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Albuquerque, a city known for its unique blend of Spanish, Native American, and Anglo cultures, truly comes to life in the spring. As the chill of winter dissipates, the city's natural beauty and cultural vibrancy take center stage, offering an array of activities for locals and visitors alike. Here are some ways you can take advantage of Spring in Albuquerque.

Outdoor Adventures

Hiking the Sandia Mountains: The Sandia Mountains offer a diverse range of trails that cater to all levels of hikers. From the gentle paths at the base to the challenging La Luz Trail leading to the peak, there's an adventure waiting at every turn.

Hot Air Balloon Rides: Albuquerque is world-renowned for its hot air ballooning. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta may be in fall, but spring offers clear skies and favorable winds for those looking to float above the city's enchanting landscape.

Sandia Peak Tramway: Take a ride on the tramway for breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding natural beauty. Spring is an ideal time to hike the trails at the top.

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park: Ideal for bird watchers and nature lovers, the park offers guided walks and educational talks during spring.

Biking Along the Paseo del Bosque Trail: This 16-mile trail offers stunning views and a flat path, perfect for a leisurely bike ride.

Cultural Experiences

Albuquerque Museum: This spring, the museum features an extensive collection of Southwestern art, as well as exhibits on the area's fascinating history from the Native American and Spanish colonial eras.

Old Town Stroll: Albuquerque's Old Town is a living museum. With buildings dating back to the 1700s, it's a place where history is preserved and shared through tours, shops, and restaurants.

Festivals and Events

Gathering of Nations: This event is not just a powwow; it's a gathering of over 700 tribes from across North America celebrating their traditions through music, dance, and crafts. This year it takes place from April 25-27, 2024.

New Mexico Wine Festival: Sample wines from across New Mexico's wine country. The festival also offers live music, food pairings, and wine education sessions. The event takes place from May 25 - 27, 2024.

Culinary Delights

Seasonal Cuisine: Albuquerque's culinary scene embraces spring with open arms. Restaurants feature dishes made with ingredients like blue corn and chile that are staples of New Mexican cuisine.

Farmers Markets: The markets are more than just a place to buy food; they're community hubs where you can meet local farmers, try new foods, and participate in cooking demonstrations.

Nature and Wildlife

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park: A haven for nature lovers, this park offers trails along the Rio Grande, birdwatching opportunities, and educational programs about the local ecosystem.

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden: Explore over 36 acres of gardens showcasing native plants and flowers that bloom beautifully in spring.

Spring in Albuquerque offers endless opportunities to engage with nature, immerse yourself in culture, savor delicious food, and celebrate life. It's a time when the city not only thaws out but also throws open its doors in a warm welcome to all.

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It's hard to believe summer is almost over. But you can still enjoy the last days of summer in Albuquerque with these upcoming events. Enjoy fresh farm produce, live music, or an exciting soccer match with our local team. There's still something for everyone to enjoy in Albuquerque. Here are some of the events you can look forward to this month.

NEW MEXICO UNITED 2020 SEASON

Daily through September 30, 2020
Broadcast Live on ESPN Networks

Every game of the 2020 USL Championship season will air on the ESPN family of networks, with broadcasts on ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ bringing all the excitement of the first league in the United States to return to play in home markets directly to homes across the United States. All New Mexico United matches will also be broadcast live on ESPN 101.7 The TEAM.

RAIL YARDS MARKET EXPRESS

September 6, 2020
Rail Yards Market | 777 1st Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Pre-order/Drive-thru. You will be able to order from your favorite food and farm vendors online. These local businesses will prepare your orders, with the utmost attention to safety. You'll pick-up your order at the Rail Yards Market. All you have to do is drive up, show your receipt/phone/or name, pop your trunk, and friendly staff will place your order right in your car.

DOWNTOWN GROWERS' MARKET & FARM TO CAR

Recurring weekly on Saturday
Robinson Park | 810 Copper Avenue NW, Corner of Central Avenue and 8th Street , Albuquerque, NM 87102

Market is open at Robinson Park for in person shopping, with many new safety measures in place. Farm to Car is available for pre-order pick-ups at Robinson Park from individual vendors.

2020 NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR

September 14, 2020 - September 20, 2020 | Recurring daily
Location: Virtual

New Mexico State Fair officials announced plans to host the 2020 New Mexico Virtual State Fair. This online event will run September 14 - 20, 2020, and will bring some fair fun into the homes of New Mexicans. The event will include virtual competitions, livestock shows, shopping, live stream performances and more.

8TH ANNUAL ALBUQUERQUE FILM & MUSIC EXPERIENCE: THE VIRTUAL EDITION

September 22, 2020 - September 27, 2020 | Recurring daily

Whether you are a die-hard movie buff, a fan of music, poetry, art, photography, or dance, you are at the center of AFMX’s program with specially selected films and virtual/live events that will touch the human spirit.

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

11200 WOODMAR Lane NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111  $539,000

5 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms (3 full, 1 half) / 3970 Square Feet

TANOAN EAST-CORNER LOT! 5BDR/4BA/3CG featuring an open floor plan & 2 living areas! Beautiful windows abound with lots of natural light! UPDATES include two evap coolers! Two new water heaters! New gas cooktop & disposal! Living room & family room with fireplaces. One bdr/study/office on the main level! Kitchen features a new gas cooktop, an island, a built-in wall oven, tile flooring, a walk-in pantry & spacious breakfast nook. Large secondary bdrs with walk-in closets and one bdr with its own private bath makes a great guest suite! Owner suite features a balcony, fireplace, his & her walk-in closets, dual sink vanity, separate shower and garden tub! Private backyard features a beautiful pond, grass, trees & shrubs and a covered patio for outdoor living! Private gated community of Tanoan!

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The weather is getting warmer here in Albuquerque, which makes this week perfect for events coming up this week. You can test your tolerance for spicy foods, spend the day at the meuseum for free, visit polar bears, and search for gold and treasure. 

Round out the month of February with these fun events in Albuquerque:

32nd National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show

Feb 28 - March 1, 11 AM
Sandia Resort & Casino | 30 Rainbow Rd, Albuquerque, NM

This will litterally be the hottest even in Albuquerque this week. The National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show is the "largest and most visited show about spicy foods and barbecue in the world" where you'll find virtually any hot sauce and BBQ flavors imaginable.

FREE Admission to the Albuquerque Museum

Sun, Mar 1, 9 AM – 1 PM
Albuquerque Museum | 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM

Come to the Albuquerque Museum on Sunday and get in FREE! Free admission is only for the general museum, not special exibits or events.

Albuquerque Gold & Treasure Show

Sat, Feb 29, 10 AM – Sun, Mar 1, 4 PM
Expo New Mexico | 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM

Get ready to strike it rich at the GPAA Gold & Treasure Show at EXPO NM. With more than 33 ounces of gold to pan for, $110,000 in prizes including prospecting trips and equipment, several-dozen vendors, new equipment releases, local prospecting clubs and top-notch seminars from industry leaders.

Spiders' Market 2020

Thu, Feb 27 – Sat, Feb 29, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Albuquerque Garden Center | 10120 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

Fiber Arts sale and Silent Auction in aid of: "Healthcare for the Homeless. Admission is Free.

International Polar Bear Day in Albuquerque

Thu, Feb 27, 12 AM
ABQ BioPark - Zoo | 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

Bring the family to visit polar bear brothers Koluk and Kiska during International Polar Bear Day. The event will include a keeper talk at 11 a.m. and a polar bear feeding following the talk around 11:30 a.m.

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

12906 ALICE Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112  $172,000

3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms (1 full, 1 half) / 1443 Square Feet

This wonderful townhome has newer carpet & fresh paint in 2019. Refrigerated Air, Custom Brick fireplace and Banco (hearth). The great room is wonderful for entertaining, and an enclosed atrium opening to kitchen (window) and great room, great for dining or planting. Oversized garage, enclosed courtyard makes this your next home. Close to shopping and fwy. Don't wait!

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There's simply no other festival like it in the world. It's the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® and it's coming up next month on October 5-13. This beautiful time of the year is only made more amazing with the sight of hundreds of colorful balloons in the air. But this fiesta is not all just a bunch of hot air. There's so much going on during these 9 days to keep everyone from around the world in amazement.

Just the opening day on Saturday brings non-stop action and fun. Starting at the crack of dawn at 6am is the Dawn Patrol Show and the Krispy Kreme Morning Glow at 6:30am. The opening ceremonies at 6:45am kick off the breathtaking Mass Ascension where all of the balloons will be launched, filling the Albuquerque skies with stunning colors.

And while the balloons are aloft, there's plenty to do on the ground, with the AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition & Auction, America's Challenge Gas Balloon Inflation, Team Fastrax Sky Divers, America's Challenge Gas Balloons Launch, and capping off with the AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show. And this is all just on the opening day!

Since this event is hosted by Canon, there will be a photo contest where you can show off your balloon photography prowess. And since half the fun of balloons is all the shapes they come in, the most popular event is the Special Shape Rodeo where all sorts of characters come to life in the sky.

In all, there will be 550 balloons with 650 pilots from around the world. Over 880,000 people will be there to witness this amazing spectacle.

You can get all the details at balloonfiesta.com. Don't miss out on this world-famous Albuquerque event!

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

8320 Calle Petirrojo NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120  $750,000

4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms (2 full, 2 half) / 4844 Square Feet

Beautifully maintained and lovingly upgraded single level custom home close to the Bosque on 1 acre lot. Kitchen is well appointed with island,granite counters,dbl oven, Wolf gas cook top & sub zero fridge. Wide open floorplan, light, bright and cheery, perfect for entertaining. Stunning maple flooring, breakfast nook and formal dining room. Large master suite w/ sittingarea & luxurious bath w/jetted tub & sep. shower. Immaculate grounds w/covered patios, lush grass, 2 storage sheds & fountain to enjoy outdoor living. Newer appliances,hot water heater, water softener and so much more.

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The good times keep rolling in Albuquerque this month, with plenty of fun times for the whole family to enjoy. Here's a few upcoming events to plan for this month in Albuquerque.

NM Jazz Festival on ABQ Civic Plaza
Sat, Jul 13, 5:30 PM | Albuquerque's Civic Plaza

Presented in partnership with the City of Albuquerque, this 14th annual New Mexico Jazz Festival celebrates women, with performances by Leyla McCalla, hONEyhoUSe, and Marcia Ball.

Route 66 Summerfest
Sat, Jul 20, 5 PM

This free event includes the Old Route 66 Car Show, Mother Road Art Market, Kids Zone & Youth Central, food trucks and live entertainment throughout Nob Hill.

DISRUPT Festival
Sun, Jul 28 | Isleta Amphitheater

Rockstar Energy presents Disrupt Festival at the Isleta Amphitheater featuring The Used, THRICE, Circa Survive, Sum 41, Sleeping with Sirens, Andy Black, Memphis May Fire, Meg & Dia, Juliet Simms, and Hyro the Hero.

Kansas
Sat, Jul 20 | Isleta Resort & Casino

Rock legends Kansas bring their string of hits and classic rock to the Isleta Resort & Casino in Albuquerque.

9th Annual SmileFest
Sun, Jul 21, 12 – 7 PM | Cliff's Amusement Park

Laugh, ride & play all day. The 9th Annual SmileFest will be held at Cliff's Amusement Park.