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65Events this week
10Free things to do
94New spots
91New stories

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This week in Albuquerque

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 65 events, day by day →

Real Estate Coffee & Networking

Friday 10am · Café Es Amor

2026 AbqTours Brochure

Friday 11am · Old Town

Boombox Bingo

Friday 6pm · The Imperial Dive

A2A Recovery Workout Group

Friday 6:30pm · Albuquerque

Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Salt Lake Bees

Friday 6:35pm · Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park

New in Albuquerque

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Horse & Angel Tavern

Nightlife

Local flavor, cold beer: When you're craving stacked sandwiches, handcrafted burgers, and ice-cold drafts with a New Mexico kick, Horse & Angel Tavern nails the laid-back vibe with sports on TV and a breezy sidewalk patio.

horse-n-angel.com

Desert Roots Salon

Beauty

Good hair, good mood: Desert Roots Salon in the NE Heights leans into that warm, welcoming vibe where you’re actually heard.

desertrootssalon.com

Sushi Gen

Restaurants

Craving AYCE sushi? When you want a no-fuss spot that nails the basics and keeps the rolls coming, Sushi Gen delivers with fresh ingredients, friendly vibes, and a legit all-you-can-eat lineup.

sushigennm.com

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Most read in Albuquerque

The five stories Albuquerque readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Bands Of Enchantment: Shining a Spotlight on Albuquerque’s Best Music, All Downtown - The Paper.

    Elkhorn Media's Emmy Award-winning music series, "Bands of Enchantment," returns for its sixth season with a multi-day concert/TV show taping at the KiMo Theater and a live music festival throughout Downtown Albuquerque on Sept.

    Full story at abq.news

  2. Albuquerque Labor Day Events Surge with Green Chile Fest, Wine, Baseball and Major Events Set for Holiday Weekend

    Albuquerque is preparing for a busy Labor Day 2026 weekend, with major events including wine festivals, green chile celebrations, baseball, pickleball and multicultural events.

    Full story at travelandtourworld.com

  3. APD Launches Enhanced Safety Operation for 2026 New Mexico State Fair

    The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is launching an enhanced public safety operation for the 2026 New Mexico State Fair, which will run through September 20.

    Full story at newsradiokkob.com

  4. Albuquerque City Council Approves Expanded Recycling Requirements

    The Albuquerque City Council has approved a new ordinance aimed at expanding recycling opportunities across the city.

    Full story at newsradiokkob.com

  5. Balloon Fiesta unveils new special shapes for 2026

    The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has introduced 13 new Special Shape hot air balloons at the 54th annual event.

    Full story at kob.com

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