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Albuquerque farmers and our local economy need your support! The farmer's markets in Albuquerque are offering their yield for 2020, but with a few changes to accommodate the COVID-19 restrictions. This year, you can take advantage of curbside "Farm to Car" pickup or drive through shopping. This is year has already taught us how to change with the times, and the local farmer's markets in Albuquerque are setting a great example of how to change. This is your opportunity to help our local farmers, as well as enjoy healthy and delicious local produce.

Downtown Growers' Market

(505) 252-2959

Offering pickup Saturdays 10am-1pm @ Fusion Theatre: 708 1st St. NW.

Rail Yards Market

777 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 | (505) 600-1109

The Rail Yards Market is coming together in partnership with the Barelas Community Coalition and the City of Albuquerque to offer a pre-order & pick-up.

Sprouts Farmers Market

5600 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120 | (505) 355-3850

10701 Corrales Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87114 | (505) 890-7900

5112 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 | (505) 268-5127

Specialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items. Offering curbside pickup at all locations.

Sichler Farms

820 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 | (505) 255-3338

Shop online or call 505 255-3338 to order. Offering curbside pickup.

Corrales Growers Market

500 Jones Rd, Corrales, NM 87048 | (505) 898-6336

Drive through market open every Sunday from 9am - 12pm.

Pueblo Fruits Inc

3333 Los Arboles Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 | (505) 344-2554

Offering a small and large produce box at $19 and $25. Boxes can be picked up Thursday & Friday from 7am till 2pm & Saturdays from 7am till 11am.

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

400 Penny Lane, Corrales, NM 87048  $550,000

4 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms (3 full, 0 half) / 2275 Square Feet

Spectacular Sandia Mountains & Valley Views from this incredible 4BDR/3BA/3CG Corrales home! Enjoy the picturesque views from the great room, sunny breakfast nook, dining room, master suite & balcony! Open great room features wood ceiling, cozy kiva fireplace. Kitchen features granite countertops, beautiful cabinetry, island, bkfst bar, SS appliances, brick flooring. Study/Office/BDR and full Bath on the main floor. Two secondary bdrs share a Jack N Jill bath. Master suite features a double sided fireplace, East facing covered balcony, jetted tub, dual sink vanity and walk-in closet. Fully fenced property with gate entrance, lush grass, fruit trees, waterfall feature, raised beds, covered patio & balcony with amazing mountain and bosque views!

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Get ready to get your green on this weekend and have some good old Irish style fun in Albuquerque. There's a great selection of St Patrick's Day celebrations coming up this week. Here's a few of those events to put on your calendar.

St. Patrick's Day Party

Sun, Mar 15, 11 AM – 3 PM
The Banquet Rooms at ABQ PartySpace
300 Menaul Blvd NW #200, Albuquerque, NM

Our annual St. Pat's Party with Celtic harp, Irish sing along, Irish step dancers, pipers, the Duke City Ceili Band and Ceili dancing! Featuring corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, soda bread and soft drinks. (Beer and wine available for purchase.) Limited seating: Get dinner tickets by March 11 at www,irishamericansociety-nm.com

St. Patrick's Day D&B Albuquerque

Tue, Mar 17, 7 – 10 PM
2100 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

On St. Patrick's Day, Dave and Buster's is the place to be! Have the classic Irish dish of corned beef and cabbage, green drinks, game cards and all the St. Patty's day accessories you could want.

St. Patrick's Day/Anniversary Celebration

Sat, Mar 14, 11 AM – 11 PM
Quarter Celtic Brewpub
1100 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

Join Quarter Celtic Brewpub for a full day of festivities. Bag pipers, live music, Celtic dancers, Celtic fare and plenty of beer!

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Music Session with Duke City Céilí Band

Tue, Mar 17, 2 – 4 PM
High and Dry Brewing
529 Adams St NE, Albuquerque, NM

Join High and Dry Brewing this St. Patrick’s Day for a live traditional Irish music session with the Duke City Céilí Band. This free event benefits Reading Works, a non-profit organization that helps adults gain the basic reading and literacy skills they need to succeed.

St. Patrick's Day Party

Tue, Mar 17, 3 – 4 PM
Kirtland Family Housing
1012 Golden Smoke Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM

Wear your green and join Kirtland Family Housing at the town center for some St. Patrick's Day fun. Make a craft, eat some yummy snacks, and enter your luck at the drawing for an exciting prize!

St. Patricks Day Blues & Jazz Benefit Concert

Tue, Mar 17, 4 – 8 PM
UNM Continuing Education
1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

This benefit concert is to raise money for the New Mexico Jazz Workshops present & future Youth Honor Jazz Band. Live event performances will include the guest of honor Doug Lawrence, a multi-Grammy award-winning saxophone artist with the Count Basie Orchestra. Special guest performances by local sensations Hillary Smith and Wendy Beach. Also a host performance by Joey C & The Jazz All-Stars.

Have a Safe and Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

2319 PENN Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106  $269,000

3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms (1 full, 1 half) / 1938 Square Feet

Across from the park! Covered front porch! Beautiful 3BDR/2BA, approx 1930sf Pulte home featuring open floor plan with great room, kitchen, dining & side patio access for entertaining family and friends! Great room features gas fireplace and raised ceiling! Kitchen has granite countertops, decorative backsplash, island, walk-in pantry & tile flooring. All appliances stay! Master suite features oversized shower, dual sink vanity, tile flooring, walk-in closet, linen closet and side patio access! Great location across from Portrait Park and close to Netflix, Alb Studios, shopping, restaurants, Sunport Intll Airport, Kirtland AFB, Downtown and Uptown!

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Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean that the fun has to stop. Now that you've had a chance to rest after all the festivities, it's time to go out on the town in Albuquerque and have more fun this month. Start off your new year with these upcoming events in Albuquerque.

Toughest Monster Truck Tour at Santa Ana Star Center
Sat, Jan 18, 7:30 – 10:30 PM
Santa Ana Star Center | 3001 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM

Toughest Monster Truck Rio Rancho will feature auto shows, cars, rods, car spare parts & accessories, Bigfoot 21, wild thang, double trouble, and much more.

Albuquerque Comic Con
Jan 17 - 19, 12:00 AM – Sun, Jan 19, 11:59 PM
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town | 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM

It's time for comic and sci-fi lovers to unite. Meet comic and movie stars and shop for all sorts of sci-fi and comic items.

The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited
Sat, Jan 18, 9 AM – 5 PM
Albuquerque Museum | 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM

Learn about how Jim Henson and his team of builders and performers brought to life some of the most memorable characters of the 20th century. You'll also get to see material from Henson’s experimental film projects and his early work. On display will be more than 20 puppets, character sketches, storyboards, scripts, photographs, film and television clips, behind-the-scenes footage, iconic costumes, and interactive experiences.

FREE Admission to the Albuquerque Museum
Sun, Jan 26, 9 AM – 1 PM
Albuquerque Museum | 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM

Take the kids to the museum for free to get a taste of history, art, and sculpture in a beautiful setting. Free admission applies to the general museum only; special exhibits and events fees still apply.

Supernationals Car Show
Fri, Jan 24 – Sun, Jan 26
Expo New Mexico | 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM

Supernationals Car Show conference will display trucks, cars, motorcycles and some wild pieces, wheels and much more.

The Price is Right LIVE
Sat, Jan 25
Route 66 Casino Hotel | 14500 Central Ave SW, Rio Puerco, Albuquerque, NM

Now is your chance to play the world's longest running game show live on stage. You'll have a chance to win big prizes, playing all the classic games from the show, including the bog wheel! Come on down!

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

2612 Espanola Street, Albuquerque, NM 87110  $162,000

3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms (1 full, 1 half) / 1140 Square Feet

HUGE LOT with BACKYARD ACCESS and custom gate in the NE Heights! Conveniently located close to Uptown, Trader Joe's, shopping, restaurants & parks! 3BDR/1.5BA/1CG featuring a large open great room with huge picture window and tile flooring! Remodeled kitchen with new soft-close cabinetry & crown molding, Quartz countertops! Beautiful shade tree in the front yard and oversized backyard with plenty of room for pets, backyard access, custom metal gate and covered patio for Summer BBQs!

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The Sandi Pressley Team wishes to thank all of our clients, friends, and family for making 2019 such an amazing year. We look forward to another great year with all of you in 2020. Have a very happy and prosperous new year!

If you need some help deciding on your new year's resolutions, here's a few ideas that might help:

• Get Healthy
• Travel More
• Quit Smoking
• Learn a New Skill
• Save More Money (Perhaps for a down payment on a new home?)
• Get Organised
• Stop Judging People
• Stress Less
• Learn a New Language
• Be More Adventurous

With just a week left until Christmas, there's not much time left to get in on the holiday fun in Albuquerque. There's a lot of fun holiday activities coming up over the next week, so get out there and make this the best holiday season ever! Here's a few holiday events to put on your calendar.

Holiday Pops!
Sat, Dec 21, 5 PM | Popejoy Hall

Bring the family to enjoy the NMPhil conducted by Jason Altieri for this holiday favorite featuring timeless holiday classics. They will be joined by the Manzano Day School Chorus, the Albuquerque Youth Symphony, and some special guests. The concert will also feature a traditional sing-a-long.

2019 Polar Bear Express at River of Lights in Albuquerque
Sun, Dec 22, 5 PM | ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden

Ride the nighttime train at the ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden as it takes you on a magical journey aboard the Polar Bear Express.

Toy Show
Sat, Dec 21, 5 – 8 PM MST | Exhibit/208

Exhibit/208's December group show celebrates the influence and inspiration of toys upon the process of creating art. Come experience this fun and adventurous exhibition with an opening reception Friday, December 13th, from 5-8pm. The show runs through January 4th.

ABQ Trolley Co: Trolley of Lights
Thu, Dec 19, 8 PM | Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

Join ABQ Trolley Co. December 17th-24th as they take you on a journey to see Albuquerque's holiday lights. The Trolley of Lights departs from Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town. Tours last approximately 75-minutes. Make sure to dress for 30 degree weather as this is an open Trolley, so bring blankets, long underwear, mittens, knit caps, wool socks, etc.

The Nutcracker
Sat, Dec 21, 2 PM MST | Kimo Theatre

The Ballet Repertory Theatre presents the The Nutcracker. Enjoy an evening with your favorite Christmas characters, featuring mischievous mice, sweet dancing treats, and a sprinkle of sparkling snowflakes.

Christmas Bird Count
Sat, Dec 21, 7 AM – 6 PM MST
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge

It's time for Christmas Bird Counts (CBC), Audubon's 120th year of CBCs. Join Valle de Oro NWR has been participating in the bird count for 7 years now. All skill levels are welcome to participate in this amazing community/citizen science endeavor. If you want to participate, please contact the Refuge's email [email protected] to receive more information.

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

13501 Cedarbrook Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111  $525,000

4 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms (1 full, 2 half) / 3800 Square Feet

GORGEOUS Renovation in Peaceful Glenwood Hills! This turn-key home has it all! 3 Living Areas...3 Stone Fireplaces...Beautiful Beamed Ceilings....Tile & Stone floors throughout...Wet Bar...Atrium with tranquil water feature & goldfish pond...4 Bedrooms...Cedar Coat Closet...3 Car Garage...New Roof 2011...New Water Heaters 2017...New HVAC/Furnaces 2011. The amenities list is huge! Enjoy the oversized lot with both mountain & city views...backyard that's large enough to fit a pool...and additional gated parking for your travel trailer or toys.

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The holiday season is about to officially begin, and there's plenty of events coming up in Albuquerque this month to help you get in the spirit. Have fun and find unique gifts that can only be found right here in Albuquerque. Here's a few events to put on your holiday fun calendar this month.

University of New Mexico Crafts Fair

Fri, Nov 22
Student Union Bldg, The University of New Mexico

All art is hand made. This event is open to student artists and artists in the Albuquerque community to sell their work. Students and the community are invited to shop for unique gifts for Christmas.

Placitas Holiday Fine Arts And Crafts Sale

Sat, Nov 23 – Sun, Nov 24
3 Canon del Apache, Placitas, NM

The Placitas Holiday Sale is one of the most popular arts and crafts fairs in New Mexico. Some of the finest Artists and Artisans will be selling their crafts at The Placitas Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Sale, held every year the weekend before Thanksgiving in the Village of Placitas, New Mexico.

Turkey Trails ABQ

Sat, Nov 23, 8 – 10 AM
Tingley Beach | Paseo del Bosque Trail, Albuquerque, NM

Turkey Trails is a Thanksgiving themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, costumes, free kids dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun activities. Grab your friends and family you are not going to want to miss this one!

20th Annual Rio Grande Holiday Show in Albuquerque

Sat, Nov 30, 10 AM
Expo New Mexico

Kick-off your holiday shopping while supporting artists! You'll find the most memorable and original gifts, whether it’s a whimsical piece of pottery, a handmade leather belt, one-of-a-kind jewelry or a striking piece of fine art. It’s no surprise that this festival takes the turkey when it comes to New Mexico’s Thanksgiving Weekend traditions.

Winterfest 2019

Sat, Nov 30, 3 – 7 PM MST
Civic Plaza | 401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM

This a free event to start off the holiday season on Civic Plaza. There are lots of great local vendors for all your Christmas shopping needs. Santa Claus will be making a stop for kids to talk to. It is also the grand opening of the Holiday Ice Qube Skating Rink Season.

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

2612 Espanola Street, Albuquerque, NM 87110  $170,000

3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms (1 full, 1 half) / 1140 Square Feet

HUGE LOT with BACKYARD ACCESS and custom gate in the NE Heights! Conveniently located close to Uptown, Trader Joe's, shopping, restaurants & parks! 3BDR/1.5BA/1CG featuring a large open great room with huge picture window and tile flooring! Remodeled kitchen with new soft-close cabinetry & crown molding, Quartz countertops! Beautiful shade tree in the front yard and oversized backyard with plenty of room for pets, backyard access, custom metal gate and covered patio for Summer BBQs!

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Fall is just around the corner and it's time to embrace the season in Albuquerque with some fun events. Here's a few events coming up this month and October that are sure to make the beginning of Autumn a time to remember.

Community Expo

Sat, Sep 21, 10 AM – 2 PM 
2335 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque

Community Expo is a family fun day, music, food, get resources from local business owners and shop with local vendors.

Albucreepy Downtown Ghost Walk

Fri, Sep 20, 8 PM
Albucreepy Downtown Ghost Walk
330 Tijeras Ave NW Suite Q, Albuquerque, NM

The 100-minute Albucreepy Downtown Ghost Walk will guide you past 1.3 miles of Albuquerque’s dark side, including historic (and reportedly haunted) sites such as the KiMo Theater, old Bernalillo County Courthouse, the Wool Warehouse, Freed Building and more.

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2019

Oct 4 – Oct 13

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.

Albuquerque Oktoberfest

Thu, Oct 10, 12 – 10 PM
Rio Bravo Brewing Company

Enjoy Dancing, Special Oktoberfest Brews, German Bands, and Huge Fresh Pretzels. Authentic German Food brought to you by the German American Club.

New Mexico Brew Fest

Sat, Oct 12
Expo New Mexico

Held during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico Brewfest is expecting thousands of thirsty craft beer lovers. This year promises to deliver another round of great live music and the biggest selection of New Mexico craft beer., along with some of the finest local food trucks and specialty food producers.

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

326 Atrisco Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105  $189,000

2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms (1 full, 0 half) / 1570 Square Feet

Check out this incredible opportunity! Precious 2 BR Adobe with separate Casita! Lovingly restored, the main house boasts wood floors, newer water heater, newer metal roof and refrigerated air. With beautiful landscaping surrounding, the separate casita has a kitchen, full bath & combo sleeping/living area. This oversized lot - greater than a 1/2 acre - also boasts irrigiation from the Atrisco Ditch and great open space!! Both the main house & casita have a solid Air BnB rental history. Don't miss this one!

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The Labor Day weekend is almost here, and it's time to bring an unofficial end to summer. But first, we need to have some more fun. There's plenty of great ways to spend the Labor day weekend in the Albuquerque area. Here's a few upcoming events to put on your calendar.

Star Party
Aug 30th 2019, 06:00pm

Join Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and TAAS August 30th 6-10 pm for a free night of stargazing and guided constellation tours. View equipment provided, no experience necessary. Free hot cocoa, tea and snacks.

Red, White, Blues, and Brews
Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 12 PM – 8 PM
New Mexico Veterans Memorial

The second annual Red, White, Blues, & Brews is Chapter 1201's biggest event of the year, and it's FREE. The New Mexico Desert Kings are collaborating on our car show and The 377 Brewery will bring the drinks. Bring the family for a day of fun with bounce houses, food trucks, live music, a corn-hole tournament, and a raffle.

ABQ BioPark Aquarium: Shark Tank Tour
Aug 31st 2019, 01:30pm

Explore the top side of the tanks at the Aquarium. Your tour is led by an aquarist who will answer all your “biting” questions.

Labor Day Picnic
Sep 2nd 2019, 11:00am

Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Bernalillo County Fire Department, New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association & Central New Mexico Labor Council are hosting the 11th Annual Labor Day Picnic. Serving hot dogs, hamburgers and non-alcoholic drinks. Entertainment provided by local bands.

Have a Fun and Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Spring is here, and with it will soon come the fresh fruits and vegetables of the farmer’s and organic markets in Albuquerque. It’s that time of year that all of us who enjoy the heathy great flavors of the Southwest wait for. Here’s a list of the top farmer’s markets opening soon in the Albuquerque area, along with opening dates. Set your calendars!

Downtown Growers' Market
Opens April 14

Located in historic Robinson Park on Saturdays, April 14-November 2, 8am-noon, this large market is home to over 75 New Mexican growers. They also feature live music, yoga, bike valet, and accept EBT/SNAP (and double it for you so you can be twice as healthy)!

Rail Yards Market
Opens May – October on Sundays

This community organized grower’s market celebrates all things Albuquerque, as they provide hundreds of vendors featuring the finest food, farm fresh produce, art, and healing products. With live music and educational zones for the kids, there’s something for everyone.

Corrales Grower’s Market
Winter Market Open Through April 7 | Regular Season Opens April 28

Here’s  a great local farmer’s market where you can buy your green chilies and have them roasted while you wait. And while you wait for your chilies to roast, you can visit dozens of vendors selling local farm fresh goods, arts & crafts, and home made items, along with live music.

Moktezu Mart Market
115 Harvard Dr SE | Bldg B Retail 3 | Albuquerque, NM 87106

If you can’t wait for the outside farmer’s markets to open, then Moktezu is a great alternative to get your farm fresh produce and other natural items. You’ll also find coffee, atole, smoothies and wheatgrass shots, locally made tamales, veggie & chicken burrito, veggie & chicken tacos, quesadillas, rice, beans, tostadas and pan dulce.

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

7904 Charger Trail NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109  $375,000

4 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms (1 full, 2 half) / 2828 Square Feet

NEW ROOF! (2018) NEWER CARPET & PAINT! (2017) Single story 4BDR/3BA/2G with TWO LIVING AREAS, formal dining, oversized eat-in kitchen plus sunroom! .25 ACRE LOT! REFRIGERATED AIR! Skylights! Wet bar and wood burning fireplace in the oversized family room! Large secondary bedrooms, walk-in closets! Master bath has updated wood tile flooring, double sink vanity and sep vanity! Spacious eat-in kitchen features lots of cabinets, newer oven and dishwasher (2017 & 2018). Beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees, grass and shrubs! Conveniently located in Academy Estates neighborhood, close to shopping, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Alb Academy, parks, schools & restaurants! Sandia High School district!

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Christmas in Albuquerque is marked by luminarias, seen all over teh city, as well as tree-lighting, luminaria tours and shopping for New Mexico gifts. You can get into the spirit of the holidays, Siuthwest style, with these upcoming holiday events in Albuquerque.

Stroll Old Town
December 7, 2018

Get the holidays started right in Albuquerque with the Old Town Albuquerque Holiday Stroll at 6 p.m. on December 7, 2018. Enjoy the annual lighting of the Old Town Christmas tree, along with live entertainment and tons of shopping specials.

Twinkle Light Parade
Dec. 1, 2018

The Twinkle Light Parade is one the signature holiday events in Albuquerque. Watch floats, bands, bikes, cars, and Santa parade down East Central Avenue through Nob Hill from Washington Street to Girard Boulevard from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Shop at the Pueblo Cultural Center

For traditional Native American gifts, there's no better place to shop than the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. On November 30, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. come for the annual Pueblo Shop & Stroll, lit by countless luminarias. You'll find handmade Christmas ornaments in clay, jewelry, and works of art. You can cap off the evening with a performance by the White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers. Free with museum admission.

Look at the Luminarias
Dec. 24

Walk around Old Town Plaza and experience one of the hightlights of Christmas in Albuquerque - luminarias. You can venture into the Country Club neighborhood on Dec. 24, and enjoy hot chocolate, carolers, and holiday cheer along the way. Other neighborhoods to try are Ridgecrest and North Albuquerque Acres.

Watch the Hanging of the Greens
Nov 30

Take part of this age old student tradition on Nov 30 at 5:45 p.m. at the UNM Bookstore. Carolers will move across campus to University House with a wreath for UNM's president, followed by a reception at Hodgin Hall from 6:30 to 8 p.m. UNM is also the scene of a gorgeous and large luminaria display that you will certainly no want to miss.

The community is invited and attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped children's book to place under the tree at Hodgin Hall. Books will be donated to UNM Children's Hospital.

Shop and Stroll on Nob Hill

The holiday season means lots of shopping, and what better way to get into the spirit than at the Nob Hill Shop & Stroll in early December. Central Avenue will be closed to traffic between Girard and San Mateo boulevards to make it easier to walk around the Nob Hill area of interesting local shops.

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

7056 Tombstone Road NW, Albuquerque, NM $269,000

4 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms (2 full, 1 partial) / 2654 Square Feet

 This wonderful Green Built Silver Rated DR Horton home is located near parks, shopping & walking trails. No neighbors behind the home. Huge loft, and even a downstairs office with French doors. All appliances are included. With a HERS rating of 60, this home is extremely energy efficient! 

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