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Phelans sell area McDonald’s restaurants, announce retirement

RATON/TRINIDAD/ALAMOSA— Since Labor Day weekend in 2001, Darrel Lee Phelan Sr. and his wife, Gisela T. Phelan, have owned the McDonald’s restaurants serving the area. Recently, the World Journal sat down with Lee to talk about his military career, and during the interview he announced that Phelan Management Services Inc., which owns the McDonald’s restaurants in Trinidad, Alamosa and Raton, has sold the locations to Johney Thiara. Ownership is scheduled to transfer Nov. 16, 2026, and the Phelans also announced their official retirement.

Raton, NM · 17h
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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.

New Mexico · 3d
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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...

Albuquerque, NM · 3d
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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…

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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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...

Albuquerque, NM · 13h

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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.

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

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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.

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

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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 […]

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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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.

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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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...

New Mexico · 4d

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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.

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

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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...

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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Back to Business: Tomasita’s Albuquerque Reopens After September Fire

After closing for six weeks following a fire, Tomasita’s opened its doors again on Monday to welcome Albuquerque customers. The reopening brought all 80 employees back to work just as the restaurant entered one of its busiest periods, KOB 4 reports. To recall, Tomasita’s had to implement a temporary...

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

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This New Mexico Shawarma Spot Draws Loyal Fans With Bold Garlic Sauce And Generous Portions

A garlic sauce so loved that the menu sells it as an extra side? I like that kind of confidence. The menu even promises it brings the flavor and aroma game to the next level. That sauce rides along with flame-broiled chicken shawarma, saffron sela rice, warm pita, and housemade turnip and cucumber pickles. Then the hummus shows up in portions people keep calling amazing.

Albuquerque, NM · 4d

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‘Back to normal’: Tomasita’s owner reflects on journey ahead of reopening after fire

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Weeks after a destructive fire left a popular New Mexico restaurant closed for business, it’s now ready to open its doors to customers again. Charred and closed for business, Tomasita’s in Albuquerque on Pan American went up in flames Sept. 30, forcing staff and guests to evacuate the building. “The first responders […]

Albuquerque, NM · 4d

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Swig's Southwest Expansion Has El Paso on the Radar

A popular dirty soda chain has its eyes on El Paso, and the possibilities are pretty sweet. Here's what we know about Swig.

El Paso, TX · 16d

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Top Albuquerque Restaurants for Large Family Gatherings

Albuquerque has no shortage of restaurants to gather with your family. From casual nights when you just don’t feel like cooking, to something fancier for celebrations or holidays, there are plenty of places to choose from. Westside. Location: 4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107.

Albuquerque, NM · 7d

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12 Places in America Where Breakfast Has Its Own Local Rules

Discover 12 regional breakfast dishes that showcase the unique food traditions of different parts of the United States. From Cincinnati goetta to Hawaiian loco moco, these local specialties offer a different take on the most important meal of the day.

Albuquerque, NM · 6d

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The 8 New Mexico Restaurants Whose Dining Rooms Still Feel Frozen In The 1950s

One diner in this state sits inside a giant building shaped like an owl. Yes, an owl, with booths inside and tiny jukeboxes waiting at the tables. That’s only one stop on this trip. Another spot runs a model train along its dining room ceiling. A third keeps the...

New Mexico · 7d

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8 New Mexico Mexican Markets That Make Holiday Tamale Shopping A Delicious Experience

One grocery business in New Mexico has been serving its community since 1995. That’s decades of helping families stock their kitchens with the ingredients that make holiday meals special. I love that kind of dedication, especially when December brings everyone together around a table full of homemade food. Holiday...

Albuquerque, NM · 7d