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The summer fun continues in full force in Albuquerque in June. Celebrate summer with movies, festivals, dancing, live music, and the amazing food of the Southwest. Here’s a few upcoming events in Albuquerque that you can look forward to.

31ST FESTIVAL FLAMENCO INTERNACIONAL DE ALBURQUERQUE

June 9, 2018 - June 16, 2018
National Hispanic Cultural Center and Rodey Theatre on UNM Campus

The finest flamenco artists in the world come to the University of New Mexico every June for Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque, an 8 day flamenco extravaganza. The event celebrates this ancient Spanish-Gypsy art form that expresses the full range of human emotions. The festival has been drawing students and patron for over 30 years to the University of New Mexico, establishing it as the center for flamenco in the US.

HEIGHTS SUMMERFEST

June 9, 2018
North Domingo Baca Park, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, #605, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Start the Summerfest season at North Domingo Baca Park.  The City of Albuquerque will be hosting an evening full of sweet and savory treats, local beer, wine and spirits in the Microbrew Garden. You can shop from artisans in the market, and the kids will enjoy free activities. Then top it off with live music from The Squirrel Nut Zippers!

DOWNTOWN GROWERS' MARKET

Recurring weekly on Saturday
Robinson Park, Central & 8th Ave, Ste. 209, Albuquerque, NM 87102

This family friendly market is a weekly event on Saturday at Robinson Park. One of the largest and longest running markets in the state of New Mexico, it features endless local produce, prepared food, live music, arts and crafts, and fun activities. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to keep the market an Albuquerque tradition.

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

1625 Los Alamos Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM  $489,000

3 Bedrooms/ 3 Bathrooms (2 full, 1 partial) / 2775 Square Feet

Beautifully situated in Coveted Albuquerque COUNTRY CLUB NEIGHBORHOOD! Near parks and bike paths, and just blocks from downtown. Warmth and Charm exudes thru-out. Don't miss out on this one! 

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There’s always something fun and exciting happening in Albuquerque, and May is no exception.  Even though the month is coming to a close, there’s still plenty of things to do.  Here’s a few events coming up to look forward to.

DOWNTOWN GROWERS' MARKET

Robinson Park
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Occurring every weekend until Nov 3, this family oriented event is one of the longest running markets in New Mexico.  In addition to the freshest produce around, you’ll find delicious prepared food, local live music, arts and crafts, and fun activities. Admission is free and donations are accepted to help keep the market running.

RAIL YARDS MARKET

Sundays 10am-2pm

Celebrate New Mexican culture as you browse through hundreds of food, farm, artisan, and healing vendors, along with live music and educational zones for the kids. This weekly market runs until October 3. Admission is free.

8TH ANNUAL ABQ BEER WEEK

Multiple Venues
May 24, 2018 - June 3, 2018

This 10 day event brings together the community to enjoy all the great local craft beers brewed in Albuquerque.  With over 70 educational events around the city, there’s plenty of brews to go around. These events will be sure to get your more involved and excited about the craft brew scene in Albuquerque.

ALBUQUERQUE WINE FESTIVAL

Balloon Fiesta Park
Visit site for times as they vary.

If local beers are not quite your thing, then you can enjoy the Albuquerque Wine Festival this memorial day weekend. In addition to the best wineries from around the state, you’ll find great food, arts and crafts and live music. And it’s set in the relaxed setting of Balloon Fiesta Park.

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

1625 Los Alamos Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM  $489,000

3 Bedrooms/ 3 Bathrooms (2 full, 1 partial) / 2775 Square Feet

Beautifully situated in Coveted Albuquerque COUNTRY CLUB NEIGHBORHOOD! Near parks and bike paths, and just blocks from downtown. Warmth and Charm exudes thru-out. Don't miss out on this one! 

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It’s time once again to show our dear moms how much we appreciate them, and what better city to do so than in Albuquerque? Sunday May 13 is the perfect day to celebrate mom, with all the great brunch specials available throughout the city. You’ll find a wide variety of options for any taste and budget. So make sure you make arrangements now to reserve a table at one of these tasty destinations for a special brunch with mom.

Artichoke Cafe

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Enjoy exquisite dishes such as quiche Florentine, Sicilian baked eggs, salmon crepes, steamed artichokes, roasted garlic, crab cakes, charcuterie plate, soups, salads, and various entrees.  Top it all off with strawberry shortcake. Entrée selections feature poached salmon, pan roasted duck breast, baked ham, mushroom ravioli, prosciutto wrapped scallops, veal scaloppini and steak Diane.

El Pinto

10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

If local flavors are what you’re looking for, then El Pinto is the ideal place for Sunday brunch. Brunch items feature local dishes such as green chile cheese biscuits smothered in green chile white gravy with a side of choriz.  Or try the eggs Benedict, which includes eggs and pork loin on a green chile biscuit with a red hollandaise sauce.

Forque at Hyatt Albuquerque

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For the buffet lovers, you’ll find a variety of great buffets at the The Forque Kitchen and Bar at the Hyatt downtown. You’ll find breakfast items at the omelet and waffle stations, along with fresh fruits, breafast meats, eggs, potatoes and more. Or enjoy other buffet favorites like cured meats, salads, smoked salmon, grilled and chilled shrimp, tuna tataki, and orzo salad.

Tamaya Resort

10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

This delightful Sunday brunch buffet offers a crepe station, salads, chilled shrimp and crab claws, cheese and fruit platter, house cured salmon and assorted petite pastries. There’s also a carving station with prime rib, honey dijon pork loin and baby squash and asparagus. The chef's specialties offered are smoked pork, orange poppy seed pancakes, poached eggs, grilled chicken, green chile saffron poached salmon, and an assortment of vegetables. To top it all of there will be an extravagant dessert display.

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Have a happy Mother's Day!

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

6437 Dorado Beach NE, Albuquerque, NM  $295,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms (2 full, 0 partial) / 1652 Square Feet

Hard to find one story townhome in the gated community of Tanoan's Torrey Pines!! Private courtyard and landscaped backyard! Master bedroom split floor plan. Excellent location in the FAR NE Heights, close to schools, parks, shopping, Whole Foods & Trader Joes!

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The holiday season is in full swing in Albuquerque, but there’s still about 2 weeks left to enjoy the season’s celebrations.  If you’re looking for a new and special way to create holiday memories this year with friends and family, then these events in Albuquerque will be sure to make the 2017 holiday season one to remember.

Bugg Lights

Through December 30, 2017

A tradition for over 40 years, the Belen Harvey House Museum has been dazzling Albuquerque with over 300,000 lights in this festive display.  You’ll also find all the other trappings of the season, such as nativity scenes, 100 Christmas trees, food, crafts, music and more. Donations are accepted to help local non-profit organizations in Albuquerque.

Holiday Nature Crafts at River of Lights

December 13 and 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Why not make your own decorations this holiday season?  Bring your family to BioPark for a free Holiday Nature Crafts session in the Education building.  You can also enjoy the holiday model railroad and the Pal Bear Express. Best of all, the event is free!

Star Wars with the Cops

December 16, 2017, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Premiere Cinemas

Celebrate the release of Star Wars: The last Jedi with the Rio Rancho Police Department’s first-ever “Star Wars with the Cops” event.  There will be a costume contest and trivia contest.  There will be a special screening of the movie at 9:30.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

5243 Foothills Trail NE, Albuquerque, NM  $825,000

3 Bedrooms/ 4 Bathrooms (2 full, 2 partial) / 3156 Square Feet

Amazing views of the Sandia Mtns & Rio Grande Valley in this beautiful gated community. Scott Patrick Gold Package custom home features oversized great room w/stacked stone fireplace, wall of windows, and much more! 

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Imagine early morning in Albuquerque with the blue dusky sky wide open above you. So beautiful!  But that's not even what you've come to see. You're there for the great Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! 

The largest festival of hot air balloon festivals in the world. Boasting over 500 hot air balloons that will take to the sky in a mass lift off. You can’t wait for Albuquerque to blow your socks off.

Of course, the hot air balloon lift off isn’t the only activity available during this event. Albuquerque has many other events and activities planned and available to you, such as fireworks and balloon glows during the evenings, Pilot Presentations, Mariachi entertainment and off event ground tours of local historical attractions and much more.

Here is a link to the schedule for the 2017 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Time to relax, be amazed and have some fun!

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

996 Lynx Loop NE, Albuquerque, NM  $595,000

3 Bedrooms/ 3 Bathrooms (2 full, 1 partial) / 3215 Square Feet

Custom Home features INCREDIBLE VIEWS of the Sandia Mountains, Tram & City lights from large balconies and decks. Master Suite features cozy fireplace, tranquil balcony, mountain views, complimented by the Spa-like Master Bath.

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If you love antiques, then get ready for the antiques event of the year in Albuquerque! Coming this Aug 5-6 to the Expo New Mexico State Fair Grounds is the 19th Annual Great Southwestern Antique Show. This huge antique show will benefit the New Mexico non-profit organizations that focus in enhancing arts and education in the area. You'll find over 200 dealers, making this the largest antiques show in the Southwest! There will be everything you can think of in addition to antiques - rare books,fine art, Native American & Western art, vintage guitars, ephemera, old pawn and estate jewelry and more!

The event starts with a sneak preview from 1-6 pm on Aug 4 that will donate all proceeds to the KNME PBS Endowment. Then the main event starts on the 5th. You'll enjoy learning about the art of collecting and investing in fine art and antiques. And if you have treasures of your own, bring up to 3 of them along and have them appraised from 12-3pm for $35 (limited to the first 100 donors) and proceeds go to New Mexico PBS.

Check out the full schedule and have a great time exploring the world of antiques in Albuquerque!

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

6640 Santo Lina Trail NW, Albuquerque   $279,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2.5 Bathrooms/ 2670 Square Feet

Oversized corner lot w/Unobstructed views of the City, Bosque & Mountains along the Bosque in gated community. Close to to beautiful & scenic walking & bike paths!

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The 4th of July is just around the corner and it's time to celebrate in Albuquerque!  Here's what's in store for you this coming 4th of July to help celebrate our freedom.

Freedom 4th

The City of Albuquerque is hosting a huge celebration at Balloon Fiesta Park from 3-10pm.  Admission is free!  You'll be able to enjoy all kinds of food and drink vendors while you take in the festivities.  There's also face painting and inflatables for the kids.  And to top off the evening will be a massive fireworks display and performance by country star Clint Black!

Corrales New Mexico 4th of July Parade

What's the 4th of July without a parade?  Starting at Target Road at 10am, the parade will run through downtown Corrales to La Entrada Park.  And after the parade ends there will be a family fun day at the park with food and more.  You can also join the water fight at the Corrales Rec Center.

Have a fun and happy Independence Day!

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

4401 Pershing Avenue SE, Albuquerque   $499,000

3 Bedrooms/ 1 Bathrooms / 3 Partial Baths / 4100 Square Feet

INCREDIBLE Custom single story Home-In the heart of ABQ. 2CAR garage, open floorplan showcases 3 exceptional LG living areas, all in whopping 4100 sq ft!

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Summer is here and it's time to look forward to some fun events coming up in Albuquerque this July. Here's what we have to look forward to.

14th Annual Pork & Brew BBQ State Championship

July 1-3, 2017 | Saturday-Sunday 11am-7pm | Monday 11am-5pm

New Mexico's original food festival returns to the Santa Ana Star Center with a wide variety of BBQ delights.

Freedom 4th

July 4, 2017 | 3-10pm

Come celebrate Independence Day at Balloon Fiesta Park where there will be free face painting, inflatables, and more fun for the kids. Also enjoy the Microbrew Garden, with local beer, wine and spirits, along with a massive food court of more than 30 food vendors.

Route 66 Summerfest

July 22, 2017 | 3-10pm

Come to historic Nob Hill on Saturday, July 22 from 3-10 p.m. for the biggest Summerfest of the year.

Have a fun and fantastic July in Albuquerque!

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

8100 Via Alegre NE, Albuquerque   $675,000

4 Bedrooms/ 3.5 Bathrooms/ 3330 Square Feet

One of a kind custom Mediterranean/Tuscan home with tons of features and amazing oversized garage for all of your cars & toys+workshop area!

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Get ready to have fun and celebrate different cultures.  These upcoming events in Albuquerque promise to be entertaining for the whole family.  And maybe you’ll learn something at the same time. Here’s what’s coming up in the next few weeks.

Gathering of Nations Native American Powwow
April 27 - 29

Come experience the largest pow wow in North America! More than 3000 participants will be singing and dancing in competition.  Experience Native American culture through native food and music, and of course, shopping. It’s the ultimate event bringing Native American people together, as well as for others to learn about their amazing culture.

Albuquerque Renaissance Faire
April 29

Calling all lords and ladies of Albuquerque! The time has come for all sorts of Renaissance revelry.  Indulge in the era with live battles, village shopping, food, music, arts, and demonstrations, and of course the Tilted Tankard Tavern.  Fun for the whole family and children under 3 are free!

See what other fun events are coming up in the next few months.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

10 Caminito Trail, Placitas   $395,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms/ 2580 Square Feet

This amazing culdesac property features unobstructed views of the mountains and open floorplans with stunning raised ceilings.

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Are you ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Albuquerque? If you’re looking for a unique way to spend this special day with your sweetheart, then you’re in luck.  There’s a number of events coming up on the 14^th in Albuquerque that will make this a Valentine’s to remember!

Albuquerque Latin Valentine Love Fest
National Hispanic Cultural Center

Dance the night away with your loved one to the sounds of a live 3-piece ensemble and salsa by Ivon Ulibarri & Cafe Mocha.  There’s also going to be dance performances, drinks, and desserts to complete this exciting Valentine’s celebration.

Canvas & Coffee Class: Valentine Date Night
ABQ Canvas and Coffee

Here’s unique way to spend the evening together, while each of you paint white wine and red wine on separate canvases.  Then delight in a light supper and amazing desserts provided by Mtuccis Italian Market.

Corks & Candles
St. Clair Winery & Bistro

Come to the St. Clair Winery & Bistro for Valentine’s specials.  Culinary delights such as Steak Manhattan Oscar style with Potatoes Gratin and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries will be the perfect addition to this romantic day.

Make it a Valentine’s day to remember in Albuquerque! And check back on our blog every week for more great things to do in Albuquerque.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

3813 Tierra Vista Place NE, Rio Rancho, NM   $359,000

4 Bedrooms/ 3 1/2 Bathrooms/ 3420 Square Feet

A spacious, meticulously maintained home featuring agrand entry with soaring ceilings and dramatic curved iron spindles staircase and 3-car garage!

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