Hello Albuquerque! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Satellite plant expansion, Route 66 rally, and Pridezilla + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Transit upgrades for riders: Albuquerque installed two Portland Loo restrooms at Alvarado Transportation Center and Central and Unser Transit Center, with construction from January to May, adding cleaner, safer facilities for riders -- get the full details.
Route 66 celebration awaits: Albuquerque’s Route 66 rally is happening today, with a free gift for the first 500 attendees, food trucks, and a 1913 Chevrolet joining the Illinois to California Route 66 trip -- see the Route 66 rally.
A strategic growth boost: New Mexico and Albuquerque committed over $1.5 million to anchor spacecraft manufacturer BlackVe, backing a 50,000-square-foot satellite plant projected to add 152 jobs and generate more than $228 million impact -- see BlackVe’s new plant.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Plants with purpose: Cornucopia Plant Shop & Greenhouse is the kind of South Valley gem you pop into for a new leafy roommate, then leave feeling like you did a tiny good deed. Every purchase helps power their therapeutic horticulture program, so your windowsill gets happier and Albuquerque gets a little greener. (cornucopia-ads.org)
Level up your week: Swap living room lag for a legit setup at New Game Plus - Gaming Center, where locals jump between modern PCs, retro consoles, tabletop games, and the Local Legends high-score board. Bring a friend, grab a latte from the Potion Seller cafe, and make an evening of it.
Midday Sanity Saver: Wells Park is that easy, no-fuss green space for when you need a quick stroll, a low-key meet-up, or to let the kids burn some wiggles while you sip coffee. Keep it in your back pocket for those I-need-out-of-the-house afternoons this week.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚾ Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Salt Lake Bees @ Isotopes Park | Wednesday (6/24) at 6:35 PM – Isotopes at The Lab, taking on the Salt Lake Bees, and yes, parking is a merciful $7. Expect big flies in the thin air, green-chile-fueled banter, and that sweet crack of the bat. A perfect excuse to sit, snack, and pretend shouting counts as cardio.
🌾 Land & Acequias along Route 66 @ Central & Unser Library | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Settle in at Central and Unser for David Montoya’s Los Ranchos Route 66 throwback, where floods, fields, and acequias meet grandpa-powered adventures. Part of a roving talk series, with visits to pueblos, Tewa in the mix, and the kind of history Google keeps guessing.
🏳 Pridezilla @ Tiny Grocer ABQ | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 PM – Head to Old Town for Pridezilla, where Free Mom Hugs post up on the patio and kind huggers roam the plaza. Part block party, part affirmation station, all small-town joy. Think your favorite PTA mom, minus the bake sale, plus glitter.
🛒 Learning Day @ Rail Yards Market | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Skip the algorithm, feed your brain the old-fashioned way. Barelas Rail Yards is hosting Learning Day, with books, zines, and handmade journals, plus educators and artists sharing stories and the good stuff. Equal parts nostalgia, new tricks, and that I-read-the-book glow.
💃 4th Sunday Monthly Contra Dance @ Albuquerque Square Dance Center | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – Albuquerque's fourth-Sunday contra dance is your monthly excuse to spin, laugh, and actually meet people you didn't arrive with. No partner needed, the caller walks you through every figure, and it's pay what you want, suggested donation appreciated. Beats another night debating red versus green.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Albuquerque report Weather forecastToday — High: 99°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 99. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Scattered rain showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 40%
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis Stillbrooke 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in Quintessence brings together easy style and standout outdoor living. A main-level primary suite, tile and wood flooring, refrigerated air, and HVAC updates set the tone inside. Outside, a 2023 saltwater pool and spa, water accents, covered patio, pergola, and 3-car garage make the backyard the star.
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