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The holiday season may almost be over, but there are still great opportunities this week to keep in the spirit of the holidays in Albuquerque! Here are some of the festivities planned for this week.

Last Minute Holiday Market

Sat, Dec 23, 11 AM – 4 PM
High Desert Flameworks
7208 Jefferson St NE suite b, Albuquerque, NM

Last Minute Holiday Market. Sip n’ shop with your favorite friends, artists, and vendors!

Holiday Movie Afternoon Tea Party

Fri, Dec 22, 8 AM – 1 PM
Snapdragon Tea
115 Harvard Dr SE #7, Albuquerque, NM

Join us for our final Holiday tea of the season! Lasts for two weekends only, spaces are limited. Leave the holiday stress behind and let us prepare take care of the food. A great opportunity to reconnect with family and friends before the holiday season comes to a close.

We'll be serving an elegant spread of unique bites and treats. Menu includes three courses of food and two pots of your choice of hot tea sourced locally from New Mexico Tea Company.

We welcome kids of all ages to join our super fun tea parties.

Full gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, and kids alternative menus are available for viewing on the registration page of our website!

River of Lights: A Holiday Light Show

Through December 30, 2023
ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM

Get into the holiday spirit at River of Lights, New Mexico’s original and largest walk-through holiday attraction! Purchase your timed ticket to view over 800 light displays, animated and 3D sculptures, and millions of twinkling lights while strolling through the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden!

Pueblo Gingerbread Experience

Sunday, December 24, 2023 , 9:00am
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM

The Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest is a favorite holiday tradition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Children and adults are encouraged to enter a Gingerbread house inspired by a Pueblo village, house, community church or historic building, with prizes being awarded in children’s and adult categories. This festive event is a unique way to share and enjoy Pueblo culture with your family. Free for members or with museum admission.

HOT ALBUQUERQUE LISTING OF THE WEEK

2109 Palenque Drive SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Lots of entertaining spaces in this beautiful 4BDR/3BA/3CG home! Open floor plan features a large living room with wet bar, cabinets & wine rack, formal dining room plus a huge loft/recreation room! One bedroom or office on the main level! Huge primary suite with room for sitting area, large walk-in closet, dual sink vanity, garden tub & separate shower! Spacious kitchen features lots of cabinets, large island, breakfast bar & nook with bay windows. Outdoor living space with pergola to relax, unwind and entertain family & friends. In the heart of Rio Rancho, excellent location close to parks, schools, shopping, Intel, Presbyterian Rust Medical Center, Cottonwood Mall!!

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The holiday fun is in full swing in Albuquerque! If you're ready to get into the spirit of the season, here are a few events to check out during the next month. And for more Christmas fun, check out our blog on our other website.

Lights of Enchantment

November 19, 2021 – January 1, 2022

Lights Of Enchantment is the Southwest Premier Drive Through Christmas Light Show featuring over 350 light displays with over a million points of light. Located in beautiful Albuquerque NM, bring your Family and Friends to enjoy this mind blowing experience.

Winter Wonderland

November 24, 2021 – January 2, 2022

Winter Wonderland is a Drive Thru Holiday Experience, combining the holiday spirit and New Mexico culture into a safe, family-friendly winter attraction. The 2021 show features a small special walking section where you can enjoy Winter Wonderland outside your vehicle as well as enjoy local vendors, sip hot cocoa and even get your picture with SANTA CLAUS himself!

River of Lights

November 27 – December 30

Santa Claus is back and inviting you into his workshop! Purchase your tickets to spend quality time with the man in red!

Your Workshop Experience includes:

• S’mores and Hot Chocolate, customized by you with festive toppings.
• An ornament created by your little ones to take home and treasure as a lasting memory of your evening.
• A Selfie with Santa as you tell him your holiday wish list!
• Entry into River of Lights!

Nob Hill Shop & Stroll

December 2-9, 2021 – 6 p.m.

"Shop & Stroll Nob Hill" throughout the holiday season! Tree Lighting and Shop & Stroll Kick Off is Dec 5th at Nob Hill Business Center and Amherst SE. Twinkle Light Parade Dec 7th.

Old Town Holiday Stroll

December 3, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Start your holiday shopping in Historic Old Town. This event has become the unofficial beginning of the holiday season. Stop by Plaza Don Luis for the Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. Bring the family, discover new stores, and visit familiar staples of Old Town as you shop local.

Festival of Trees

December 3-5, 2021

The Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation Festival of Trees is a seasonal celebration that spreads the holiday spirit for a good cause. The weekend engagement features a mingle and jingle cocktail gala, live musical performances by area acts, handmade decorations for sale, engaging Christmas activities for kids, an elf workshop and a visit from Santa Claus.

HOT PROPERTY OF THE WEEK!

8116 CORN MOUNTAIN Place NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Popular floor plan 4BDR/3BA/3CG plus office/study on the main level plus a large loft! Light, bright & open floor plan with lots of living space featuring an oversized family room with stacked stone fireplace, wall of windows & soaring ceilings, separate living room, formal dining room w/new flooring! Entertainer's kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, solid surface countertops, recessed lighting, island/bar tile flooring, pantry & sunny bkfst nook! Private master suite features huge walk-in closet, dual sink vanity, garden tub & sep shower! Covered patio, shrubs, trees, rock landscape. In the heart of Ventana Ranch West close to schools, parks, pathways, shopping!!

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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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The Sandi Pressley Team wishes all of our clients, friends and family the happiest of holidays this week. We look forward to another great year and decade with you in 2020!

If you want to keep in the spirit of the season this week, here are some upcoming events in Albuquerque that will keep the holiday joy flowing.

Magic Hour at River of Lights in Albuquerque

Sat, Dec 28, 5 PM
ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden | 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM

All ages are invited to experience the magic before the masses!

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Fri, Dec 27, 7 PM MST
Santa Ana Star Center | 3001 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM

Celebrating 35 years of touring, Chip Davis brings his annual Christmas concert tour to the Santa Ana Star Center.

Christmas at Buffet 66

Wed, Dec 25
Route 66 Casino Hotel | 14500 Central Ave SW, Rio Puerco, Albuquerque, NM

The award-winning Buffet 66 will be featuring holiday favorites and buffet classics on Christmas Day.

Happy Holidays!

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

13104 Desert Moon Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111  $624,900

4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms (3 full, 1 half) / 3330 Square Feet

Spectacular Mechenbier home in sought after High Desert! This move-in ready gem has a long list of amenities: Dual living Areas, Gorgeous high ceilings, 3 Gas Fireplaces, Open Kitchen with available gas or electric for the stovetop, and a downstairs Guest Suite all invite you to make this home.

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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.

Make sure to join us twice a week on our blog for more real estate advice and great reasons to buy a home in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Follow us on Facebook for the latest Albuquerque real estate updates. Looking for the perfect home for sale in Albuquerque? Our easy-to-use home search tool can help you start the process. Contact us today to help you buy or sell your next home in Albuquerque.

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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