The best book, hobby & craft shops in Rio Rancho

9 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Music On the Westside

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your kid’s eyeing the drum kit or you’re finally ready to learn that guitar riff, Music On the Westside offers fun, personalized…

4020 Peggy Rd SE

“Whether your kid’s eyeing the drum kit or you’re finally ready to learn that guitar riff, Music On the Westside offers fun, personalized lessons for drums, guitar, piano, voice and strings. Rent what you need, grab a practice room, then get on a real stage when you're ready.”

From the Rio Rancho newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

3701 Ellison Dr NW Ste B (Albuquerque)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Grumpy's Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Relaxed, friendly staff at this small shop repairing acoustic guitars and other stringed instruments.

2514 San Mateo Pl NE (Albuquerque)

“Relaxed, friendly staff at this small shop repairing acoustic guitars and other stringed instruments.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain music shop featuring guitars, pianos, and audio equipment, plus instrument repairs.

6001 Menaul Blvd NE Ste B (Albuquerque)

“Chain music shop featuring guitars, pianos, and audio equipment, plus instrument repairs.”

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Baum's Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-standing store offering a wide range of musical instruments, repair services, rentals, and lessons.

2908 Eubank Blvd NE (Albuquerque)

“Long-standing store offering a wide range of musical instruments, repair services, rentals, and lessons.”

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Nob Hill Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store selling new and used vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes, plus music-inspired gifts.

3904B Central Ave SE (Albuquerque)

“Store selling new and used vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes, plus music-inspired gifts.”

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Pimentel & Sons Guitar Makers Inc

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar shop and maker featuring handcrafted instruments, lessons, as well as repair services.

3316 Lafayette Dr NE (Albuquerque)

“Guitar shop and maker featuring handcrafted instruments, lessons, as well as repair services.”

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Bessie's

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Craft store stocking fabrics and supplies, including a large selection of ribbon.

3915 Central Ave NW (Albuquerque)

“Craft store stocking fabrics and supplies, including a large selection of ribbon.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Plaza at, 3575 NM-528 Bldg E, Ste 100

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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