Events

Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides with Rainbow Ryders

Ballooning in Albuquerque offers more than breathtaking views—it anchors the city’s cultural identity, fuels tourism, and strengthens community pride. From mass ascensions at the International Balloon Fiesta to heritage celebrations like the Route 66 Centennial balloon, these rides embody adventure while contributing to the city’s economic vitality and global recognition.

Toast a Ghost Haunted Pub Tour Brings Ghost Stories and Spirits to Old Town Albuquerque

The Toast a Ghost Haunted Pub Tour invites adults to explore Old Town Albuquerque’s haunted history through ghost stories, pub stops, and shared entertainment.

Indigenous Freeways Exhibition Showcases Arrowsoul Art Collective’s Fusion of Graffiti and Indigenous Traditions

The exhibition Indigenous Freeways: Southwest Wildstyle from North to South by Arrowsoul Art Collective is on view at the Art Through Struggle Gallery until June 28, 2026, showcasing murals that merge Indigenous traditions with contemporary graffiti.

Urban Air Adventure Park Brings Year‑Round Indoor Adventures to Albuquerque Families

Urban Air offers a safe and fun environment for kids and adult families to have active/safe fun regardless of the elements around them. Adventure rides such as the SKy Rider Coaster, Warrior Course and ProZone Trampolines keep customers entertained; memberships and seasonal tickets very valuable!

The Great Race 2026 Brings 120 Vintage Cars to Albuquerque for Route 66 Centennial Celebration

Albuquerque will hold The Great Race 2026 and Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, June 24, 2026. The event will feature over 120 pre-1974 vintage cars in a free, family-friendly celebration of the 100 year anniversary of Route 66.

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Man Mauled to Death by Bear in New Mexico as Shocking Attack Sparks Warning After Nearly 80 Sightings Across the State

The Navajo Police Department Window Rock District said the male victim died from injuries sustained in the bear attack.

[UPDATED: 08/26/2026] Albuquerque Road Rage Erupts as Woman Smashes Pickup Window With Baseball Bat Before Driver Crashes Into Her SUV

A viral video of a woman who hit a man's pickup truck's back window with a baseball bat sparks an investigation into a possible road rage incident.

Bear Attack Horror in New Mexico: Man Mauled to Death in Crystal in State’s First Fatal Bear Attack in 25 Years

A man has been mauled to death by a bear in Crystal, New Mexico, in the state’s first fatal bear attack since 2001, as the Navajo Nation mourns “one of our Diné relatives.”

Silver Alerts Surge as Missing‑Senior Warnings Light Up Residents’ Phones in the Middle of the Night: What’s Behind the Spike

Albuquerque’s Silver Alerts are suddenly everywhere. A change in New Mexico law and cellphone emergency notifications have made it easier and faster to alert the public about missing seniors.

Lawmakers are Considering Increasing the Tax on Alcohol From 3% to 6% to Curb New Mexico’s Alcohol-Related Deaths That Remained Nearly Twice the National...

New Mexico lawmakers are considering doubling the state's alcohol tax to 6% after decades of failed attempts to overhaul the system — as the state continues to suffer an alcohol-related death rate nearly twice the national average.