The 21st Annual National Fiery Foods Show is scheduled for Friday, February 27th - Sunday, March 1st, 2008 at the Sandia Resort and Casino. Parking is free, but admission is $15 dollars at the door - $5 for kids. If you purchase tickets from ticket master, they are $10. Nearly 200 vendors will have hot and spicy foods as well as barbecue for you to taste and/or purchase.
Hours
Friday 4-7
Saturday 11-7
Sunday 11-6
The sweetheart fun is on Valentine’s Day this year (February 14, 2009). It begins at 9:00am at the Bosque School -4000 Learning Rd NW (Coors and Montano). Events include a 10K, 5K run/walk and a 5K walk. For registration information, visit the Althlete’s Edge website.
The Super Bowl Run is scheduled for Super Bowl Sunday (Sunday, February 1, 2009). The race starts at Valley High School - 1505 Candelaria Rd. NW. After the race, you can even enjoy some chicken wings from the sponsor, Buffalo Wild Wings Bar and Grill. Part of the proceeds benefit RunFit - After School Running Program for kids throughout Albuquerque and New Mexico. For registration information visit the Athlete’s Edge website.
Now the New Mexico Rail Runner goes from Belen to Santa Fe, with stops in Belen, Los Lunas, Isleta Pueblo, Sunport/ Bernallio county, Downtown Albuquerque, and Downtown Bernalillo, Sandoval County, Santa Fe County, Zia Road, South Capitol, and Santa Fe Depot. Ticket prices vary depending on traveling distance. For current rates visit the New Mexico Rail Runner Express website.
Well, the holidays are approaching and here is yet another chance to get those gifts. The 14th Annual Nob Hill Shop and Stroll is scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2008 from 5pm to 10pm. For one night, Central Avenue is closed down in the Nob Hill area, so that swarms of eager shoppers and diners can enjoy a night out on the town. This is a fun way to get out and support local businesses. There are many shops along Route 66 in this area, as well as great restaurants. Even if you are not planning on shopping, it is an exciting event and a good way to get into the holiday spirit.
One tip that I would give you is to catch a ride or walk if possible. Parking is an issue. Usually cars are parked all around in surrounding neighborhoods. If anyone knows of good places to park, please feel free to comment.
Update: Park and Ride is available from the Central United Methodist Church on Central and University. There are also many businesses east of Carlisle all the way to Washington.
There are 6 skate parks in Albuquerque. They are open to in-line skaters, BMX bicyclists, and skateboarders. May through August, they are open from 7:00am to 11:00pm and September through April, they are open 9:00am - 10:00pm. No alcohol or dogs are allowed at any of the skate parks. Not included in the list below is a new skate park on Isleta Blvd. SW south of Rio Bravo.
The following information is from the Albuquerque Official City Website.
Tower Skate Park is located at 86th and Tower.
Los Altos Skate Park is located at 10140 1/2 Lomas. This is West of Eubank and just east of Easterday.
Coronado Skate Park is located on 4th St. NW and McKnight NW.
Alamosa Skate Park is located near the Alamosa Community Center, 6900 Gonzales Rd SW at Coors and Bridge.
Northwest Modular Skate Park is located across from the Cottonwood Mall at Coors Blvd Bypass and Seven Bar Loop.
Well, the time has come to enjoy the holiday season. What better way to enjoy a cold winter’s night than to bundle up and visit the Rio Grande Botanic Garden River of Lights? Each year artists and sculptors from Albuquerque create beautiful and animated light sculptures. There are many more perks this year including an ice rink, live entertainment, and a model railroad. If you are planning on skating (Fridays - Sundays) you must bring your own skates and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
The River of Lights will be open from 6:00 to 9:00, November 29 - December 30, closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $3 for children 3-12.
On popular nights parking can be difficult, so you may want to buy your tickets as early as 5:30. I have also gone earlier and looked at the Japanese Garden exhibit. Beginning December 19th, you can park at Tingley Beach and ride the train to the Aquarium/Garden station. I am not sure if you can just stay for the lights, or if you would have to buy another entry ticket, but I thought it would be fun to do both.
For complete details, visit the Albuquerque Official City Website.
There are three major indoor malls in Albuquerque. One is Coronado Mall located in Albuquerque’s Uptown, and the other is Cottonwood Mall in the NW heights. Next to Coronado Mall is Albuquerque Uptown which is a newer upscale outdoor mall.
Coronado Mall
Coronado Mall is located at the corner of Menaul and San Pedro. Major department stores include Sears, Macy’s and JC Penny. For a complete directory, click on the link below.
Cottonwood Mall
Cottonwood Mall is located at the intersection of Coors Bypass and Coors Blvd. Major department stores include Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy*s, Mervyn’s and Sears. For the directory of stores click on the link below.
Cottonwood Mall Website
Albuquerque Uptown Mall
Albuquerque Uptown was opened in the fall of 2006. It is an outdoor mall with many stores including Borders, The Apple Store, and Pottery Barn. For a more information, click the link to their website below.
The 33rd Annual University of New Mexico Recreational Services Turkey Trot will take place on the South Campus (University and Cesar Chavez- by the Pit) on November 22, 2008. You can register my mail or in person at Johnson Center at UNM. Tickets are $14.00, or if you sign up the day of the race, $15. This event is a 1/2 mile children’s run or a 3 mile adult run.
The Albuquerque Furry Friends Run is scheduled for November 16, 2008 at the University of New Mexico (Johnson Field). This event raises funds for People’s Anti Cruelty Association /Albuquerque Animal Rescue (PACA), a group dedicated rescuing, rehabilitating and rehousing dogs and cats. Mail in registration must be sent by November 11, 2008. You can also register at the Petsmart on Wyoming and Academy, Saturday, November 8th and November 15th from 10:00-2:00.
For more information, visit the Furry Friends Run website.
