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Why This Small Cafe’s LEGENDARY Chicken-Fried Steak Keeps Drawing Diners in Albuquerque, NM

Mon–Fri, 6:30 AM–2:30 PM | Sat–Sun, 7:30 AM–2 PM. Albuquerque has plenty of reasons to get out of bed, but a breakfast plate wearing melted cheese and red chile makes a particularly persuasive argument. At Vic’s Daily Cafe on Osuna Road, family history comes with a...

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We Ranked The 10 Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In New Mexico And Here Is Who Made The Cut

One modest Albuquerque cafe on this list has its own official day, proclaimed by the Governor of New Mexico. Not a trophy. Not a plaque. A whole day. That cafe opened in 1963, and the James Beard Foundation later named it one of America’s Classics. I think that says a lot about how this state treats its small, unfussy kitchens.

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The 3 most beloved New Mexico restaurants that are now gone includes one that’s been around 50+ years

Another wave of New Mexico restaurant closures has taken three very different dining rooms. One brought a much-needed neighborhood grill to Rio Rancho, another made plant-based Ayurvedic food approachable, and…

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Rivers of Lights 2026: What to know before you go

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A beloved Albuquerque tradition featuring hundreds of Christmas lights is back. River of Lights kicks off its 2026 season during Thanksgiving weekend. Here’s what you need to know before you head out. Tickets *Flex tickets allow you to change your scheduled arrival date/time up to two times. Dates River of Lights […]

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No Cook Thanksgiving :: Best Take Out & Dine In Thanksgiving Meals

Thanksgiving without the cooking . . . yes, please. Your family will gobble up this order-and-pick-up Thanksgiving meal, and the biggest bonus is you get to enjoy all the flavor and comfort on the sidelines with the rest of the family. A few years ago for our annual Friendsgiving, I...

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Local restaurant continues two-decade tradition of free meals on Veterans Day

For dozens, if not hundreds, of veterans, the holidays came early as they not only enjoyed a free meal, but a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings at a local restaurant.

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Browse homemade goods at Albuquerque’s Ageless Artisan Craft Fair

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – To kick off the holiday season, the City of Albuquerque’s Department of Senior Affairs is holding the 5th annual Ageless Artisan Craft Fair. The fair will be November 14, at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Attendees can shop for handmade work from senior artisans in the […]

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Albuquerque Monopoly game debuts featuring local landmarks and businesses

An official Albuquerque Monopoly game is now out, with the Sandia Peak Tramway and UNM taking the board’s top two spaces.

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Topgolf reducing prices at all U.S. venues after customer feedback

Topgolf announced Monday that it is lowering gameplay prices at all U.S. locations after guests said cost was the biggest barrier to visiting more often.

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Tomasita’s in Albuquerque reopens after fire

Tomasita’s reopened after a six-week closure from a fire, bringing all 80 employees back to work at one of the restaurant’s busiest times.

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Free food options on Veterans Day for those who served

Several restaurants and food establishments will be offering free or discounted meals and food for former and current service members on Veterans Day.

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Tamaya Gala Saddles Up Nov. 28 to Fund Rescue of 350-Plus New Mexico Horses

A ballroom full of cowboy boots, cocktail dresses and a live auction block will fill Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa on Nov. 28, as organizers try to keep the money flowing for a nonprofit horse rescue program that says it has already helped more than 350 horses. The Horseshoes & Heels Gala starts at 5 p.m. and runs through the evening, with a three-course dinner, silent and live auctions and live music from Austin Van filling out the night.

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The Owl Cafe in Albuquerque wins The64’s title of Best Diner in America

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The results are in, and a New Mexico diner that’s been an icon in the Albuquerque metro for 40 years now officially holds the title for the Best Diner in America. The Owl Cafe and its owl-faced facade are the winners of The 64’s Best Diner in America tournament, beating out dozens […]

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We Ranked The 10 Best Old-School Chinese Restaurants In New Mexico And Here Is Who Made The Cut

A dim sum cart still rolls through one New Mexico dining room on weekend mornings, carrying little steamer baskets to your table. I love that this old-fashioned ritual survives in the high desert, far from any big-city Chinatown. The surprises keep coming once you start looking. One Chinese spot on...

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Dig Through 80s Toys, Antique Signs, and Bargain Furniture at This New Mexico Indoor Flea Market

Rare Smurf toys from the 1980s share space with swords, shoes, and appliances under one roof. That alone made me want to grab my keys. The walls are covered in antique signs. Woven southwestern pieces, leather goods, comic books, and vintage clothing fill the booths below them. I like how...

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CABQ’s Animal Welfare Department rescues over 100 cats from disabled school bus

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Following a multi-agency response back on Oct. 28, the City of Albuquerque’s Animal Welfare Department (AWD) rescued more than 100 cats living inside and around a disabled school bus near the Loma Linda Community Center. City officials said the AWD brought the cats into its Westside Shelter for immediate emergency veterinary treatment […]

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Baker who's legally blind pursues dream of running his own bakery. He faces unique challenges

For Lino, reading a recipe takes more than a quick glance. The Albuquerque, New Mexico, baker is legally blind and says he cannot read recipes — even with glasses. Instead, he takes pictures of them on his phone and zooms in. He relies on his memory, often learning a recipe after seeing it a few times.

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New Mexico veterans encouraged to apply for free State Park passes

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Parks Division and New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services are reminding veterans to apply for free lifetime passes State Park passes. “Veterans enrich our State Parks every single day, whether they are visiting with family, friends, or serving on our team,” State Parks Director Toby Velasquez said in […]

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This Albuquerque, New Mexico Drive-In Still Feels Frozen In The 1950s And Serves A Giant Disaster Burrito

A burrito called the Disaster sounds like something you should approach with caution. At this destination, it comes covered in fries, two kinds of chile, melted cheese, and enough toppings to make you wonder where the tortilla went. But the food is only half the fun. Outside, covered parking stalls...

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Annual Horseshoes and Heels Gala raises funds to rescue/rehab horses

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The nonprofit organization, Tamaya Horse Rehabilitation Program, has rescued and rehabilitated more than 350 horses. To help support their mission, the organization is preparing for its upcoming Horseshoes and Heels Gala. The annual gala is November 28, from 5 – 10 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa. Attendees can enjoy […]