Bernalillo West
Bernalillo West, NM · Local Life
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Why Rio Rancho NM Locals Are Flocking to This CLASSIC Mom and Pop Spot
Turtle Mountain Brewing Company serves the Rio Rancho area and attracts visitors from Albuquerque, Corrales, and Bernalillo who gather for award-winning craft ales and signature wood-fired pizzas. This independent establishment has operated as a central social anchor for the Westside since its founding in 1999. Owner Nico Ortiz manages the...
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Campground Review: Cochiti Lake Recreation Area Campground – Peña Blanca, New Mexico
A high desert lakeside campground between Santa Fe and Albuquerque — quiet, expansive, and a place to slow down. See the BAMBI rating legend below. This review reflects our personal experience. We were not paid, reimbursed, or influenced in any way. With beauty before me may I walk. With...
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Country Music legend Tanya Tucker to perform at 2026 New Mexico State Fair
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tanya Tucker is set to perform at the 2026 New Mexico State Fair. Tucker has amassed 23 Top-40 albums, 56 Top 40 singles, and 10 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music charts. She has received numerous accolades, including two CMAs, two ACMs, three CMT […]
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Retired teacher continues teaching music to elementary students
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – David Ostrovitz, or “Mr. O” as students know him, was a guitar instructor for 34 years at Manzano High School in Albuquerque. He’s retired now, but each week he goes to Tomasita Elementary. There, students in a 4th grade class experience music from a Ukulele with Mr. O as their teacher. In 2019, Ostrovitz was inducted into the APS hall of honor.
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La Montañita Food Co-op Opens in Avanyu Plaza
Albuquerque, NM — March 4, 2026 — The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) is excited to announce the opening of La Montañita Food Co-op in Avanyu Plaza, located across from the Cultural Center. The new Avanyu Plaza location signifies the relocation of La Montañita’s longtime Rio Grande store, bringing the same trusted team — along with new staff members — into a larger, updated space.
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Where to Find Halal Food in Albuquerque
Halal (an Arabic word meaning “permissible”) refers to foods that meet Islamic dietary guidelines. For many Muslims, these standards are an important part of everyday religious practice, with certification processes that outline specific sourcing and preparation requirements. Halal-grade meats are prepared humanely and hygienically from the source with no alcohol or pork-derived ingredients used in the process.
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Get Out! (March 5-11)
24th Annual KlezmerQuerque (Fri. 6, Festival) KlezmerQuerque is an annual celebration of Jewish arts and culture, including Klezmer and traditional Jewish music, Yiddish language, songs and dance, concerts, Shabbat services and hands-on workshops. It happens at Congregation Nahalat Shalom (3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW) on Friday, March 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tickets to the Saturday night concert, or any of the individual workshops are$18. An all-weekend pass is $108 (nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-tickets).
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Clay Pot Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“This stuffing of food in your fellow diners’ face is called gursha,. and that’s what you do to show your affection and respect. Try this at the Waffle House some time and prepare for awkwardness.”. ~Anthony Bourdain, Season 6 of Parts Unknown. Eating Ethiopian cuisine involves eating with...
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The Vortex Theatre presents: "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
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Longtime owner of Sadie’s of New Mexico remembered by loved ones
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A longtime fixture in the New Mexico restaurant industry has died. After running and growing the iconic Sadie’s of New Mexico for decades, Betty Jo Stafford passed away. But she leaves behind a legacy set to last for generations. Its classic New Mexican foods and spices are deeply rooted in the community. For […]
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Everclear joins the 2026 New Mexico State Fair concert lineup
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Alternative rock band Everclear will take the stage inside Tingley Coliseum at the 2026 New Mexico State Fair on Thursday, Sept. 17. Everclear will perform following the Chevron PRCA Rodeo. Fans can expect to hear iconic hits like “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful,” and […]
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12 Weekend Festivals That Have Enough For Kids And Adults
Weekend festivals can turn an ordinary Saturday into something everyone talks about for weeks. From live music and street food to hands-on activities for kids, there is usually something happening at every corner. Parents can relax while children stay busy with games, rides, and creative workshops. Even better, many of these events feel welcoming rather than overwhelming. Keep reading to find the ones that truly make a weekend feel well spent.