Progress Now: Pints and Perrier (Thursday 14, Community) If you’re one of those types of people who’s all fired up about early voting in the primary election, you’re gonna wanna be down at JUNO brewery + cafe + art (1501 First St. NW) for Progress Now: Pints and Perrier on Thursday, May 14 from 6 […]
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Sandoval County Extension offers free workshops on insects, native plants and farming this May
Sandoval County residents can get free, hands-on science and agriculture education this month through a packed calendar of events from NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service. Upcoming highlights include: All events are free and open to the public. Participants with disabilities should contact the Sandoval County Extension office at least two weeks in advance to request accommodations. […]
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Where to get your Cinco de Mayo on in ABQ
We can argue about whether Cinco de Mayo is a “proper” holiday traditionally celebrated by people in Mexico or if it’s some made-up thing that only happens within shouting distance of the U.S./Mexico border or if its nothing more than an annual excuse for Caucasian folks to eat too many street tacos and drink too […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Free art, movies and live music fill the Rio Rancho area this weekend
Residents across the Rio Rancho area can explore local art, strike a pose for Taylor Swift and catch free family entertainment across a packed May 1–3 weekend. Friday, May 1 The weekend opens on two fronts: civic and creative. The Rio Rancho Governing Body holds a budget meeting at 9 a.m. at City Hall. That […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
Get Out! This weekend’s best things to do in ABQ from The Paper.
Tractor of Terror: Noferatu w/ Live Score by DJ Fishbowl (Thursday 30, Film) Spectral Youth’s Tractor of Terror creeps back into Tractor Brewing Wells Park (1800 Fourth St. NW) with a screening of the classic 1922 silent horror film Nosferatu. Popular local record spinner DJ Fishbowl tags along to provide a “live” DJ score, mixing […]
Posted inPlacitas
Back to the ranch: Placitas RanchFest returns this summer
Placitas RanchFest is back, bigger and bringing babies. The June 20 affair is the second iteration and first as the flagship event of New Mexico RanchFest, which organizers say is rooted in ranch life, local culture, and community connection. West said more than 1,200 attended the first RanchFest. “Last year was more successful than we’d […]
Posted inPueblos
Tamaya resort marks Earth Day with farm-to-table focus, thousands of pounds donated to Albuquerque shelter
A resort nestled along the Rio Grande between Albuquerque and Santa Fe is turning its kitchen gardens into community resources, donating more than 3,000 pounds of food last year to an Albuquerque homeless shelter. Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, located on the Santa Ana Pueblo, highlighted its sustainability programs Wednesday in recognition of Earth […]
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Get Out! Our Picks of the Best Things To-Do This Weekend in ABQ
Experiments in Cinema v21.5 (Thursday 16, Film) Albuquerque’s homegrown, international experimental film festival comes back for what looks to be its 21st year of existence. It runs Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19 at Nob Hill’s Guild Cinema (3405 Central Ave. NE). In addition to films from around the world, Experiments in Cinema v21.5 includes a presentation of queer experimental shorts curated by […]
Posted inCorrales
Corrales volunteers needed to mud and clean historic church April 25
The Corrales Historical Society needs community volunteers to help preserve one of the village’s most beloved landmarks when it hosts its annual Mudding & Spring-Cleaning Day at Old San Ysidro Church on Saturday, April 25. The workday runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church at 966 Old Church Road. Volunteers will mix […]
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Grab your boots and your wallet: High-energy country and handcrafted treasures hit Rio Rancho
From high-octane country-rock at the arena to handcrafted treasures at the county’s annual craft fair, Rio Rancho is gearing up for a diverse weekend of entertainment and fun. Whether you are looking to enjoy live music under the stars or find a unique gift for upcoming spring celebrations, the next few days offer something for […]