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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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— 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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entertain passengers during
includes admission to the
A HOT-AIR BALLOON RIDE IS A QUINTESSENTIAL DUKE CITY EXPERIENCE.
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
OFF THE FIELD
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.
OCTOBER 5-13, 2019
history including displays of several record-setting gas balloon flight capsules.
Albuquerque Grecian Festival
balloon-flight
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visitors at Balloon Fiesta®.
conditions in the world. We
features exhibits on ballooning
Don’t miss the 4D
for flight steps away from
place. These are the best
Abruzzo Albuquerque
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,
TOBIAS, COMMUNICATIONS
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
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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
MOUNTAIN MADNESS
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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TO RELAX WITH GOLF CLUBS
The Northeast Heights’ The Back
To the east, Paa-Ko Ridge is
two. For a hot stone massage,
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packages for individuals or for
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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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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“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 BY A S H L E Y M . B I G G E R S
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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.
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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
L
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
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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
A
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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public artworks, among them
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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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Confederate forces briefly occupied Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Museum,
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New Mexico Museum of
Natural History & Science, and Explora science center
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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
Albuquerque Convention
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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Take it Home: Old Town shops
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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.
FRIUT AVE
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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and festivals bring dance,
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for its unique architecture, and
building that now hosts live
blocks are locally owned.
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a refurbished 1938 gas station
a 1941 Mediterranean-style
businesses within Old Town’s 10
Town with Southwest-modern
soda shop, and Standard Diner,
1927 picture palace celebrated the Historic El Rey Theater,
recently reopened near Old
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active venues: KiMo Theatre, a
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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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and candles) as people of all
quality paintings, photography,
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,
Coronado Center INDIAN SCHOOL
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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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.
9
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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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.
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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
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show in the world.
workshops.
coolest neighborhoods.
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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
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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
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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
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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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escape the modern world. Steal away a day on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. It’s a 64 - mile journey that zig zags through steep mountain canyons, the high desert, and lush meadows between Antonito, Colorado and Chama, New Mexico. Begin your adventure in either town. The trip includes a hearty lunch buffet and luxury motor coach shuttle back to your car. The modern world can wait until you’re good and sooty and done.
book now at cumbrestoltec.com 1-888-286-2737
America’s most historic scenic railroad
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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
BY A S H L E Y M . B I G G E R S
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,
nearly as numerous as their OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
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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.
Plan your adventure at
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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. KEY:
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.
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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. (AD IFC)
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. (AD PAGE 38)
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! (AD IFC)
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. (AD PAGE 53)
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. (AD IBC)
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. (AD IBC)
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. (AD PAGE 3)
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. (AD PAGE 5)
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. (AD PAGE 21)
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. (AD PAGE 69)
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. (AD PAGE 38)
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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. (AD PAGE 3)
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! (AD PAGE 38)
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. (AD PAGE 5)
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. (AD IBC)
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. (AD PAGE 40)
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. (AD IBC)
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. KEY:
VALLES CALDERA NATIONAL PRESERVE
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.
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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. KEY:
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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. (AD PAGE 1)
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. OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
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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. Sign-up Online.
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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. (AD PAGE 6)
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. (AD PAGE 39)
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.
(505) 379-5072 kaktusbrewery.com
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. (AD PAGE 53)
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. KEY:
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.
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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. OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
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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. KEY:
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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. (AD PAGE 71)
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. OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE
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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.
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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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2000 Mountain Rd. N.W., Albuquerque Museum, (505) 243-2220, slatestreetcafe.com A contemporary café serving freshly prepared foods both savory and delicious.
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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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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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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. KEY:
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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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PIATANZI—GIRARD
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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NEW MEXICAN, NATIVE AMERICAN & MEXICAN BACA BOYS CAFÉ
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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CHURCH STREET CAFÉ (SEE OUR AD PAGE 67)
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
Native sourced. Pueblo inspired. Located inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
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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
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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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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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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. KEY:
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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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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.
DINING ASSOCIATIONS & DINING WEBSITES DINENM.COM
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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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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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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
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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! R) O O T D A S AN UT M SP E O UR /O ER/ TL T A R O T R O U UN ST LY G NT F O RE SH CO DO CE S ND IN N GE/ S IE RK RT IS ER (IN E S R S B D L O H E A N M O A TE T F P RP TN ITC OU L RA PO NU K FI PE RV AI AA
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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
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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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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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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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SANDIA PEAK INN
4614 Central Ave. S.W., (505) 831-5036, sandiapeakinnnm.us
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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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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. Perfect small wedding venue.
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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. UNM & airport nearby.
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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. RATES: Price ranges are based on standard room per night, double occupancy. $ = up to $75 $$ = $76-$150 $$$ = above $150.
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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. KEY:
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
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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. KEY:
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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.
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REAL ESTATE—HIGH DESERT REALTY—RITCH JOHNSON, REALTOR
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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.
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BUSINESS LISTINGS
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. KEY:
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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. Total packaging.
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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GETTING HERE
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. VisitABQ.org/activities
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. (AD PAGE 3)
KEY: Accessible = Wheelchair Accessible = AAA Discount. located in unless otherwise stated. = Wheelchair = RV Parking=RV Parking = Pet Friendly = AAA All Discount. AllAlbuquerque located in Albuquerque unless otherwise stated.
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