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Albuquerque, NM
66Events this week
11Free things to do
90New spots
90New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Albuquerque

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 66 events, day by day →

Mats & Taps

Sunday 10am

Gratitude Day at the Rail Yards Market

Sunday 10am · Albuquerque

Top Golf to Benefit the Pink Warrior House Foundation

Sunday 11am · Top Golf

Brain Gang Trivia

Sunday 1pm · Craft Republic · Free

Sunday Nights @ Tractor Brewing Company - Wells Park

Sunday 4pm · Wells Park

New in Albuquerque

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

Bento Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Restaurants

Sushi, but slower: Bento Sushi Japanese Restaurant leans into intention with low lighting, warm cedar, and plates that feel like a quiet ceremony.

bentosushiabq.com ↗

Buffett's Candies

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet local tradition: Buffett's Candies has been New Mexico's sweetest tradition since 1956, making chocolates with U.S.

buffettscandies.com ↗

Dragonfly

Shopping

Effortless local style: Dragonfly is that reliable closet-upgrade stop for Albuquerque days...

dragonflyamerica.com ↗

Albuquerque’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Albuquerque’s best →

Most read in Albuquerque

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

  1. El Patron puts Montgomery location on the market

    New Mexican restaurant El Patron has listed their Montgomery Boulevard location on the market for sale or lease in northeast Albuquerque.

    Full story at kob.com ↗

  2. Albuquerque filmed movie, Coyote vs Acme, hits theaters

    Albuquerque, the city of Wile E. Coyote vs Acme, has been featured in the animated film, Coyote versus Coyote, which takes place in Albuquerque as Wile Coyote takes on the Acme Corporation in court.

    Full story at koat.com ↗

  3. 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 ↗

  4. Michelin's new southwest guide honors New Mexico restaurants

    The Michelin Guide has named 12 New Mexico restaurants in its first-ever Southwest series, including 10 Santa Fe restaurants and two in Albuquerque.

    Full story at kob.com ↗

  5. New family-owned ice cream shop opens in NE Albuquerque

    New family-owned ice cream shop, Frozen Fix, has opened in NE Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    Full story at kob.com ↗

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