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Hi Albuquerque, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Breaking Bad scenic drives, Robert Plant, and The Book of Mormon + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Local heritage honored in color: Earlier this month, University Heights neighbors celebrated restoring the Honey in the Heart mural, which honors a longtime resident who kept bees, after years of graffiti and damage — learn more about the restoration.
Cinematic roads of New Mexico: Feeling the Breaking Bad vibe close to home? A March 1 guide maps scenic drives from Albuquerque to To’Hajiilee and Jemez, with stops near iconic filming spots and White Sands — read the full guide.
Seventeenth location on the way: Sunward Federal Credit Union is set to open a West Side branch at Oxbow Center this fall, with construction wrapping in late summer and operations expected to begin in September — see the timeline and design.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Hot dog upgrade, anyone?: Craving chili or just dog-curious? Urban Hotdog Company slings all-beef staples and wildcards like Chile The Kid and the potato-skin-wrapped Fully Loaded. Add rosemary-garlic fries or a Zia shake, and you’ve got a weeknight win.
Neighborhood lit fix: Organic Books keeps Nob Hill reading with a well-loved mix of new and used titles, strong New Mexico voices, plus cards and journals. When your TBR needs a shake-up or you need a gift that doesn’t feel phoned in, this family-owned spot delivers.
Curtain call, ABQ: Community energy runs high at Albuquerque Little Theatre, staging Anything Goes and Boeing Boeing, plus offering classes and volunteer gigs for anyone itching to pitch in. A reliable escape from doomscrolling into live laughs, quick patter, and tap shoes this week, topped with a neighborly curtain call.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Albuquerque for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
💀 Crypt Keeper’s Comedy Hour @ Painted Lady Bed & Brew | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – It’s a cursed comedy showdown where comics dodge secret forbidden words, say one, and their set’s toast. You decide who escapes the crypt, pay what you will, and enjoy watching comics fear tiny words more than downtown parking.
🎨 Art Opening: Shared Passages, Distant Journeys @ Weems Gallery & Framing | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Think your walls are set? Weems is hosting an opening for BC Nowlin’s latest, a solo run of luminous Western journeys, with that signature welcome that somehow links collectors of all stages, ages, and budgets. Browse, banter, maybe buy, then call it time well spent.
🍀 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party @ First Unitarian Church | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – St. Patrick’s vibes, step dancers, trad tunes, and a potluck that finally justifies your casserole dish. Bring something to share, the IAS covers coffee, tea, and water, beer and wine available with ticket purchase, and buying online saves you a few bucks.
🎭 The Book of Mormon @ Popejoy Hall | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – The Book of Mormon lands at Popejoy Hall with wicked satire, sweet harmonies, and laughs you’ll pretend not to have at work. Whether you’re a longtime fan or only know the doorbell duo, plan the UNM parking, then let the irreverence wash over you.
🎤 Robert Plant @ Kiva Auditorium | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 PM – Cancel your plans and catch Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian, a warm, rootsy set that proves the pipes still have plenty of thunder. Expect gospel-tinged folk, spooky blues, and a few winks for longtime fans. Seats will vanish, you know the drill.
🍺 Beer Stein Paint Party @ Marble Brewery NE Heights | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Paint your own beer stein for St. Patrick’s at Marble Brewery NE Heights, because drinking from a mug you made yourself just hits different. Low-key, hands-on, and actually useful, not a fridge magnet. It’s $25, and tickets live at https://pay.citzadesigns.com/MB31526-paintparty.
🎸 Tinsley Ellis @ Outpost Performance Space | Sunday (3/15) at 7:30 PM – Give your ears a treat and slide into Outpost for Tinsley Ellis, unplugged and unfiltered. The electric blues titan goes acoustic for a rare, raw set, all stories, wood, and wire, the kind of night you’ll actually remember without shouting over it.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Albuquerque report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 0 to 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 0 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
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