New Mexico
Where To Eat, Drink, Sleep, And Explore In Albuquerque, New Mexico

I began touring solo in New Mexico practically a decade in the past. And to be sincere, at the moment, I actually didn’t know what to anticipate. The one thought I actually had about it was, “So, it’s simply, like… a desert?” Then I visited on a whim as a stopover between my house in Colorado and a vacation spot additional West, in Arizona. Reader, I fell in love.
Lately, I all the time say, “there’s one thing particular in regards to the Land of Enchantment.” And the ABQ is not any exception.
Whereas I take into account myself to be nearing an expert-level solo traveler standing within the dreamy locales of Taos and Santa Fe in Northern New Mexico, Albuquerque is an entire totally different new beast. As a creature of behavior, I didn’t need my love affair with the state to in some way be spoiled by visiting a bigger metropolis – Albuquerque is house to over 40% of the state’s residents in any case. However similar to my first go to to New Mexico all these years in the past, a current journey to ABQ delighted me.
Georgia O’Keeffe, a well-known – if not the most well-known – New Mexico resident, as soon as mentioned, “Should you ever go to New Mexico, it’ll itch you for the remainder of your life.” She couldn’t have been extra proper. Right here’s my information for a weekend spent in Albequerque.
PART I — Eat

The purpose of spending an extended weekend in Albuquerque was to discover the city, however I largely ended up spending my time consuming. Every meal in some way appeared to outdo the final, with surprising pairings of flavors and recent components – nothing just like the Southwestern meals I imagined.
My favourite meal – possibly ever, if I’m being sincere – was at Mas Tapas Y Vino. Positioned within the historic downtown Lodge Andaluz, Mas Tapas Y Vino reimagines conventional Spanish delicacies utilizing recent and domestically sourced components. I attempted a number of small plates and every was higher than the final. The blue corn sourdough with Moroccan whipped butter was easy, however one thing I’m nonetheless dreaming about weeks later.
Another standouts had been the crispy Brussels sprouts, honey bacon wrapped dates, Berkshire pork stomach, and the lobster tail pasta.

For a extra conventional eating expertise, I headed to El Pinto – a restaurant and salsa firm that brings all of the New Mexican vibes. A household enterprise and vacation spot eating since 1964, El Pinto has 5 patios on twelve acres – and even a waterfall – to get pleasure from your margarita and taco plate.
I additionally love visiting The Grove Cafe for brunch – the place my primary avocado toast order was something however, and Sawmill Market, a warehouse meals corridor downtown with 20+ eateries and bars to maintain anybody glad.
PART II — Drink

Emily Hart
Once I was ready within the Denver airport for my early flight to Albuquerque I noticed a few very trendy ladies ready close by. They each had shirts emblazoned with the Bow and Arrow Brewing emblem, and as somebody who’s admittedly closely influenced by trendy folks – I knew I had so as to add it to my itinerary.
I’m so glad I did. Bow and Arrow Brewing – moreover having a fantastic environment and even higher beer – is the nation’s first Native American Lady-Owned brewery. Based by Shyla Sheppard, a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Nation) and Dr. Missy Begay, who was raised within the Navajo (Diné) Nation – Bow and Arrow makes use of conventional native and indigenous components of their beers – from blue corn to prickly pear and juniper.
I loved a glass of Hazy Rodeo IPA with my guide on the taproom, reminding myself to all the time go away room for detours.

Each time I’m in New Mexico I attempt to go to a brand new vineyard (or two or three). House to over 40 wineries, the state has fairly a burgeoning scene. On this journey, I visited three wineries – and even visited one twice. Noisy Water Vineyard and Sheehan Vineyard Previous City Tasting Room are each situated inside yards of one another in Previous City Albuquerque. I liked the attention-grabbing blends at Noisy Water, particularly the Wild White – a wine infused with Lavender Sage Lemonade tea. Sheehan Vineyard Wines have a extra traditional really feel, and I liked the reds on my wine flight.
If you wish to get out of city, Casa Rondeña Vineyard affords a fantastic excuse. A family-owned and operated vineyard since 1995, Casa Rondeña makes, bottles, and ages all of the wine on their expansive property that feels worlds away from town.
PART III — Sleep

Historic Route 66 runs instantly by means of Albuquerque, and within the age of Instagram, the historic roadside motels are experiencing a renaissance. I stayed on the restored El Vado Motel, a motel/taproom/meals corridor with stay music and an outside pool. My suite was traditional New Mexican and the outside was clear and trendy.
On my subsequent journey, I’d love to remain at one other historic property – Los Poblanos. The Inn and natural farm is legendary for its lavender crop and house-made merchandise that yow will discover everywhere in the world. I visited twice throughout my lengthy weekend – as soon as to go to the farm retailer and a drink at Campo, and one other on a tour throughout an e-bike tour. The grounds are spectacular and trendy, with peacocks roaming and the scent of lavender filling the air.
Different choices extra centrally situated are Lodge Andaluz – which is on the Nationwide Register of Historic Locations – and the luxurious Lodge Chaco.
PART IV — Discover

Emily Hart
Emily Hart
Albuquerque might be greatest identified, to many individuals, for… Breaking Dangerous. Effectively, Breaking Dangerous and scorching air balloons. And for good motive, too — because the setting of the notorious tv present, there are ample alternatives for followers to get their repair. In the meantime, on the Worldwide Balloon Fiesta – the biggest scorching air balloon competition on this planet – over 500 balloons may be seen within the air for 9 days in October.
However you don’t have to attend till fall for a trip. The wind patterns in Albuquerque – referred to as the “Albuquerque Field” — make it a perfect ballooning vacation spot. Actually, it’s the hot-air ballooning capital of the world. I spent my first morning on the town within the air with Rainbow Ryders on a dawn trip over the cottonwood forest referred to as “The Bosque.” It was unbelievable to see town and mountains from within the air – actually a bucket checklist expertise.

Should you’re trying to get in some mountaineering, head to Petroglyph Nationwide Monument, an space defending one of many largest petroglyph websites in North America. There are not any trails on the customer middle, however head only a quick solution to Boca Negra, Rinconada, Piedras Marcadas Canyons to see petroglyphs and get on the path.
One other cease you gained’t wish to miss is the Indian Pueblo Cultural Middle. Owned and operated by the 19 totally different pueblos of New Mexico, the middle works to protect, defend and educate on Pueblo Indian tradition, music, and artwork. I had brunch at their on-site restaurant and roamed across the galleries and museum areas – studying a lot historical past that has typically been, despicably, neglected of American mainstream cirriculum.

Previous City Albuquerque is a good place to meander for a day, or – even higher – to take an eBike Tour. I took a tour with Heritage Inspirationsthat took us from downtown to a bike-in espresso store, a lavender farm, a nature protect, and down into Previous City. It’s a good way to see this stunning and distinctive metropolis.

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Louisiana Tech bangs out 12-7 win over New Mexico State – Crescent City Sports

RUSTON – Louisiana Tech (30-22, 13-11 CUSA) extended their winning streak to three games after opening the series against New Mexico State (22-30, 10-14 CUSA) with a 12-7 victory at the Love Shack.
With Thursday night’s win, the Bulldogs clinched their 30th win of the season under head coach Lane Burroughs. It marks his 10th 30-win season in his 13 years as a head coach and his seventh in eight full seasons at the helm of Louisiana Tech’s baseball program.
Logan Forsythe opened the game hot out of the gates, retiring the New Mexico State side in order in the first two frames including three strikeouts in the opening inning. Forsythe allowed a leadoff knock in the third but continued his dominance by striking out the next three batters to bring us total up to seven going into the fourth.
The power righty ended his outing with a new career-high 10 strikeouts in four innings, allowing six runs on six hits with two walks and earning his first victory as a Division I pitcher following a then-career high performance of nine strikeouts in his previous start at Jacksonville State.
The ‘Dogs were retired in order in the first before jumping ahead to a six-run lead in the second despite not recording a hit. After a leadoff fly out, Colton Coates drew a walk and Garrison Berkley and Brody Drost were both hit by a pitch to load the bases. Thaxton Berch entered the game for Berkley as a pinch runner as Berkley entered concussion protocol but entered back in the game when Tech was back out for defense.
Eli Berch brought across the first run on a sacrifice fly before Drost stole second and Will Safford drew a walk to load the bases once again. Sebastian Mexico then drew a walk to increase the lead to 2-0 before Michael Ballard hit into a fielder’s choice at second. The New Mexico State second baseman ran to second base to attempt the force out, but Mexico was able to beat him out to bring in another run for the ‘Dogs. Trey Hawsey was then hit by a pitch and Zeb Ruddell walked before a wild pitch capped off the frame and gave Tech a 6-0 lead going into the third.
Berch then hit his fifth homer of the season to push the ‘Dogs out in front by seven before an RBI groundout made it 8-0 through four innings. The Aggies answered back in the fifth with seven runs to make it a one-run lead for the ‘Dogs, but an RBI double from Ballard got a run back and gave Tech a 9-7 lead in the sixth.
New Mexico State saw eight-straight batters reach base safely on three walks, three singles, a double and a three-run homer before the Bulldogs’ 40th double play of the season ended the inning. The ‘Dogs now have nine-straight seasons and 12 of the last 13 years with at least 40 twin killings in a single season.
Berkley led off the seventh with a walk before swiping his team-leading 13th stolen base to put himself in scoring position. The Aggies then made a pitching change with Drost coming to bat, who advanced Berkley to third with a fly out before Eli Berch was hit by a pitch to put runners on the corners with one out. Safford then reached base on a chopper to the New Mexico State pitcher who fired the ball to first, but it hit off the first baseman’s glove, allowing Safford and Berch to move to second and third with one out.
Mexico was intentionally walked to load the bases before Hawsey delivered a two-run double to increase Tech’s advantage to 12-7 going into the eighth.
The Aggies led off the inning with a base hit but the ‘Dogs ended the threat quickly with their second double play of the night. New Mexico State added an infield single on a close play at first, but a flyout sent the game into the home half.
Coates led off with a walk and stole second with Berkley coming to bat. The Bulldog center fielder then ripped a ball to center field with Coates holding at second on the fly, but the ball hit the ground next to a diving Aggie center fielder to put runners at second and third. Eli Berch drew a walk on a 3-2 count to load the bases, but a swinging strikeout and a fly out ended the threat.
Luke Nichols earned his second save of the year, tossing three scoreless innings allowing just three hits and fanning a pair of batters. Berkley hit his team-leading 15th double while Mexico tacked on his 53rd RBI of the year.
Ryan Harland made his 85th career appearance on the mound Thursday night, tying Jonathan Fincher for the third-most appearances by a Bulldog in program history. Ballard and Mexico both picked up multi-hit performances, and Ballard, Hawsey, Berch and Ruddell combined for nine of the team’s 11 RBI.
Head Coach Lane Burroughs following Thursday’s win over New Mexico State:
“I’m extremely proud of our guys. It was a crazy game, a lot going on. One thing about New Mexico State—and we saw it last year when we went out there—they never stop. They’re used to because of where they play and the altitude, they give up runs and the ball flies out there. Their hitters know they have to score runs, and we knew they wouldn’t stop tonight. That’s one thing I really remember about their team is you can score as many as you want, they’re going to keep coming because they’re used to it, and they did that tonight. I thought Logan Forsythe—second-straight Friday, great start. The ball was exploding out of his hand. He got a lot of punchouts—10 strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings, your pitch count is going to get up when you strike people out. I thought after 103 pitches last Friday and now a short week, he got up to 89 and things were spinning for him. We probably brought Harland into a really tough situation, and one of their better hitters got on a ball and drove it out of the yard. But I thought Nate Crider and Luke Nichols were outstanding. I thought the fact that Luke gave us three innings and we didn’t have to use [Blake] Hooks tonight with a five-run lead was huge. Hooks threw two innings two nights ago, I don’t know how hot he would’ve been, so I thought Luke Nichols was the player of the game to come in and get those three innings and keep it at bay, and he got a save out of that. Not to be negative, but I thought we left way too many runs out on the field tonight. We won the ball game, our hitters did a great job, but we could’ve scored a lot more. There was a lot going on and there’s some stuff we have to clean up. When we get the bases loaded with no outs [or] one out, we can’t punch out. But we found a way to win, and Trey Hawsey had a huge two-run double with two outs. That was big, and I’m just proud of our guys. We got the big double play there in the eighth with Mike and Will, but all in all it’s a win, our 30th. Like I said, it’s a hard climb to get to 30 and every game is important from here on out. We’ve won three in a row and it’s fun to come to the ballpark again. That’s our first Friday win in quite some time, so that felt good to win on a Friday night.”
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