007 ojospa.com Legendary healing hot springs with full-service spa.

THE SPA AT INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT & CASINO

287 Carrizo Canyon Rd. Mescalero, NM 88340 (800) 545-9011 innofthemountaingods.com/spa Relaxation at its finest. (AD PAGE 40)

THE SPA AT ISLETA— ISLETA RESORT & CASINO

11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E. (505) 848-1977; (877) 747-5382 isleta.com The Spa at Isleta… where your well-being is our priority. (AD IBC)

TAMAYA MIST SPA & SALON— HYATT REGENCY TAMAYA RESORT & SPA 1300 Tuyuna Trl. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004 (505) 771-6134; (800) 233-1234 tamayamistspa.com Relax and rejuvenate with unique treatments inspired by nature.

WINERIES & BREWERIES

KAKTUS BREWING COMPANY—BERNALILLO

MARBLE BREWERY TAP ROOM

CANTEEN BREWHOUSE

471 South Hill Rd.

9904 Montgomery Blvd. N.E.

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marblebrewery.com

2381 Aztec Rd. N.E. (505) 881-2737 CanteenBrewhouse.com Albuquerque’s longest-standing brewery, award-winning beer, food, music and patio.

CASA RONDEÑA WINERY

733 Chavez Rd. N.W. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 344-5911; (800) 706-1699 casarondena.com Most beautiful winery in the Southwest; fine wines and hospitality.

EL VADO TAPROOM

250 Central Avenue S.W. (505) 361-1669 ElvadoABQ.com/taproom A taste of Albuquerque with our rotating selection of local brews.

Bernalillo, NM 87004

(505) 323-4030

Only destination brewery in New

Mexico. Balanced beer, balanced life.

Unabashedly bold beer.

MARBLE BREWERY WESTSIDE TAPROOM 5740 Night Whisper Rd. N.W.

MARBLE BREWERY 111 Marble Ave. N.W.

(505) 508-4368

marblebrewery.com

A cozy taproom located on

(505) 243-2739 marblebrewery.com

Locally-brewed craft beer and a lively pub scene.

Albuquerque’s westside, focused around fun flavors, live music and community!

RIO BRAVO B REWI NG C O M PA N Y

GRUET WINERY

8400 Pan American Frwy. N.E. (505) 821-0055; (888) 857-WINE gruetwinery.com Tastings and retail. Best sparkling-wine producers in the nation, say wine critics worldwide.

KEY: = Wheelchair Accessible = RV Parking = Pet Friendly = AAA Discount. All located in Albuquerque unless otherwise stated.

32,116 sq/ft open for any event!

RIO BRAVO BREWING COMPANY

Live Music, Full Kitchen, Monthly Trivia & Beer Challenges!

Home of El Lobo Rojo, the official UNM Lobo Beer (505) 900-3909 • 1912 2nd St. NW

24 Beers ON TAP! LIVE BOLD. JOIN THE ADVENTURE.

Albuquerque, NM 87102

www.riobravobrewing.com

Fly with Albuquerque’s ORIGINAL Operator.

Flying safely since 1973.

Daily Sunrise Flights Unforgettable Memories

BOOK TODAY FlyWorldBalloon.com 505-515-0231 Mention ACVB for Special Rate OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

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THINGS TO DO NEW MEXICO BREWERS GUILD

(505) 660-7423 nmbeer.org Headquarters for all things beer related in New Mexico.

NEW MEXICO WINE

4801 Lang Ave. N.E., #110 (575) 649-8994 nmwine.org Viva Vino! Celebrate New Mexico wine at 55+ local wineries.

PONDEROSA VALLEY WINERY

3171 Hwy. 290 Ponderosa, NM 87044 (575) 834-7487; (800) 946-3657 ponderosawinery.com Every wine is an award winner. Free tasting, picnic area, kid friendly.

RED DOOR BREWING COMPANY

1001 Candelaria Rd. N.E. (505) 633-6675 reddoorbrewing.com Opening the door to craft beer.

RED DOOR BREWING COMPANY TAPROOM

400 Gold Ave. S.W., #105 (505) 990-3029 reddoorbrewing.com Red Door Taproom Downtown!

RIO BRAVO BREWING COMPANY

1912 2nd Street N.W. (505) 900-3909 riobravobrewing.com Live bold—join the adventure— not just a brewery—a destination.

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SHEEHAN WINERY

(505) 280-3104 sheehanwinery.com Committed to making high-quality, all-natural, boutique wines in New Mexico.

STEEL BENDER BREWYARD

8305 2nd St. N.W. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 433-3537 steelbenderbrewyard.com Los Ranchos brewery serving craft beer and scratch pub fare!

VARA WINES

315 Alameda Blvd. N.E., Bldg. B (505) 898-6280 varawines.com Wine tastings at Vara Winery and Distillery, Tuesday through Sunday.

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ZOOS, NATURE CENTERS, FAMILY FUN & GAMES

MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT

FAMILY FUN & GAMES

4040 Pan American Frwy. N.E. (505) 884-4928 mainevent.com Eat. Bowl. Play.

AMAZING SCAVENGER HUNT ADVENTURE—ALBUQUERQUE

NM ESCAPE ROOM

1919 Old Town Rd. N.W. (805) 603-5620 urbanadventurequest.com

Solve Clues, Complete Challenges, See the Sights—Old Town Adventure.

Sign-up Online.

CLIFF’S AMUSEMENT PARK 4800 Osuna Rd. N.E. (505) 881-9373 cliffsamusementpark.com

Seriously fun Amusement Park and WaterMania! Open April through Sept.

DAVE & BUSTER’S

2100 Louisiana Blvd. N.E. (505) 348-5157 daveandbusters.com The ultimate destination to eat, drink, play and watch sports.

EXPLORA

1701 Mountain Rd. N.W. (505) 224-8300 explora.us Explora is New Mexico’s premier hands-on learning center, where people of all ages can explore exhibit activities and educational programs in science, technology and art. Ideas, the store at Explora, carries unique gift items.

FUN CONNECTION— ISLETA RESORT & CASINO 11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E. (505) 724-3866 isleta.com/fun-connection

3916 Carlisle Blvd. N.E., Ste. C (505) 289-1002 nmescaperoom.com Find clues, decode messages, solve puzzles to escape the room.

ZOOS & NATURE CENTERS ABQ BIOPARK

903 10th St. S.W. (505) 768-2000 abqbiopark.com Zoo, aquarium, botanic garden and fishing lakes at Tingley Beach. Adults $12.50-$20, seniors (65+) $5.50, children (3-12) $6, and children under 3 free.

AQUARIUM 2601 Central Ave. N.W. Rio Grande and Gulf of Mexico marine habitats featuring coral reef fish, eels, stingrays, sharks and more. Adults $12.50-$20; seniors (65+) $5.50-$10, children (3-12) $6; children under 3 free. 2 and under, free.

BOTANIC GARDEN 2601 Central Ave. N.W.

Exhibits include Mediterranean and Desert Conservatories, 1920’s farm, Japanese and formal gardens, and BUGarium. Adults $12.50-$20; seniors (65+) $5.50-$10, children (3-12) $6, children under 3 free.

RIO LINE TRAIN 2601 Central Ave. N.W.

Family fun featuring bowling, billiards, laser tag, arcade and (AD IBC) birthday parties.

Take a ride between the Zoo and Aquarium/Botanic Garden. BioPark ticket required.

HINKLE FAMILY FUN CENTER

TINGLEY BEACH 1800 Tingley Dr. S.W. (South of Central Ave)

12931 Indian School Rd. N.E. (505) 299-3100 hinklefamilyfuncenter.com Go-carts, two game rooms, ‘prize centers’, bumper boats, Lazer Tag, (AD PAGE 10) paintball, parties.

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Three fishing lakes, model boat pond, restrooms, food (open seasonally) and access to Rio Grande bosque. No fee to access fishing lakes; NM fishing license required. Open sunrise to sunset.

ZOO 903 10th St. S.W.

Exotic and native species from six continents in lush, naturalistic habitats on 64 acres. Adults $12.50-$20, Seniors (65+) $5.50-$10, children (3-12) $6, children under 3 free.

HOLLYWICK FARMS LLC 503 Frost Road Sandia Park, NM 87047 (505) 286-1172 hollywickfarms.com

Get up close and personal with our alpacas!

OPEN SPACE VISITOR CENTER (WESTSIDE)

6500 Coors Blvd. N.W. (505) 897-8831 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation The Open Space Visitor Center is an interpretive hub for the 30,000 acres of land the City manages as public Open Space. Visitors enjoy educational exhibits, art galleries, gardens, walking trails, bird watching, and a variety of talks, workshops, demonstrations and entertainment year-round.

RIO GRANDE NATURE CENTER STATE PARK

2901 Candelaria Rd. N.W. (505) 344-7240 rgnc.org Bird watching, nature exhibits, ponds and two miles of trails winding through cottonwoods.

WILDLIFE WEST NATURE PARK

87 N. Frontage Rd. Edgewood, NM 87015 (505) 281-7655; (877) 981-9453 wildlifewest.org Amazing native rescued wildlife habitat park with accessible trails, gift shop, chuckwagon dinner shows, mud runs, harvest & fiber festivals, and family fun.

Best little zoo in New Mexico, farming museum, art gallery, and much more.

Open daily.

There are a variety of options to fill your Albuquerque itinerary. Go to VisitABQ.org/thingstodo to discover everything ABQ has to offer.

= Wheelchair Accessible = RV Parking = Pet Friendly All located in Albuquerque unless otherwise stated.

= AAA Discount.

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ALBUQUERQUE GOLF AND EVENT CENTER @ BALLOON FIESTA PARK Balloon Fiesta Park, 9401 Balloon Museum Drive, (505) 857-8437 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation Lighted driving range, putting green and chipping area. Golf merchandise.

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ARROYO DEL OSO GOLF COURSE

7001 Osuna Rd. N.E., (505) 884-7505, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation Nestled in Bear Canyon Arroyo, this 27-hole Northeast Albuquerque course is noted for its interesting topography.

CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE AT UNM

3601 University Blvd. S.E., (505) 277-4546, unmgolf.com Golf at affordable rates. Nationally ranked by Golf Digest and Golf & Travel Magazine.

INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 40) 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero, NM 88340, (575) 464-7777; (800) 545-9011 innofthemountaingods.com One of Golf Digest’s “Top 40 Casino Golf Courses”.

ISLETA GOLF CLUB (SEE OUR AD IBC)

11001 Broadway Blvd. S.E., (505) 848-1900; (866) ISLETA2, isleta.com/golf It’s time to discover New Mexico’s finest championship golfing experience.

LADERA GOLF COURSE

3401 Ladera Dr. N.W., (505) 836-4449, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation Championship golf course. Includes a nine-hole executive course.

LOS ALTOS GOLF COURSE

9717 Copper Ave. N.E., (505) 298-1897, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation Ideal for beginner to intermediate golfer. Los Altos also features a pro shop.

PAA-KO RIDGE GOLF CLUB

1 Club House Dr., Sandia Park, NM 87047, (505) 281-6000; (866) 898-5987, paakoridge.com Most decorated, highly acclaimed course in New Mexico. Best New Course in America in 2000.

PUERTO DEL SOL GOLF COURSE

1800 Girard Blvd. S.E., (505) 265-5636, cabq.gov/parksandrecreation ABQ’s only golf course featuring a lighted driving range (seasonal).

SANDIA GOLF CLUB—SANDIA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 5)

30 Rainbow Rd. N.E., (I-25 & Tramway), (505) 798-3990; (800) 526-9366, sandiagolf.com An 18-hole desert-links championship course designed by Scott Miller.

SANTA ANA GOLF CLUB

288 Prairie Star Rd., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, (505) 867-9464, mynewmexicogolf.com 27-hole, upscale, daily fee, golf course open to the public year ‘round. Upscale bar and grill.

UNM NORTH GOLF COURSE

2201 Tucker Rd. N.E., (505) 277-4146, unmgolf.com/north Fantastic nine-hole course in the center of UNM.

TWIN WARRIORS GOLF CLUB AT HYATT REGENCY TAMAYA RESORT & SPA 1301 Tuyuna Trl., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, (505) 771-6155; (800) 55-HYATT, mynewmexicogolf.com 18-Hole Nationally ranked desert course. Upscale carts.

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110 Roehl Rd. N.W., (505) 922-1323; (866) 465-3660 golfonthesantafetrail.com Customized golf packages for one of the country’s top-rated golf trails.

NEW MEXICO GOLF DESTINATIONS

2316 Southern Blvd. S.E., Ste. D, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-3746, (505) 897-0864 newmexicogolfdestinations.com Comprehensive golf site: information, tee times, photos, videos and packages.

SUN COUNTRY GOLF

P.O. Box 6661, (505) 620-1953 suncountrygolf.com Travel with confidence, take advantage of local knowledge.

KEY: = Visit Albuquerque Featured Partner M = Municipal P = Public R = Resorts.

All located in Albuquerque unless otherwise stated.

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SHOPPING ANTIQUES

CULINARY SPECIALTIES

A FEW OLD THINGS— ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

THE CANDY LADY

8833 Fourth St. N.W. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 922-1209 afewoldthings.com Unique collectibles, assortment of furniture, fine jewelry and quality consignments in 9,000 sq. ft. of shopping.

COWBOYS & INDIANS ANTIQUES

4000 Central Ave. S.E. (505) 255-4054 cowboysandindiansantiques.com Antique Native American, New Mexican, Mexican and Old West Art.

424 San Felipe St. N.W. (505) 243-6239; (800) 214-7731 thecandylady.com Homemade chocolates and cakes, sugar free chocolates and risqué chocolates.

CELINA’S BISCOCHITOS

404 Osuna Rd. N.W., Ste. A Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 269-4997; (844) Celinas celinasbiscochitos.com Official New Mexico Cookie “with our special, unique twist.”

ELDORA CHOCOLATE

APPAREL

8114 Edith Blvd. N.E. (505) 433-4076 eldorachocolate.com Eldora Chocolate makes small-batch craft chocolate from bean to bar.

DAN’S BOOTS & SADDLES, INC.

SOL RIO COFFEE

6903 Fourth St. N.W. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 345-2220 dansboots.com Western wear, hats, boots, English and Western tack. Feed and pet supplies.

MR. TUX FORMALWEAR

4900 Lomas Blvd. N.E. (505) 255-7463; (888) 678-8901 mrtuxnm.com Serving Albuquerque for 54 years.

THE OLD TOWN HAT SHOP & ACCESSORY BOUTIQUE

205 San Felipe St. N.W., Ste. C (505) 242-4019 oldtownhats.com ”Hats for everyone.” Jackets, shawls, belts and handbags. “A local favorite.”

W!LD MOON BOUTIQUE™

206 1/2 San Felipe St. N.W., Ste. 3 (505) 247-2475; (877) 525-2013 wildmoonboutique.com Woman’s clothing, boots, accessories from around the world and local artisans.

WILD WEST T’S AND GIFTS 401-A San Felipe St. N.W. (505) 247-9200 santafesterling.com Huge selection of quality t-shirts and apparel. Beautiful sterling and 14K jewelry.

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815 Bellamah Ave. N.W. (505) 916-0745 solriocoffee.com Organic coffee roaster with blends and natural organic flavors.

FLORISTS & GIFT BASKETS ALBUQUERQUE FLORIST, INC. 3121 San Mateo Blvd. N.E. La Mesa Shopping Center (505) 881-3336; (800) 505-0069 albuquerqueflorist.com Full-service florist with convention services available. Five-day freshness guarantee.

GROCERY STORES & PACKAGED LIQUOR STORES THE HANGAR CRAFT BEER, WINE & SPIRITS 622 Central Ave. S.W. (505) 850-8847 hangarnm.com Downtown’s only packaged liquor retailer.

SILVER STREET MARKET

205 Silver Ave. S.W., Ste. A (505) 924-2800 www.silverstreetmarket.com Urban downtown grocery, bakery and deli, NM specialties, full liquor.

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JEWELRY, SOUTHWESTERN/ INDIAN ARTS & CRAFTS ACEVES OLD TOWN BASKET & RUG SHOP 301 Romero St. N.W. (505) 842-8022 newmexicogifts.com Unique Southwestern home décor.

Weavings, pottery, rugs and tile.

Open 364 days.

BIEN MUR INDIAN MARKET CENTER

100 Bien Mur Dr. N.E. (I-25 @ Tramway Rd. N.E. Exit 234 E) (505) 821-5400; (800) 365-5400 sandiapueblo.nsn.us/ bien-mur-indian-market Over 40 years of authentic Native American Art.

COVERED WAGON

2034 S. Plaza N.W. (505) 242-4481 Oldest and largest Indian and souvenir store in Old Town.

COWBOYS & INDIANS ANTIQUES

4000 Central Ave. S.E. (505) 255-4054 cowboysandindiansantiques.com Vintage baskets, pottery, jewelry, beadwork, blankets, rugs and cowboy items.

GREY DOG TRADING

1925 Old Town Rd. N.W. Plaza Hacienda (505) 243-0414; (877) 606-0543 greydogtrading.com Authentic Native American, Inuit and Hispanic art.

OLD TOWN EMPORIUM

204 San Felipe St. N.W. (505) 842-8102 abqoldtownemporium.com T-shirts, socks, jewelry, kachinas, clocks, switchplates, Route 66 memorabilia and candles.

OOH! AAH! JEWELRY, INC. 110 Amherst Dr. S.E. Nob Hill Shopping Center (505) 265-7170; (866) 266-4224 oohaahjewelry.com Your Albuquerque destination for amazing jewelry and special gifts.

PALMS TRADING CO, INC.

1504 Lomas Blvd. N.W. (505) 247-8504; (800) 748-1656 palmstrading.com Indian jewelry, pueblo pottery, kachinas, Navajo rugs, fetishes, artifacts, Pendleton, moccasins.

RIO GRANDE WHOLESALE/RETAIL

ETKIE

1920 Central Ave. S.W. (505) 242-3739 riogrande-trading.com Largest selection of Native American jewelry, pottery, rugs, gifts artifacts, gifts and Pendleton products.

GERTRUDE ZACHARY JEWELRY, ETC.

SILVER SUN

1501 Lomas Blvd. N.W. (505) 247-4442; (800) 682-5768 gertrudezachary.com Contemporary Native American handmade jewelry.

116 San Felipe St. N.W. (505) 246-9692; (800) 662-3220 silversunalbuquerque.com Authentic Indian handmade jewelry.

Custom orders, natural American turquoise, Reps.

GERTRUDE ZACHARY JEWELRY, ETC.

SUNDANCER TRADING

1216 4th Street N.W. (505) 300-4649 Etkie.com Refined jewelry handmade by Native American artisans in New Mexico.

3300 Central Ave. S.E. (505) 766-4700 gertrudezachary.com Handcrafted jewelry made locally.

Wholesale to public. Also antiques and furniture.

2200 Sunport Blvd. S.E. ABQ International Sunport (505) 842-1698 Fine Indian jewelry, pottery and drums. A wide selection of gifts and souvenirs.

= AAA Discount. All located in Albuquerque unless otherwise stated.

SHOPPING 324 Lomas Blvd. N.W. (505) 243-3781; (800) 771-3781 SunwestSilver.com Wholesale and retail showrooms for turquoise and Native American handmade!

THUNDERBIRD SUPPLY COMPANY

2311 Vassar Dr. N.E. (505) 884-7770 thunderbirdsupply.com Jewelry making supplies: metal, findings, tools, beading, charms (AD PAGE 33) stones and gifts.

WRIGHT’S INDIAN ART

2677 Louisiana Blvd. N.E. (505) 266-0120; (866) 372-1042 wrightsgallery.com The finest Native jewelry, pottery and more since 1907.

SHOPPING AREAS & CENTERS ABQ UPTOWN

2200 Louisiana Blvd. N.E. (505) 792-1929 simon.com Your ultimate destination for upscale fashion, home furnishings and dining.

CORONADO CENTER

6600 Menaul Blvd. N.E. (505) 881-2700 coronadocenter.com NM’s largest mall. More than 150 stores. Cheesecake Factory, H&M, Sephora, Vans, Pandora and Longhorn Steakhouse.

COTTONWOOD MALL

10000 Coors Blvd. N.W. (505) 897-6571 cottonwoodmall.com Over 120 retailers including Dillards, JCPenney, Sears, Regal Cinemas.

HISTORIC OLD TOWN

albuquerqueoldtown.com In the heart of Albuquerque. More than 130 shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants in Spanish-style plaza.

NOB HILL MAIN STREET

4310 Central Ave. S.E., Ste. A (505) 923-0759 explorenobhill.com Shopping and dining district teeming with history, culture and art on historic Route 66.

PLAZA HACIENDA

1919 Old Town Rd. plazahaciendaoldtown albuquerque.com Old Town parking, New Mexican art, jewelry, gifts and dining.

SAWMILL DISTRICT

20th St. & Bellamah N.W., Ste. 1150 (505) 750-0520 SawMillDistrictABQ.com ABQ’s premier urban destination offering exciting hospitality and entertainment experiences.

SHOPPING ASSOCIATIONS HISTORIC OLD TOWN

albuquerqueoldtown.com More than 150 shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants in Spanishstyle plaza.

KEEPITQUERQUE— BUY LOCAL

P.O. Box 91891 (505) 798-2587 keepitquerque.org Your guide to shopping locally-owned, independent businesses. Nearly 4,000 local listings. KeepItQuerque.

NOB HILL MAIN STREET

4310 Central Ave. S.E., Ste. A (505) 923-0759 explorenobhill.com Shopping and dining district teeming with history, culture and art on historic Route 66.

SPECIALTY STORES BLUE MOON MARKETPLACE 400 San Felipe St. N.W., Ste. E (505) 350-0412 Facebook.com/BlueMoonNM Specializes in local, handcrafted, fair trade and vintage items.

FARM SHOP AT LOS POBLANOS

4803 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 344-9297; (866) 344-9297 lospoblanos.com Artisan lavender products, fresh baked goods, unique foods and gifts.

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GENUINE SOUTHWEST ART & GIFTS

1919 Old Town Rd. N.W., Ste. 2 Plaza Hacienda (505) 243-1410 genuinesouthwest.com Artist owned shop in Old Town featuring local artists.

TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS & GIFTS

2012 S. Plaza St. N.W. (505) 242-7204 treasurehousebooks.net New Mexico books, New Mexico authors, Old West history, Native America.

2320 Wisconsin St., N.E. (505) 821-2739 hipstitchabq.com Albuquerque’s uniquely modern quilt shop. Fabrics, books, patterns, notions.

NEW MEXICO BEAD & FETISH

401 Romero St. N.W. (505) 243-2600; (800) 687-2701 nmbeadandfetish.com Semi-precious and turquoise beads, findings and Native American crafts.

THE OCTOPUS AND THE FOX

514 Central Ave S.E. (505) 203-2659 octofoxshop.com Be cool. Shop local handmade art and gifts.

PIMENTEL GUITARS, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

2107 Church St. N.W. (505) 243-6005 AssistanceLeagueABQ.org Handmade gift items created by senior citizens.

CLEAR LIGHT, THE NEW MEXICO COMPANY

SPUR LINE SUPPLY CO.

123 Broadway Blvd. S.E. (505) 501-7566 clearlightnm.com The original scent of New Mexico is available for your body, mind, and home.

105 Amherst Dr. S.E. (505) 255-2883 sukhmaninobhill.com Exquisite designer jewelry, furnishings, furniture, home décor, art, accessories.

HIP STITCH

3316 Lafayette Dr. N.E. (505) 884-1669 pimentelmusic.com Building custom guitars since 1951.

Tours, guitar lessons, and entertainment provided.

THE BLUE PORTAL

SUKHMANI JEWELRY & HOME

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ALBUQUERQUE’S VIBRANT SHOPPING DISTRICTS

Albuquerque is home to hundreds of vendors including local boutiques, Southwestern and contemporary art galleries, modern shopping districts, and New Mexico’s largest malls.

VisitABQ.org/shopping

800 20th St. N.W. (505) 242-6858 spurlinesupplyco.com Come enjoy our re-imagined shopping experience featuring New Mexican goods.

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AMERICAN 66 DINER

1405 Central Ave. N.E., (505) 247-1421, 66diner.com Nostalgic roadside diner on Historic Route 66. ABQ’s BEST milk shakes! Breakfast weekends.

ABQ GRILL—SHERATON ALBUQUERQUE UPTOWN (SEE OUR AD PAGE 69) 2600 Louisiana Blvd. N.E., (505) 881-0000, sheratonalbuquerqueuptown.com Continental and Southwestern specialities.

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ARTICHOKE CAFÉ

424 Central Ave. S.E., (505) 243-0200, artichokecafe.com French-American Bistro. Casual gourmet dining in an art-filled atmosphere.

BISTRO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE—COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT JOURNAL CENTER 5151 Journal Center Blvd. N.E., (505) 823-1919, marriott.com/abqcy Southwestern ambiance, indoor/outdoor dining.

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Over 30 Albuquerque Locations, (505) 884-2160, www.lotaburger.com Worlds best green chile cheeseburgers and humongous breakfast burritos.

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400 Central Ave. S.W., (505) 242-2400, brixens.com Culinary comfort food, creative cocktails and craft beer.

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6855 4th St. N.W., Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107, (505) 890-9150 thehiddensteakhouse.com/cafe-6855 Featuring delicious lunch as well as weekend brunch!

CAMPO AT LOS POBLANOS (SEE OUR AD PAGE 71)

4803 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W., Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107, (505) 338-1615; (866) 344-9297 www.lospoblanos.com Featuring artisan ingredients from our farm and local growers. Dinner reservations required.

CIELO SANDIA—ALBUQUERQUE MARRIOTT HOTEL

2101 Louisiana Blvd. N.E., (505) 881-6800; (800) 334-2086, www.marriott.com/abqnm Featuring American cuisine.

COFFEE 505—DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE (SEE OUR AD PAGE 72) 201 Marquette Ave. N.W., (505) 247-3344; (800) 222-TREE, DoubleTreeABQ.com Proudly brewing Starbucks. Morning grab & go items, gourmet salads and sandwiches.

THE COUNCIL ROOM RESTAURANT & BAR— SANDIA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 5)

30 Rainbow Rd. N.E. (I-25 & Tramway), (505) 796-7500; (800) 526-9366, sandiacasino.com Serving breakfast, salads, burgers, sandwiches and steaks.

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1000 Woodward Pl. N.E., (505) 245-7100; (800) EMBASSY, albuquerque.embassysuites.com Full-service casual Southwestern dining.

DAUBER’S GRILL—ISLETA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD IBC) 11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E., (505) 724-3800; (877) 747-5382, isleta.com Enjoy the convenience of a dedicated Bingo Snack Bar. KEY:

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INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER Learn more: IndianPueblo.org The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a world-class museum and cultural center located in the heart of Albuquerque. Learn fascinating history, shop for Native jewelry and art, watch a traditional dance, hear Native languages, and experience the flavors of traditional and contemporary Native cuisine.

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DQ GRILL & CHILL—ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL (SEE OUR AD PAGE 3) I-40 Exit 140, (505) 352-7866; (866) 711-7829, rt66casino.com DQ Grill & Chill offers an expanded menu including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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DUKE’S THE GRILL—RAMADA PLAZA BY WYNDHAM

2020 Menaul Blvd. N.E., (505) 884-2511; (866) 650-4900 Featuring Southwestern and American cuisine. Nightly dinner specials and gift shop.

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8917 4th St. N.W., (505) 503-7124, farmandtablenm.com Seasonal cuisine in a beautiful North Valley atmosphere, farm to table.

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FORQUE KITCHEN AND BAR—HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE 330 Tijeras Ave. N.W., (505) 842-1234, albuquerque.regency.hyatt.com An award-winning restaurant in an atmosphere of casual elegance.

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200 S. Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 588-2143, www.fr8house.com Favorite restaurant for local craft beer, pub food and games.

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6600 Menaul Blvd. N.E., #N1-A, (505) 883-8337; 888-FUDD-2-GO, Fuddruckers.com World’s Greatest Hamburgers—Any Food, Any Place, Any Time!

FUDDRUCKERS—PAN AMERICAN FREEWAY

4855 Pan American Frwy. N.E., (505) 344-7449; 888-FUDD-2-GO, Fuddruckers.com World’s Greatest Hamburgers—Any Food, Any Place, Any Time!

FUDDRUCKERS—YALE & GIBSON

2120 Yale Blvd. S.E., (505) 224-2841; 888-FUDD-2-GO, Fuddruckers.com World’s Greatest Hamburgers—Any Food, Any Place, Any Time!

THE GARDEN GRILLE—HILTON GARDEN INN ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL CENTER 5320 San Antonio Dr. N.E., (505) 314-0800, albuquerquejournalcenter.hgi.com Cooked to order breakfast; dinner; evening room service.

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600 Central Ave. S.E., Ste. A, (505) 248-9800, thegrovecafemarket.com Breakfast, brunch and lunch. Fine coffee and tea, beer, wine and mimosas.

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301 Central Ave. N.W., (505) 243-9999, jimmyjohns.com Fast and delicious sandwiches, catering. Delivery with a one-sandwich minimum.

JOHNNY ROCKETS—ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL (SEE OUR AD PAGE 3)

I-40 Exit 140, (505) 352-7866; (866) 711-7829, rt66casino.com Enjoy great food in an atmosphere that is fun and nostalgic!

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LAGUNA BURGER RESTAURANT

2400 12th St N.W., (505) 352-8282, thelagunaburger.com Always fresh, never frozen, cooked to order and served in a clean, comfortable, friendly atmosphere.

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2000 Bellamah Ave. N.W., (505) 246-9989; (866) 505-7829, www.hotelchaco.com Enjoy creative culinary options with flavor and beauty from the wild.

THE LIBRARY BAR & GRILL

312 Central Ave. S.W., (505) 242-2992, library-abq.com Boasts great meals, a bustling happy hour and nighttime party atmosphere.

MAIN STREET RESTAURANT—ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL (SEE OUR AD PAGE 3) I-40 Exit 140, (505) 352-7866; (866) 711-7829, rt66casino.com Open for breakfast and lunch daily. Offering a variety of comfort food and favorites.

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PYRAMID 51—ALBUQUERQUE MARRIOTT PYRAMID NORTH 5151 San Francisco Rd. N.E., (505) 821-3333, marriott.com/abqmc American cuisine.

RANGE CAFÉ

2200 Menaul Blvd. N.E., (505) 888-1660, rangecafe.com Ordinary food done extraordinarily well! A one-of-a-kind family dining experience.

RANGE CAFÉ

4401 Wyoming Blvd. N.E., (505) 293-2633, rangecafe.com Ordinary food done extraordinarily well! A one-of-a-kind family dining experience.

RANGE CAFÉ

925 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-1700, rangecafe.com Ordinary food done extraordinarily well! A one-of-a-kind family dining experience.

RANGE CAFÉ—COTTONWOOD

10019 Coors Blvd. N.W., (505) 867-1700, rangecafe.com Ordinary food done extraordinarily well! A one-of-a-kind family dining experience.

RANGE CAFÉ ON RIO GRANDE

1050 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W., (505) 508-2640, rangecafe.com Ordinary food done extraordinarily well! A one-of-a-kind family dining experience.

RIO BRAVO BREWING COMPANY (SEE OUR AD PAGE 53) 1912 2nd St. N.W., (505) 900-3909, riobravobrewing.com Rio Bravo Brewing Company is not just a venue, we are a destination!

ROJO GRILL—SHERATON ALBUQUERQUE AIRPORT HOTEL

2910 Yale Blvd. S.E., (505) 843-7000; (800) 227-1117, sheratonalbuquerqueairporthotel.com Upscale Southwestern cuisine featuring mountain and city view.

SANDIAGO’S GRILL AT THE TRAM

40 Tramway Rd. N.E., (505) 856-6692, sandiagos.com A taste of contemporary American and New Mexican cuisine with magnificent views.

SANTA ANA CAFÉ—HYATT REGENCY TAMAYA RESORT & SPA

1300 Tuyuna Trl., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, (505) 771-6161; (800) 233-1234, tamaya.regency.hyatt.com Casual indoor and outdoor dining with beautiful views.

SAVOY BAR AND GRILL

10601 Montgomery Blvd. N.E., (505) 294-9463, savoyabq.com Offering salads, fresh seafood, steaks, and special wine events. Reservations accepted.

SEARED BISTRO

119 San Pasquale Ave. S.W., (505) 999-8414, searedabq.com We are a traditional American Bistro.

2031 Mountain Rd. N.W., (505) 766-5100, seasonsabq.com Fresh, seasonal cuisine and award-winning wine list. Rooftop patio.

SHARK REEF CAFÉ—ABQ BIOPARK

2601 Central Ave. N.W., (505) 848-7182, abqbiopark.com Full-service restaurant. Catering services available.

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SLATE STREET CAFÉ

515 Slate Ave. N.W., (505) 243-2210, slatestreetcafe.com Serving your favorite American-style comfort foods. Catering available.

THE SNACK BAR—ISLETA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD IBC) 11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E., (505) 724-3800; (877) 747-5382, isleta.com Stay close to the action with a selection of quick snacks.

STANDARD DINER

320 Central Ave. S.E., (505) 243-1440, standarddiner.com Albuquerque’s metropolitan dining experience, elevating the standard for a finer diner.

THE SUNPORT GRILLE—HOLIDAY INN & SUITES ALBUQUERQUE AIRPORT

1501 Sunport Pl. S.E. (at University Blvd.), (505) 944-2255; (800) HOLIDAY, HolidayInnABQ.com Signature Best-4-Breakfast. Local Southwestern favorites and delectable American grill evenings.

TIWA—ISLETA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD IBC) 11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E., (505) 724-3800; (877) 747-5382, isleta.com Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

WILD AVOCADO CORK & TAP—BEST WESTERN PLUS RIO GRANDE INN 1015 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W., (505) 217-1619; (800) 959-4726, riograndeinn.com Generous New Mexican breakfast items, cocktail service, room service.

ZINC WINE BAR & BISTRO

3009 Central Ave. N.E., (505) 254-9462, zincabq.com American bistro with French flare. Steaks and seafood. Dinner and weekend brunch.

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ASIAN AMERASIA-SUMO SUSHI

800 3rd St. N.W., (505) 247-1619, amerasia-sumosushi.net The best of both—Dimsum and Sushi under one roof.

JAPANESE KITCHEN

6521 Americas Pkwy. N.E., (505) 884-8937, japanesekitchen.com Chefs entertain by preparing meal at the table. Superb sushi bar.

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2665 Louisiana Blvd. N.E., Encantada Square, (505) 883-0670, cakefetish.com Winners of Cooking Channel’s Sugar Showdown. Let us sweeten your day.

GOLDEN CROWN PANADERIA (NEIGHBORHOOD BAKERY)

1103 Mountain Rd. N.W., (505) 243-2424; (877) 382-2924, goldencrown.biz Featured on the Food Network. Biscochitos and original New Mexico green chile bread.

LA MADELEINE FRENCH BAKERY AND CAFE

2110 Louisiana Blvd. N.E., (505) 274-7555, LaMadeleine.com Homemade food and heartfelt conversation. Patisseries, coffees, soups, salads, sandwiches and more.

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115 Harvard Dr. S.E., #7, (505) 200-2235, rudeboycookies.com Trip Advisor: “best local bakeries worth traveling for”. Cookies. Ice Cream. Milk Bar.

BARBEQUE THE COUNTY LINE OF ALBUQUERQUE

9600 Tramway Blvd. N.E., (505) 856-7477, countyline.com Beautiful southwestern roadhouse. Legendary slow-smoked barbeque and homemade sides.

RUDY’S “COUNTRY STORE” & BAR-B-Q®

2321 Carlisle Blvd. N.E., (505) 884-4000, rudys.com Eat-in or Take-out. Catering. Our Country Store sells the Bar-B-Q sauce.

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10136 Coors Rd. N.W., (505) 890-7113, rudys.com Eat-in or Take-out. Catering. Our Country Store sells the Bar-B-Q sauce.

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WILDLIFE WEST NATURE PARK CHUCKWAGON BARBEQUE DINNER

87 N. Frontage Rd., Edgewood NM 87015, (505) 281-7655; (877) 981-9453, wildlifewest.org Amazing family fun with delicious BBQ, raptor show and wildlife tours. Covered seating and high energy Watermelon Mountain Jug Band. Best little zoo in NM. Farming museum, art gallery and more. Every other Saturday June 15 thru September 1. Reservations required.

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BUFFET BUFFET 66 FRESH MARKET—ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL (SEE OUR AD PAGE 3) I-40 Exit 140, (505) 352-7866; (866) 711-7829, rt66casino.com Anything you want, we got it at the all new Buffet 66 Fresh Market!

FEAST BUFFET—SANTA ANA STAR CASINO HOTEL (SEE OUR AD PAGE 38)

54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0000, santaanastar.com Reasonably priced. Wide selection of cuisines with live action food stations.

THUR SHAN BUFFET—SANDIA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 5) 30 Rainbow Rd. N.E. (I-25 & Tramway), (505) 796-7500; (800) 526-9366, sandiacasino.com/dining A wide variety of ever-changing menu selections. Open Tuesday-Sunday.

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COFFEE HOUSE CAFFEINA’S—EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON ALBUQUERQUE HOTEL

1000 Woodward Pl. N.E., (505) 245-7100; (800) EMBASSY, albuquerque.embassysuites.com Serving gourmet coffee, pastries, salads and sandwiches.

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JAVA SOL—ALBUQUERQUE MARRIOTT PYRAMID NORTH 5151 San Francisco Rd. N.E., (505) 821-3333, marriott.com/abqmc Enjoy a quality Starbucks coffee or other beverage today.

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2400 12th St. N.W., (505) 314-8210, starbucks.com A stylish Native-owned coffee shop accented with Pueblo artwork.

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STARBUCKS—HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE

330 Tijeras Ave. N.W., (505) 842-1234, albuquerque.regency.hyatt.com High-quality whole bean coffees and rich-brewed, Italian-style espresso beverages.

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573 Commercial St. N.E., (505) 814-1599, villamyriam.com Handpicked at our farm, roasted, and brewed; all by us, all for you.

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CONTINENTAL & INTERNATIONAL CORN MAIDEN—HYATT REGENCY TAMAYA RESORT & SPA

1300 Tuyuna Trl. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, (505) 771-6166; (800) 233-1234, tamaya.regency.hyatt.com Signature restaurant; features a strong regional influence with hints of global flavors.

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288 Prairie Star Rd., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, (505) 867-3327, prairiestarrestaurant.com Four-star dining in the comfort of an old adobe mansion.

ST. CLAIR WINERY & BISTRO

901 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W., Ste. B-100, (505) 243-9916; (888) 870-9916, stclairwinery.com A unique dining and wine-tasting experience in the heart of Old Town.

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110 Central Ave. S.W., (505) 246-9900, tucanos.com Open daily for lunch and dinner. Unlimited Churrasco—fresh grilled, seasoned beef, poultry and seafood.

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1300 Tuyuna Trl., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, (505) 771-6224; (800) 233-1234, tamaya.regency.hyatt.com Located at the Twin Warriors Golf Clubhouse.

CHEESE & COFFEE CAFÉ

119 San Pasquale Avenue S.W., (505) 242-0326, cheeseandcoffee.webs.com Boarshead meat, Rio Grande coffee. Fast, casual dining. Made fresh daily.

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JASON’S DELI—NORTH

5920 Holly Avenue N.E., Ste. A, (505) 821-7100, jasonsdeli.com Fresh salads, soups, heart-healthy sandwiches and huge baked potatoes. Catering and delivery.

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JASON’S DELI—UPTOWN

2105 Louisiana Blvd. N.E., (505) 881-6700, jasonsdeli.com Fresh salads, soups, heart-healthy sandwiches and huge baked potatoes. Catering and delivery.

JASON’S DELI—WESTSIDE

3410 State Hwy. 528 N.W., Ste 101, (505) 897-2200, jasonsdeli.com Fresh salads, soups, heart-healthy sandwiches and huge baked potatoes. Catering and delivery.

MESA GRILLE—SANTA ANA STAR CASINO HOTEL (SEE OUR AD PAGE 38)

54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0000, santaanastar.com Home of the $2 burger! Serving grill favorites, soups, salads, sandwiches and more.

P’A SHUR DELI—SANDIA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 5)

30 Rainbow Rd. N.E. (I-25 & Tramway), (505) 796-7500; (800) 526-9366, sandiacasino.com Burgers, hot dogs, Frito Pie and more. Fast, casual and delicious!

ROADRUNNER GRILL—SANDIA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 5) 30 Rainbow Rd. N.E. (I-25 & Tramway), (505) 796-7500; (800) 526-9366, sandiacasino.com/dining Burgers, sandwiches, green chile stew, Frito Pie, ice cream. New Mexico favorites.

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SUBWAY—40 FIRST PLAZA GALERIA

40 First Plaza N.W., Ste. 250, (505) 244-9636, subway.com Quick, nutritious meals that the whole family can enjoy.

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ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT CHILL—ISLETA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD IBC) 11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E., (505) 848-1921; (877) 747-5382, isleta.com Beat the heat with a tasty ice cream treat from Chill.

COLD STONE CREAMERY

3222 Central Ave., S.E.#B, (505) 265-3150, coldstonecreamery.com Voted Albuquerque’s Best Ice Cream last ten years in a row!

ITALIAN MIMMO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA

3301 Coors Blvd. N.W., (505) 831-4191, mimmosabq.com Italian food buffet, New York-style pizza and cappuccino bar. Banquet facilities.

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1403 Girard Blvd N.E., (505) 792-1700, piatanzi.com Delectable, share-able Italian plates. In Albuquerque’s Midtown/UNM area.

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2100 Louisiana Blvd. N.E., (505) 881-3400, macaronigrill.com Join us for an unforgettable Italian experience. Excellent wine selections. Lunch and dinner daily.

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5500 Academy Blvd. N.E., (505) 821-1885, scarpaspizza.com Gourmet pizzas, unique pastas and specialty salads. Imported draft beers and wine.

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SCARPAS BRICK OVEN PIZZA

9700 Montgomery Blvd. N.E., (505) 323-0222, scarpaspizza.com Gourmet pizzas, unique pastas and specialty salads. Imported draft beers and wine.

TROMBINO’S BISTRO ITALIANO

5415 Academy Blvd. N.E., (505) 821-5974, trombinos.com Interior reminiscent of an old Italian piazza. Pasta, veal, poultry, seafood, steaks and cocktails.

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102 4th St. N.W., (505) 200-0065 Fresh homemade New Mexican and American food. Central downtown location.

BACKSTREET GRILL

1919 Old Town Rd. N.W., Plaza Hacienda, Ste. 6, (505) 842-5434, backstreetgrillot.com Come enjoy our specialty street tacos, burgers, local brewed beer and more!

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CANTINA RIO—SANTA ANA STAR CASINO HOTEL (SEE OUR AD PAGE 38)

54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0000, santaanastar.com Enjoy a “fiesta of flavor” with American classics and New Mexican favorites.

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CASA DE BENAVIDEZ 8032 Fourth St. N.W., (505) 898-3311, casadebenavidez.com

Best chile and carne adovada in New Mexico. Award-winning salsa.

CHILE RISTRA—ISLETA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD IBC)

11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E., (505) 724-3800; (877) 747-5382, isleta.com/dining

Sample the authentic flavors of the Southwest in a diner atmosphere.

CHILE RISTRA 2—PALACE WEST CASINO (SEE OUR AD IBC)

State Road 45, Isleta, NM 87105, (505) 848-1930; (877) 747-5382, isleta.com/dining

Sample the authentic flavors of the Southwest. Located inside Palace West Casino.

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2111 Church St. N.W., (505) 247-8522, churchstreetcafe.com

Recipes four generations old. The best in New Mexican cuisine. On sunny days ask to be seated

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EL PINTO AUTHENTIC NEW MEXICAN RESTAURANT 10500 Fourth St. N.W., (505) 898-1771, elpinto.com

Voted Best New Mexican Food. Family owned since 1962.

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GARDUÑO’S AT OLD TOWN RESTAURANT & CANTINA 800 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W., Inside Hotel Albuquerque, (505) 222-8766; (866) 505-7829, hotelabq.com/gardunos Authentic regional New Mexican cuisine. Indoor and outdoor patio dining.

ICON BISTRO—DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE (SEE OUR AD PAGE 72) 201 Marquette Ave. N.W., (505) 247-3344; (800) 222-TREE, DoubleTreeABQ.com

Enjoy true New Mexican dishes along with traditional American cuisine.

MONICA’S EL PORTAL RESTAURANT 321 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W., (505) 247-9625

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PAPA FELIPE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT (SEE OUR AD PAGE 65)

9800 Menaul Blvd. N.E., (505) 292-8877, papafelipes.com

Experience the Flavor of New Mexico. Traditional New Mexican Cuisine.

PUEBLO HARVEST (SEE OUR AD PAGE 59)

2401 12th St. N.W. (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center), (505) 724-3510; (866) 855-7902, puebloharvestcafe.com

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SADIE’S OF NEW MEXICO 6230 Fourth St. N.W., (505) 345-5339, sadiesofnewmexico.com

Albuquerque’s “People’s Choice” for the Best New Mexican Dining.

SADIE’S ON ACADEMY 5400 Academy Rd. N.E., (505) 821-9034, sadiesofnewmexico.com

Albuquerque’s “People’s Choice” for the Best New Mexican Dining.

STONESTREET—CROWNE PLAZA ALBUQUERQUE (SEE OUR AD PAGE 21)

1901 University Blvd. N.E., (505) 884-2500, crowneplaza.com/albuquerque American cuisine with a strong taste of the Southwest.

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TOMASITA’S ALBUQUERQUE 4949 Pan American Fwy. N.E., (505) 344-1204, Tomasitas.com

Traditional New Mexican comfort food for Albuquerque. Red or green?

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ZACATECAS TACOS + TEQUILA + BOURBON

3423 Central Ave. N.E., (505) 255-8226, zacatecastacos.com Authentic Mexican taqueria, tequila bar and bourbon located in Nob Hill. Weekend brunch.

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510 Central Ave. S.E., (505) 243-0130, farinapizzeria.com Artisan pizzeria, chef-owned and operated. Presented by The Artichoke Café.

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IL VICINO WOOD OVEN PIZZA

3403 Central Ave. N.E., (505) 266-7855, ilvicino.com Four New Mexico locations. Gourmet pizza, fresh-made sandwiches, salads, and lasagnas.

JC’S NEW YORK PIZZA DEPARTMENT

215 Central Ave. N.W., Ste. 1-B, (505) 766-6973, jcnypd.com Specializing in thin crust NY-style pizza, calzones, hot Italian sandwiches. Delivery, catering, private event space.

PIZZA 9

101 Gold Ave. S.W., (505) 843-6463 (NINE); (877) 366-9992, pizzanine.com Chicago Style Pizza and more. Nine Albuquerque locations.

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SPANISH/MEDITERRANEAN CHELLO GRILL

5010 Cutler Ave N.E., Unit A1, (505) 881-2299, chellogrill.com Authentic Persian cuisine at affordable prices. Combos start at $9.99.

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125 Second St. N.W., (505) 242-9080, hotelandaluz.com Modern Spanish cuisine, Tapas experience.

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STEAK & SEAFOOD BIEN SHUR ROOF TOP RESTAURANT & LOUNGE— SANDIA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 5)

30 Rainbow Rd. N.E. (I-25 & Tramway), (505) 796-7500; (800) 526-9366, sandiacasino.com Upscale, distinctive dining, with panoramic views. Wine Spectator awards.

COOPERAGE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

7220 Lomas Blvd. N.E., (505) 255-1657, cooperageabq.com Great steaks, prime rib and more than 50-item soup and salad bar.

EMBERS STEAK HOUSE—ISLETA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD IBC) 11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E., (505) 244-8288; (877) 747-5382, isleta.com Embers serves enticing appetizers, signature steaks, seafood and chicken.

HIGH NOON RESTAURANT & SALOON

425 San Felipe St. N.W., (505) 765-1455, highnoonrestaurant.com Old Town’s original steakhouse, great steaks, wild game, fine tequila.

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RANCHERS CLUB OF NEW MEXICO— CROWNE PLAZA ALBUQUERQUE (SEE OUR AD PAGE 21)

1901 University Blvd. N.E., (505) 889-8071, theranchersclubofnm.com Albuquerque’s premier fine dining experience has consistently provided award-winning cuisine for over 25 years. Accolades include the AAA Four-Diamond Award for nine consecutive years, DiRoNA Award since 1994 and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2001.

THUNDER ROAD STEAKHOUSE & CANTINA— ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL (SEE OUR AD PAGE 3)

I-40 Exit 140, (505) 352-7866; (866) 711-7829, rt66casino.com Thunder Road, an exciting new concept in drink, amusement, food and fun. Lunch Sundays.

VERNON’S SPEAKEASY

6855 Fourth St. N.W., Ste. A, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107, (505) 341-0831, yougottapassword.com Albuquerque’s only “speakeasy” prime steakhouse where ambience abounds.

OUTSIDE ALBUQUERQUE

AMERICAN APACHE TEE RESTAURANT— INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 40)

287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero, NM 88340, (575) 464-7777; (800) 545-9011, innofthemountaingods.com Golfers grab a quick bite to go or enjoy an ice-cold beverage after your round.

THE ARTESIAN RESTAURANT—OJO CALIENTE MINERAL SPRINGS RESORT & SPA 50 Los Baños Dr., Hwy. 414, Ojo Caliente, NM 87549, (888) 939-0007, ojospa.com Southwestern and International fare. Restaurant, wine bar and lounge.

BIG GAME SPORTS BAR— INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 40)

287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero, NM 88340, (575) 464-7777; (800) 545-9011, innofthemountaingods.com Come enjoy great food while you check out the games.

BROKEN ARROW TAP HOUSE— INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 40)

287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero, NM, 88340, (575) 464-7777; (800) 545-9011, innofthemountaingods.com Contemporary American gastro pub. 60 beers on tap, savory pub dishes.

DOC MARTIN’S RESTAURANT AT THE HISTORIC TAOS INN

125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571, (575) 758-1977; (800) TAOS-INN, www.taosinn.com NM’s only Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wine Restaurants winner. Brunch weekends.

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21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 428-6390, tenthousandwaves.com Izakaya dining, serving exquisite Japanese-inspired small plates in a casual setting.

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BUFFET GATHERING OF NATIONS BUFFET— INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 40)

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HUWAK’A RESTAURANT—SKY CITY CASINO HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER I-40 Exit 102, Acoma, NM 87034, (505) 552-7852; (888) SKY-CITY, skycity.com Buffet plus full menu, brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

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COFFEE HOUSE PIÑON TREE COFFEE BAR—SKY CITY CASINO HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER I-40 Exit 102, Acoma, NM 87034, (505) 552-7811; (888) SKY-CITY, skycity.com Sandwiches, soups, salads, ice cream and specialized coffees.

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DELI HAANU SNACK BAR—SKY CITY CASINO HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER I-40 Exit 102, Acoma, NM 87034, (505) 552-7858; (888) SKY-CITY, skycity.com Traditional burgers, snacks, etc.

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NEW MEXICAN, NATIVE AMERICAN & MEXICAN BELL TOWER BAR AT LA FONDA

100 E. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 982-5511, lafondasantafe.com Enjoy city-to-mountain views at the Bell Tower Bar.

LA FIESTA LOUNGE AT LA FONDA

100 E. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 982-5511, lafondasantafe.com Our fabulous New Mexican Buffet is served seven days a week.

LA PLAZUELA AT LA FONDA

100 E. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 995-2334, lafondasantafe.com Come dine with us at Santa Fe’s gathering place!

RANCHO DE CHIMAYO

300 Juan Medina Rd., Chimayo, NM 87522, (505) 351-4444; (505) 984-2100, ranchodechimayo.com Native New Mexican cuisine in historic adobe home. Breakfast weekends only.

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287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero, NM 88340, (575) 464-7777; (800) 545-9011, innofthemountaingods.com Fine dining, fresh seafood, aged steaks, desserts and an impressive wine list.

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NEW MEXICO RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

9201 Montgomery Blvd. N.E., Ste. 602, (505) 343-9848; (800) 432-0740, nmrestaurants.org We empower the food and beverage industry by promoting and protecting common values and interests.

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AIRPORT BAYMONT BY WYNDHAM ALBUQUERQUE

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BEST WESTERN AIRPORT ALBUQUERQUE INNSUITES HOTEL & SUITES 2400 Yale Blvd. S.E., (505) 242-7022, innsuites.com/albuquerque-hotel.html

COMFORT INN ALBUQUERQUE AIRPORT

1801 Yale Blvd. S.E., (505) 242-0036, comfortinnabq.com

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FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT—AIRPORT

2300 Centre Ave. S.E., (505) 247-1621; (800) 228-2800, marriott.com/abqfa

HAMPTON INN & SUITES ALBUQUERQUE AIRPORT

1300 Woodward Rd. S.E., (505) 246-3574, albuquerqueairportsuites.hamptoninn.com

HYATT PLACE ALBUQUERQUE AIRPORT

1400 Sunport Pl. S.E., (505) 242-9300; (800) 833-1516, hyattplace.com

RAMADA ALBUQUERQUE AIRPORT

2300 Yale Blvd. S.E., (505) 243-2244, ramada.com/hotel/47007

SHERATON ALBUQUERQUE AIRPORT HOTEL

2910 Yale Blvd. S.E., (505) 843-7000; (800) 227-1117, sheratonalbuquerqueairport.com

BALLOON FIESTA PARK/N I-25 ALBUQUERQUE MARRIOTT PYRAMID NORTH

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1501 Sunport Pl. S.E. (at University Blvd), (505) 944-2255; (800) HOLIDAY, HolidayInnABQ.com

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BEST WESTERN PLUS EXECUTIVE SUITES

4630 Pan American Frwy. N.E., (505) 830-0900; (800) 528-1234, bestwestern.com/en_US.html

COMFORT INN & SUITES NORTH

5994 Alameda Blvd. N.E., (505) 822-1090, choicehotels.com

COMFORT SUITES HOTEL

5251 San Antonio Dr. N.E., (505) 797-0850; (877) 424-6423, comfortsuitesalbuquerque.com

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT JOURNAL CENTER

5151 Journal Center Blvd. N.E., (505) 823-1919; (877) 905-4496, marriott.com/abqcy

DAYS INN & SUITES ALBUQUERQUE NORTH

5101 Ellison St. N.E., I-25 Exit 231, (505) 796-5928; (800) 682-1082, daysinn.com/hotels/46345

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SHERATON ALBUQUERQUE UPTOWN Learn more: marriott.com/abqsi Stay in Uptown, where Albuquerque’s best shopping, dining and entertainment options are just steps away! Relax with us at Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown, Uptown’s premiere full-service hotel. Enjoy our lively bar and restaurant, fitness center and indoor pool.

Upgrade to Sheraton Club Lounge for free wifi, breakfast, appetizers and more!

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DRURY INN & SUITES ALBUQUERQUE NORTH

4310 The 25 Way N.E., (505) 341-3600; (800) 378-7946, druryhotels.com

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BALLOON FIESTA PARK

5401 Alameda Blvd. N.E., (505) 797-2291; (800) 439-4745, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES—NORTH I-25

5050 Jefferson St. N.E., (505) 944-2222; (800) 465-4329, holidayinn.com

HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN NORTH

7630 Pan American Frwy. N.E., (505) 828-1600; (800) 446-4656, hojo.com

NATIVO LODGE

6000 Pan American Frwy. N.E., (505) 798-4300; (866) 505-7829, nativolodge.com

RODEWAY INN & SUITES

1635 Candelaria Rd. N.E., (505) 344-5311, choicehotels.com/rodeway-inn

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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE (SEE OUR AD PAGE 72) 201 Marquette Ave. N.W., (505) 247-3344; (800) 222-TREE, DoubleTreeABQ.com

DOWNTOWN DAYS INN

615 Central Ave. N.E., (505) 247-8897, daysinn.com

ECONO LODGE DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

817 Central Ave. N.E., (505) 243-1321, econolodge.com

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HOTEL ANDALUZ

125 Second St. N.W, (505) 242-9090; (877) 987-9090, hotelandaluz.com

HOTEL PARQ CENTRAL

806 Central Ave. S.E., (505) 242-0040, hotelparqcentral.com

HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE

330 Tijeras Ave. N.W., (505) 842-1234; (800) 233-1234, albuquerque.regency.hyatt.com

MIDTOWN/UNIVERSITY CROWNE PLAZA ALBUQUERQUE (SEE OUR AD PAGE 21)

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FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT—MIDTOWN

1760 Menaul Rd. N.E., (505) 889-4000; (800) 228-2800, marriott.com/abqfi

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HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON ALBUQUERQUE—DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY

1660 University Blvd. N.E., I-40 & University, (505) 242-0002, abqdowntown.home2suites.com

HOWARD JOHNSON ALBUQUERQUE MIDTOWN

900 Medical Arts Ave. N.E., I-25 & Lomas, (505) 243-5693; (800) 237-1307, hojo.com

LA QUINTA SUITES

2011 Menaul Blvd. N.E., (505) 761-5600; (800) 531-5900, 423.lq.com

QUALITY INN & SUITES

1315 Menaul Blvd. N.E., (505) 345-0010; (866) 345-0010, choicehotels.com

RAMADA PLAZA BY WYNDHAM

2020 Menaul Blvd. N.E., (505) 884-2511; (866) 650-4900, wyndhamhotels.com

RED ROOF INN ALBUQUERQUE

2015 Menaul Blvd. N.E., (505) 881-3210, redroof.com

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NORTH VALLEY/LOS RANCHOS/CORRALES LOS POBLANOS HISTORIC INN & ORGANIC FARM (SEE OUR AD PAGE 71) 4803 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W., Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, 87107 (505) 344-9297; (866) 344-9297, lospoblanos.com

OLD TOWN BEST WESTERN PLUS RIO GRANDE INN

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ECONO LODGE OLD TOWN

2321 Central Ave. N.W, (505) 243-8475, choicehotels.com

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2500 Central Ave. S.W., (505) 361-1667, ElvadoABQ.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES HISTORIC OLD TOWN

2300 12th St. N.W., (505) 842-5000; (800) HOLIDAY, hiexpress.com/albuquerquenw

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2000 Bellamah Ave. N.W., (505) 246-9989; (866) 505-7829, hotelchaco.com

MONTEREY NON-SMOKERS MOTEL OLD TOWN

2402 Central Ave. S.W., (505) 243-3554; (877) 666-8379, nonsmokersmotel.com

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BARCELONA SUITES

900 Louisiana Blvd. N.E., (505) 255-5566, barcelonasuitesabq.com

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Set amongst 25 acres of lush formal gardens and stunning architecture, Los Poblanos embodies the elegance of New Mexico and is the perfect setting to relax and rejuvenate.

Our HISTORIC INN offers a serene escape with our signature lavender spa amenities, organic linens and warm hospitality.

CULTURAL CENTER IndianPueblo.org Big Thunder Dance Group (Cochiti)

SHOP Thomas Tenorio (Santo Domingo), Martha Appleleaf (San Ildefonso), Dora Antonio (Acoma Pueblo)

DINE STAY

A stroll around the FARM SHOP promises an exciting retail experience that includes our collection of lavender apothecary items, Farm Foods market and thoughtfully curated, locallysourced artisan products.

And CAMPO delivers casual fine-dining featuring a field-to-fork menu rooted in seasonal organic ingredients from our own farm, as well as local farmers and herdsmen. ~ Visit LOSPOBLANOS.COM

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SHERATON ALBUQUERQUE UPTOWN (SEE OUR AD PAGE 69) 2600 Louisiana Blvd. N.E., (505) 881-0000; (800) 252-7772, marriott.com/abqsi

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5712 Iliff Rd. N.W., (505) 836-0011; (800) 424-6423, econolodge.com

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SANDIA PEAK INN

4614 Central Ave. S.W., (505) 831-5036, sandiapeakinnnm.us

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SURROUNDING AREAS ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL (SEE OUR AD PAGE 3)

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SANTA ANA STAR CASINO HOTEL (SEE OUR AD PAGE 38)

54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0000, santaanastar.com

OUTSIDE ALBUQUERQUE HOTELS LA FONDA ON THE PLAZA

100 E. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 982-5511; (800) 523-5002, lafondasantafe.com

THE HISTORIC TAOS INN

125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571, (575) 758-2233; (800) TAOS-INN, taosinn.com

SKY CITY CASINO HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

I-40 Exit 102, Acoma, NM 87034, (505) 552-6123; (888) SKY-CITY, skycity.com

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5712 Iliff Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

(505) 836-0011 FREE HOT BREAKFAST FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET FREE INDOOR POOL/HOT TUB

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Easy Stop On The Road

201 Marquette Avenue NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

The newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton, showcases a unique southwestern contemporary look. Our friendly staff and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie await your arrival. Located downtown, DoubleTree is the only hotel connected to the Albuquerque Convention Center.

The Albuquerque International Airport is 4.5 miles from the hotel, and hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle service. Offering stunning views of the Sandia Mountains, this Albuquerque hotel provides a unique, relaxing setting in the heart of the city.

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EXTENDED STAY & HOSTELS MOTHER ROAD HOSTEL

1012 Central Ave. S.W, (505) 835-5943, motherroadhostel.com

STAYBRIDGE SUITES ALBUQUERQUE NORTH

5817 Signal Ave. N.E., (505) 266-7829; (877) 238-8889, staybridge.com/albuquerquen

TOWNEPLACE SUITES ALBUQUERQUE AIRPORT

2400 Centre Ave., S.E. Corner of Yale & Gibson, (505) 232-5800; (888) 236-2427, marriott.com/abqts

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT ALBUQUERQUE NORTH 5511 Office Blvd. N.E., (505) 345-3131; (888) 236-2427, marriott.com/ABQAN

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ALBUQUERQUE AREA HYATT REGENCY TAMAYA RESORT & SPA

1300 Tuyuna Trl., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004, (505) 867-1234; (800) 233-1234 Tamaya.Regency.Hyatt.com

ISLETA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD IBC)

11000 Broadway Blvd. S.E., (505) 724-3800; (877) 747-5382, isleta.com

SANDIA RESORT & CASINO (SEE OUR AD PAGE 5)

30 Rainbow Rd. N.E. (I-25 & Tramway), (505) 796-7500; (800) 526-9366, sandiacasino.com

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OJO CALIENTE MINERAL SPRINGS RESORT & SPA

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TEN THOUSAND WAVES JAPANESE RESORT & SPA

21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 982-9304, tenthousandwaves.com

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641 Chavez Rd. N.W., Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107, (505) 345-1954, adobegarden.com Spanish style hacienda with valley charm, gracious portals and courtyards.

BOTTGER MANSION OF OLD TOWN

110 San Felipe St. N.W., (505) 243-3639, bottger.com Gourmet breakfast, elegant rooms, private baths, beautiful courtyards and fountains.

CASAS DE SUEÑOS OLD TOWN HISTORIC INN

310 Rio Grande Blvd. S.W., (505) 247-4560, casasdesuenos.com Garden setting Southwestern casitas with cooked-to-order breakfast served daily!

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1098 West Meadowlark Lane, Corrales, NM 87048, (505) 898-1800, chocolateturtlebb.com Award-winning B&B: TripAdvisor Hall of Fame & Best of the City. Located in historic farming village near Albuquerque. This Southwestern retreat offers magnificent views of the Sandia Mountains and native gardens. Gourmet breakfasts with entertainment provided by roadrunners, quail and bunny rabbits.

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207 & 209 High St. N.E., (505) 842-0223; (888) 342-0223, downtownhistoric.com Heritage & Spy House, AAA Three Diamond. Gourmet breakfast. Walk to hospitals, Convention Center.

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HISTORIC ALBUQUERQUE ACCOMMODATIONS—VACATION RENTALS

Old Town & Downtown, (505) 269-1630, StayInHistoricABQ.com Eight independently-operated unique vacation rentals. Mention Visit ABQ for discount.

MAUGER ESTATE B&B

701 Roma Ave. N.W., (505) 242-8755; (800) 719-9189, maugerbb.com Downtown/Old Town. Access to health club, gourmet breakfast. Pet friendly.

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384 Chaparral Ln., Corrales, NM 87048, (505) 366-9224, morningstarcorrales.com We offer luxury accommodations in a boutique bed and breakfast setting. The art of relaxation and hospitality is realized through the thoughtful interior design of each suite. Enjoy two acres in the beautiful Corrales Bosque. We are New Mexico’s finest.

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1100 Bellamah Ave. N.W., (505) 200-3999, BreakfastIsOverrated.com Enjoy local craft beer nightly in a renovated, historic 1880’s brothel.

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2155 Londene Lane S.W., (505) 967-7610, redhorsebb.com Relaxing country retreat sharing area history and family legacy. Unique rooms, antiques, collections and memorabilia fill this house. Seasonal pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, game room, farm-style breakfast, property tours. Mobility feature rooms with barrier free showers. Gift shop items made on property.

CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS ALBUQUERQUE KOA

12400 Skyline Rd. N.E., (505) 296-2729; (800) 562-7781, albuquerquekoa.com Pull through RV sites, cabins and deluxe cabins. Tents allowed.

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13500 Central Ave. S.W., (505) 831-3545; (800) 282-8885, americanrvpark.com New Mexico’s highest-rated RV Park. Resort quality. Free wireless and modem Internet.

ENCHANTED TRAILS RV PARK & TRADING POST

14305 Central Ave. N.W., (505) 831-6317; (800) 326-6317, enchantedtrails.com Pool, gifts, vintage trailer display, propane on Old Route 66.

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21 Old Highway 60 West, Bernardo, NM 87006, (505) 861-0693, kivarvparkandhorsemotel.com Family owned, quiet oasis in the desert!

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22 Calvary Road (4 miles N. of Hwy 14), Cedar Crest, NM 87008 (505) 281-2005, turquoisetrailcampground.com Tents, RVs and cabins. Playground, laundry and hiking. Quiet, cool Sandia Mountains.

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LODGING ASSOCIATIONS GREATER ALBUQUERQUE INNKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

(505) 550-6118, abqinnkeepers.com Professional association representing the lodging industry of the Greater ABQ area.

NEW MEXICO BED & BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 70513, nmbba.org Unique and wonderful, inspected and approved inns throughout New Mexico.

To find information for visitors, residents and those looking to relocate to Albuquerque, go to VisitABQ.org/visitor-relocation.

All located in Albuquerque unless otherwise stated. All locations are wheelchair accessible and have Internet. = Visit Albuquerque Featured Partner.

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VISITOR & RELOCATION SERVICES BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

INSURANCE SERVICES

U.S. EAGLE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

JOHN C. MARCELLI— STATE FARM INSURANCE

WELLS FARGO

PUBLICATIONS, DIGITAL TOOLS & APPS

3939 Osuna Rd. N.E. (505) 342-8888; (888) 342-8766 useaglefcu.org Nine branches, full-service savings, checking, home loans and credit cards.

200 Lomas Blvd. N.W. (505) 766-7320; (800) 869-3557 wellsfargo.com Full-service financial services.

Twenty-two branches and 49 ATMs.

EDUCATION CENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CNM) 525 Buena Vista Dr. S.E. (505) 224-3000 cnm.edu Associate degrees and certificates.

College transfer courses. Vocational/ adult education.

EMPLOYMENT EXCEL STAFFING COMPANIES 2100 Osuna Rd. N.E., Ste. 100 (505) 262-1871 excelstaff.com We EXCEL at finding the right talent for great companies.

IATSE LOCAL 423— INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES

2505 Graceland Dr. N.E., Unit #0423 (505) 267-7414 IATSE423.com Offering stage hands for theater, concerts, exhibitions, trade shows, conventions and audio/visual.

SOUTHWESTERN HR CONSULTING

(505) 321-1255 swhrc.com Effective... Experienced... Efficient...

HR Consultant.

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12611 Montgomery Blvd. N.E., Ste. A-3 (505) 293-0100 johnmarcelli.com Providing home, auto and life insurance since 1991.

ALBUQUERQUE BUSINESS FIRST

6565 Americas Pkwy. N.E., Ste. 770 (505) 768-7008 bizjournals.com/albuquerque New Mexico’s primary source for business news and information.

ALBUQUERQUE PUBLISHING COMPANY 7777 Jefferson St. N.E. (505) 823-3400; (800) 641-3451 abqjournal.com Publisher of the Albuquerque Journal and ABQJournal.com.

DISCOVERY MAP OF ALBUQUERQUE

NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE

495 Old Santa Fe Trail Lew Wallace Building Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 827-6733; (500) 898-6639 newmexico.org/nmmagazine New Mexico’s top tourism monthly magazine covering all things New Mexico. (AD PAGE 13)

PRIDE GUIDE NEW MEXICO 5229 N. 7th Ave., Ste. 107 Phoenix, AZ 85013 (602) 466-2501; (888) 830-3022 gogaynewmexico.com The total travel, wedding and business resource guide for the LGBT community.

TRAVELHOST ALBUQUERQUE (505) 385-5373 Albuquerque.Travelhost.com TravelHost is the Premier Destination Resource for travelers.

YELP ALBUQUERQUE

(505) 514-8650 yelp.com/albuquerque Connecting people with great local businesses.

(505) 750-0076 discoverymap.com/albuquerque-nm Let us put your business on the map!

RADIO & TV

EDIBLE SANTA FE, ALBUQUERQUE, TAOS

8009 Marble Ave. N.E. (505) 254-7100 americangeneralmedia.com Seven great stations in the Albuquerque listening area.

3301-R Coors Blvd. N.W., #152 (505) 375-1329 ediblenm.com Publication that promotes and celebrates the abundance of local food.

MOON DOG PUBLISHING

9400 Holly Ave. N.E., Ste. 202 (505) 350-8695 travelnewmex.com Publishers of New Mexico Vacation Directory and Rail Runner Express Magazine.

14612 Viking Ln. Haslet, TX 76052-1180 (505) 217-1755 myabqguide.com All info ABQ. = RV Parking

BIG 98.5 BIG985.com New Mexico’s Greatest Hits!

CLASSICAL PUBLIC RADIO 95.5 KHFM khfm.org Classical Public Radio.

COYOTE 102.5 Coyote1025.com Classic rock.

EXITOS 102.9 Exitos1029.com Spanish adult hits.

MY ABQ GUIDE

= Wheelchair Accessible

AGM—AMERICAN GENERAL MEDIA

KISS 97.3 MyKISS.com The best hip hop and R&B. = Pet Friendly

KKRG 105.1 MyMix1051.com Hot adult contemporary.

RADIO LOBO 97.7 RadioLobo.net Albuquerque’s heritage Spanish language station.

CLIFFDWELLER DIGITAL

3791 Southern Blvd. S.E., Ste. 101 Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-7400 cliffdwellerdigital.com New Mexico True TV show, web development and graphic design.

FOX NEW MEXICO (FOX) 13 Broadcast Plaza S.W. (505) 243-2285; (800) 283-4227 foxnewmexico.com FOX New Mexico, channel 13.2.

FOX affiliate for New Mexico.

IHEARTMEDIA

5411 Jefferson St. N.E., Ste. 100 (505) 830-6400 iheartmedia.com Focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with seven stations in ABQ. 104.7 ALBUQUERQUE’S 80S STATION 1047kabq.com Albuquerque’s classic hits.

98.1 THE BULL—ALBUQUERQUE’S CLASSIC COUNTRY thebullabq.iheart.com Classic country music.

KABQ-AM 1350 PROGRESSIVE TALK abqtalk.com Albuquerque’s progressive talk radio.

KBQI-FM 107.9 BIG I COUNTRY bigi1079.com ”Big I, New Mexico’s country station.”

KOLZ HOT 95.1 hotabq.com Albuquerque’s Old School.

KPEK-FM 100.3 THE PEAK 1003thepeak.com Modern, adult, and contemporary music.

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VISITOR & RELOCATION SERVICES KTEG-FM 104.1 THE EDGE 1041theedge.com Albuquerque’s alternative rock.

KZRR-FM 94.1 “94 ROCK” 94rock.com New Mexico’s real rock.

100.9 THE BEAT 1009thebeat.com Albuquerque’s REAL Hip Hop and R&B.

KANW 89.1 FM

2020 Coal Ave. S.E. (505) 242-7163 KANW.com KANW New Mexico Public Radio and Best New Mexico Music.

KASY-MY 50 TV (MYNETWORK)

13 Broadcast Plaza S.W. (505) 243-2285; (800) 283-4227 my50.tv KASY-TV is Albuquerque’s MyNetworkTV affiliated television station.

KRQE NEWS 13 (CBS)

13 Broadcast Plaza S.W. (505) 243-2285; (800) 283-4227 krqe.com KRQE News 13 is Albuquerque’s affiliate of the CBS Television Network.

KWBQ-TV, NEW MEXICO CW (CW)

13 Broadcast Plaza S.W. (505) 243-2285; (800) 283-4227 kwbq.com New Mexico CW is the CW affiliate for New Mexico.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES #1 THE ROMERO TEAM— REALTY EXECUTIVES ADVANTAGE

2220 Grande Blvd. S.E., Ste. D Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 750-0030 theromeroteamnm.com The Romero Team—making your move to Albuquerque stress free.

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#ABQ RELOCATION SPECIALIST—BRIAN MIKULEC, MBA, REALTOR PRO W/COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE

8200 Carmel Ave. N.E. (505) 999-9392 briansellsabq.com #1 in Personal, Sincere, Knowledgeable Service . . . “we were so lucky to find Brian”.

ABQ DREAM HOMES BY VERONICA GONZALES— KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

6703 Academy Rd N.E. (505) 440-8956 abqdreamhomes.com Luxury-Home Marketing Specialist.

Your trusted Real Estate Professional since 1997.

COLDWELL BANKER LEGACY— SANDI PRESSLEY 10400 Academy Rd. N.E., Ste. 100 (505) 263-2173; (800) 879-4356 sandipressley.com #1 Realtor in ABQ 1986-2018.

GREATER ALBUQUERQUE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® 1635 University Blvd. N.E. (505) 842-1433 newmexicohomesearch.com Your source for MLS listings and New Mexico home information.

BELEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS CENTER

REGIONAL PARTNERS

BELEN MAINSTREET PARTNERSHIP

2006 Southern Blvd. S.E., #203-B Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 321-2975 highdesertrealtynm.com Your residential specialist! Your Realtor for Life!

ALAMOGORDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

1301 N. White Sands Blvd.

Alamogordo, NM 88310 (575) 437-6120; (800) 826-0294 alamogordo.com For attractions and event information, call us or visit our website.

ALBUQUERQUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

201 Third St. N.W., Ste. 1900 (505) 705-3777; (800) 451-2933 abq.org AED provides assistance to employers considering the metro area for expansion and new investment.

ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

1309 Fourth St. S.W. (505) 842-9003 siabq.org Specializing in Hispanic and Native American conventions and events.

712 Dalies Ave., Belen, NM 87002 (505) 864-8091 belenchamber.org Providing visitor information and related services. “Your connection for local commerce.”

100 S. Main St., Belen, NM 87002 (505) 948-4133 belenmainstreet.com Celebrating the cultural and historic soul of Belen.

CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CVB

302 S. Canal St. Carlsbad, NM 88220 (575) 887-6516; (800) 221-1224 carlsbadchamber.com Home of Carlsbad Caverns, adventure above and below. Free Visitors Guide available.

CLAYTON UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

1103 S. First St. Clayton, NM 88415 (575) 374-9253; (800) 390-7858 www.claytonnm.org Visit Clayton, where history is waiting to be discovered.

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

ALBUQUERQUE LGBTQ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (505) 917-8308 abqgaychamber.org Build, promote, support a diverse LGBTQ business and professional community in New Mexico.

105 E. Grand Ave. Clovis, NM 88101 (575) 763-3435; (800) 261-7656 clovisnm.org Accentuated by enduring quality, landmarks, natural resources and big skies.

MISSY ASHCRAFT REAL ESTATE GROUP, KELLER WILLIAMS

AMERICAN INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW MEXICO, INC.

CORRALES MAINSTREET, INC.

4100 Wolcott Ave. N.E., Ste. B (505) 344-3294 HBACNM.com Producer of the “Parade of Homes” and “Home Improvement Showcase.”

6703 Academy Rd. N.E. (505) 362-6823 missyashcraft.com Albuquerque Native. Real Estate Expert. Customer Service and Marketing Fanatic.

= Wheelchair Accessible

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REAL ESTATE—HIGH DESERT REALTY—RITCH JOHNSON, REALTOR

= RV Parking

= Pet Friendly

2401 12th St. N.W., Ste. 202N (505) 766-9545 aiccnm.com A non-profit membership organization supporting the Native American business community.

CLOVIS/CURRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

4324 Corrales Rd. Corrales, NM 87048 (505) 350-3955 visitcorrales.com Historic farming village, adjacent to Albuquerque; local art, restaurants, wineries, specialty shops.

= AAA Discount. All located in Albuquerque unless otherwise stated.

DOWNTOWNABQ MAINSTREET INITIATIVE

MOUNTAINAIR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FARMINGTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

NEW MEXICO BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

115 Gold Ave. S.W., Ste. 209 (505) 247-2272 abqmainstreet.org Our mission is to foster downtown Albuquerque as a vibrant and attractive place to visit, work, shop, eat, walk, bicycle and live.

3041 E. Main St. Farmington, NM 87402 (505) 326-7602; (800) 448-1240 farmingtonnm.org Outdoor lovers and active families . . .

Jolt Your Journey!

GALLUP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

106 W. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-2228; (800) 380-4989 GallupRealTrue.com Gallup, where authentic native art, culture and outdoor adventure come together. (AD PAGE 44)

GRANTS/CIBOLA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 100 Iron Ave., Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-4802; (800) 748-2142 grants.org Explore and utilize Route 66 to experience our many ‘sight doing’ activities.

GREATER ALBUQUERQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

115 Gold Ave. S.W., Ste. 201 (505) 764-3700 ABQChamber.com Working to make our community a place where businesses can grow and prosper.

GREATER EDGEWOOD AREA CHAMBER 95 State Rd., 344 Edgewood, NM 87015 (505) 596-0566 edgewoodchambernm.com Country Living EXPO; Cowboy Days; Run, Rally & Rock; Bustin’ Clays.

LAS VEGAS FIRST INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ALLIANCE

P.O. Box 2004 Las Vegas, NM 87701-2004 (505) 760-4844 lvfiba.org Supporting independently owned businesses in the greater Las Vegas, NM area.

LAS VEGAS/SAN MIGUEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 500 Railroad Ave. Las Vegas, NM 87701 (505) 425-8631 lasvegasnewmexico.com Historic tours, shopping, galleries, outdoor recreation, lodging and conference space.

P.O. Box 595 Mountainaire, NM 87036 (505) 847-3470 DiscoverMountainairNM.com Explore ancient Salinas Pueblo Mission Ruins and Historic Railroad Town!

1605 Ridgecrest Dr. S.E. (505) 990-1678 NMBlackPages.com New Mexico Black Chamber: Connecting—Supporting— Empowering.

NEW MEXICO FIRST

P.O. Box 56549 (505) 225-2140 nmfirst.org A non-profit organization that engages citizens in public policy issues facing New Mexico.

NEW MEXICO HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION

1420 Carlisle Blvd N.E., Ste. 210 (505) 506-8624 newmexicohospitality.org Uniting the travel, tourism and lodging industry of New Mexico.

NEW MEXICO ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION

1415 Central Ave. N.E. rt66nm.org Dedicated to the preservation, celebration and economic revitalization of Historic Route 66.

RED RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

101 West River St. Red River Conference Center Red River, NM 87558 (575) 754-2366 RedRiverChamber.org A mountain playground, excellent climate, beautiful scenery and exciting history.

RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4001 Southern Blvd. S.E., Ste. B Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 892-1533 rrrcc.org Provides visitor information and planning assistance to tour and meeting planners.

ROSWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

131 West 2nd Street Roswell, NM 88201 (575) 623-5695; (877) 849-7679 roswellnm.org The voice of business in Chaves County since 1918.

RUIDOSO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 720 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345 (575) 257-7395; (877) RUIDOSO ruidosonow.com Cool mountain getaway for hiking, biking, horse racing, festivals and relaxing!

SANDOVAL COUNTY ECONOMIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM

264 S. Camino del Pueblo Bernalillo, NM 87004 (505) 867-8687; (800) 252-0191 seemoreofnm.com Visitor Center for the region. Tourism and business information available.

SIERRA COUNTY RECREATION & TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD

301 S. Foch St. Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 (575) 894-1968 sierracountynewmexico.info Hot mineral waters, two large lakes, historic communities, ghost towns, active art community.

TAOS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

1139 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571-4445 (575) 751-8800 taoschamber.com Business advocacy, business resources, member promotion.

TOURISM SANTA FE

201 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 955-6200; (800) 777-2489 santafe.org See for yourself why Santa Fe is The City Different. (AD PAGE 41)

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VISIT ALBUQUERQUE

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VISIT RIO RANCHO

3001 Civic Center Cir. N.E. Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505) 891-7258; (888) 746-7262 VisitRioRancho.org Provides visitor information, planning assistance for tours, conventions, sports and special events.

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DEMAND PRINTING SOLUTIONS

3900 Rutledge Rd. N.E. (505) 881-2927; (800) 553-2679 dpsnm.com Printing and duplicating services combined with bindery, direct mail and finishing.

THE UPS STORE #6816

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SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES SORENSON COMMUNITY INTERPRETING SERVICES 6500 Jefferson St., Ste. 160 (800) 659-4783 sorenson.com/interpreting Trusted provider of professional, on-site American Sign Language Interpreting Services.

TRAVEL AGENTS & RESERVATION SERVICES AAA NEW MEXICO, LLC

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BOOKING.COM

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HBC EVENT SERVICES

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TRANSPORTATION AIR TRAVEL ALASKA AIRLINES

Albuquerque International Sunport 2200 Sunport Blvd S.E. (206) 433-3200; (800) 252-7522 alaskaair.com Explore more, spend less @ AlaskaAir.com.

ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL SUNPORT

2200 Sunport Blvd. S.E. (505) 244-7700 ABQSunport.com World-renowned, the state’s largest, full-service commercial airport welcomes more than four million travelers per year. A clean, safe and passenger-friendly facility. Free Wi-Fi with multiple outlets for charging and working. 113-piece art collection.

The following airlines are currently serving Albuquerque International Sunport. Please visit the specific airline website for reservations and flight information. (AD PAGE 7) • Allegiant • Alaska Airlines • American Airlines Airlines • Boutique Air • Delta Air Lines • JetBlue Airways • Frontier Airlines • Southwest • United Airlines Airlines • Volaris

JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Albuquerque International Sunport 2200 Sunport Blvd S.E. (800) JETBLUE jetblue.com Non-stop daily service between Albuquerque and New York City/JFK.

VOLARIS

Albuquerque International Sunport 2200 Sunport Blvd S.E. (855) VOLARIS flights.volaris.com/en-us Going above and beyond to create the best travel experiences.

RAIL AMTRAK® STATION

Alvarado Transportation Center 320 First St. S.W. (800) USA-RAIL amtrak.com Ride Amtrak to Albuquerque from over 500 cities nationwide. Visit Amtrak.com for reservations.

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NM RAIL RUNNER EXPRESS

809 Copper Ave. N.W. (505) 245-7245; (866) 795-RAIL RioMetro.org Daily commuter train that provides a scenic ride through the heart of the Rio Grande Valley with connections between Albuquerque, Santa Fe and as far south as Socorro. Food and drink are allowed, and restrooms and free Wi-Fi provided.

BUS SERVICES & CHARTERS ABQ RIDE

Alvarado Transportation Center 100 First St. S.W. (505) 243-RIDE myabqride.com City of ABQ Public Transportation Department. Visit our website for public bus routes and schedules.

DESTINATION SOUTHWEST

142 Truman St., Ste. C (505) 766-9068; (800) 999-3109 destinationsouthwest.com Complete tour services. Receptive operator, guides, itinerary planning.

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GREYHOUND LINES

320 First St. S.W. (505) 243-1904; (800) 231-2222 greyhound.com We’ve been moving people all around America for over 100 years!

HERRERA COACHES, INC.

10605 Central Ave. N.W. (505) 242-1108 herreracoach.com Nationwide charter services offering deluxe motorcoaches and airport and convention shuttle.

ROADRUNNER SHUTTLE & CHARTER

121 Aviation Dr., Ste. 5 Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 424-3367 rideroadrunner.com Group shuttles, private ride and bus charter services available.

TOTAL CHARTER SERVICE 5321 Jessie Dr. N.E. (505) 975-5375 Experienced and knowledgeable ground transportation consultant and broker.

TAXI CABS, LIMOUSINES & RIDE SHARES ABQ GREEN CAB CO.

906 Isleta Blvd. S.W. (505) 243-6800 abqgreencabco.net Non-smoking cabs, 24/7. Honesty, security, reliability.

AMERICAN LIMO & TRANSPORTATION

303 Arvada Ave. N.W. (505) 877-7576 americanlimosabq.com Chauffeured and limousine transportation service. Albuquerque, airport and surrounding communities.

LYFT

San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 613-5681 lyft.com ”It matters how you get there!”

ZTRIP

500 Kinley Ave. N.E. (505) 835-2135; (855) 699-8747 zTrip.com Need a ride? Get the app.

SKY CITY TRAVEL CENTER

I-40 Exit 102, Acoma, NM 87034 (505) 552-5700; (888) SKY-CITY skycity.com Open 24 hours. Self-service fuel and diesel. Mini-mart, smoke shop, laundromat and snack bar.

VEHICLE RENTALS ALAMO RENT A CAR

3400 University Blvd S.E., Ste. K (505) 724-4500; (888) 826-6893 alamo.com With over 40 makes and models, we have exactly what you need.

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR More than 40 locations in NM (800) 736-8222 enterprise.com For great value and service, pick Enterprise. We’ll pick you up.

NATIONAL CAR RENTAL

3400 University Blvd. S.E., Ste. K (505) 724-4500; (800) 227-7368 nationalcar.com Experience an award winning leader in airport markets. Servicing all NM airports.

TRANSPORTATION CENTER ALVARADO TRANSPORTATION CENTER 100 First St. S.W. (505) 243-RIDE myabqride.com

TRAVEL SERVICE CENTERS & AUTO REPAIRS LEONARD TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

201 Lomas Blvd. N.W. (505) 243-5588 leonardtire.com Full-service automotive repairs and tires. 15 percent discount with Visitors Guide.

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THINGS TO DO IN ALBUQUERQUE There are a variety of exciting options to fill your vacation itinerary.

Enjoy hot air ballooning, accessible hiking and biking, affordable golf, abundant live theatre, musical performances, and more.

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ROUTE 66 TRAVEL CENTER

I-40 Exit 140 (505) 352-7866; (866) 711-7829 rt66casino.com Full-service travel center. Gas, diesel, convenience store, Dairy Queen, casino.

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VISITABQ.ORG

P.O. Box 26866 Albuquerque, NM 87125-6866

Ernest Blumenschein, Star Road and White Sun, (detail)1920 oil on canvas

ABQ BioPark

Zoo • Aquarium • Botanic Garden See polar bears swim, hear trumpeting elephants, descend into a coral reef and roam gardens of colors and aromas.

The KiMo Theatre

Today the KiMo contributes to the dynamic nightlife of Downtown Albuquerque with live theater, movies, concerts and more.

Albuquerque Museum Experience the Museum’s offerings of vibrant original and traveling art and history exhibitions. Engage in Only In Albuquerque, an interactive experience of the history of the Río Grande Valley.

Albuquerque Balloon Museum

Launch into the universe of lighter-thanair flight, showcased in Albuquerque’s unique air and space museum.

www.CultureABQ.com • 505.768.2000