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A family enjoys the BioPark Aquarium. (ABQ Free Images)

Events, New Mexico Statewide News

A day off and a day out? Labor Day weekend offers a plethora of leisure options

by Rodd Cayton September 3, 2026

Rio Rancho walks away from the 2026 New Mexico Legislature with nearly $4.8 million in state capital outlay funding, covering upgrades to parks, police equipment and city roads — and in several cases, more money than the city asked for. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Sandoval County

The Rio Rancho weekend guide: Concerts, markets and must-see events

by Kevin Hendricks September 3, 2026

Six Placitas gardens open their gates to the public Sept. 13 as the Placitas Garden Tour marks its 10th year highlighting high desert landscaping and habitat for birds and pollinators.

Events, Placitas

Decade of blooms: Placitas Garden Tour celebrates 10 years

by Kevin Hendricks September 2, 2026

The Corrales Growers' Market opens at 11 a.m. Sunday at Corrales Parks & Recreation, 500 Jones Rd., with local produce, honey, baked goods and artisan goods through Nov. 1.

Events, Sandoval County

August ends on a high note in Sandoval County: Here’s what’s happening this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Job seekers in Bernalillo won't have to look far this week — a career and resource fair rolls into the Recreation Center Thursday with employers, blood donors and free tacos all under one roof.

Events, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo job fair serves up careers — and tacos

by Kevin Hendricks August 26, 2026

Rio Rancho gets a taste of Ireland and Scotland this month when the Celtic Coyotes headline a benefit concert for Storehouse West, the city's food donation center that feeds more than 1,500 people every month.

Events, Rio Rancho

Highland sounds & good causes: Celtic Coyotes headline UUWC’s 30th anniversary

by Kevin Hendricks August 19, 2026

THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Route 66, Roger Rabbit and a Utah comedian walk into a Rio Rancho weekend

by Kevin Hendricks August 19, 2026

Kiwani Dave Heil is a fixture at Rio Rancho's Sunday is Funday, which returns for its 21st year this weekend. (Courtesy photo)

Events, Sandoval County

Sunday is Funday turns 21, Jemez marks Pueblo independence and jam bands take the park this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks August 13, 2026

The climbing wall is always a hit at the Mayor's Sunday is Funday, which returns for its 20th edition this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Sunday is Funday turns 21: Rio Rancho’s community party returns this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks August 12, 2026

Bernalillo may be a small town, but it’s rich with tradition. One of its grandest traditions returns next week. The 333rd Fiestas de San Lorenzo honor the town’s patron saint with meals, processions, dances and the ceremonial transfer of a statue of St. Lawrence of Rome. (Courtesy photo)

Events, Sandoval County

Live music, tradition and two days of Bernalillo culture cap a Sandoval County weekend

by Kevin Hendricks August 6, 2026