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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 · 19h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 16h

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Lillie Kolich advances to live shows on ‘The Voice’ with unique performance

Lillie Kolich won a live-show spot on “The Voice” after her cut week performance of “Friday I’m in Love.”

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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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 · 9h

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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 […]

Albuquerque, NM · 10h

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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...

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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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 · 13d

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

Albuquerque, NM · 13h

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How Kent Rollins became a Cowboy Cook; The Influencers

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In this episode of The Influencers, host Mercedes Gonzales-Bazan, sits down with Cowboy Kent Rollins to talk about all things cowboy cooking. Kent Rollins is a cowboy, cook, content creator, and television personality. He has made a name for himself by showing off different recipes usually featuring traditional open-fire and cast-iron cooking. […]

New Mexico · 18h

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ABQ BioPark’s 29th annual River of Lights on sale now

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We are counting down the days until one of the Albuquerque BioPark’s most popular holiday events. Tickets for the 29th annual River of Lights officially went on sale this week. This year, 50 new sculptures will be on display, including some that will honor the Route 66 Centennial. Also, for the first […]

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First-ever Sage and Ink Book Festival features all New Mexico authors

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Readers and writers alike were at the Block in Rio Rancho Saturday for the first-ever Sage and Ink Book Festival. The festival featured 70 authors, poets and publishers, giving attendees the chance to not only meet the authors but discover new books. All of...

Rio Rancho, NM · 2d

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How to Select Plants for a Walkway

When a walkway stands out against a rustic backyard’s surroundings, adding plants can soften its edges, and make the path feel like a natural part of the yard. Choosing the right plants means considering more than their appearance. Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps a homeowner select plants that will thrive in Santa Fe’s dry climate, adding structure, texture, and color to the landscape.

Santa Fe, NM · 18h

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Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company opens new home in Albuquerque

After 20 years of moving around the metro, the Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company has a new home on the northeast side of Albuquerque.

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Thousands of guests attend Art of Giving Craft Festival shopping local gifts at UNM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over 100 local artists and small businesses were out Saturday at the University of New Mexico, giving people a chance to shop local when buying gifts this holiday season. The fifth annual Art of Gifting New Mexico Art and Crafts Festival brought thousands of people together for a day of locally owned […]

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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New Albuquerque Exhibit Explores Native Identity Through Art

The installation, titled My Assimilated Refrigerator, examines the long-term impact of federal assimilation policies on Native American identity, cultural continuity, and connections to ancestral homelands. According to organizers, the exhibit draws from Wall’s personal experiences growing up between Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultural worlds. Through the work, Wall explores themes of...

Albuquerque, NM · 15h

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New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science celebrates 40th anniversary with community

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science celebrated a big milestone with the community Saturday. The museum’s 40th anniversary happened back in January while undergoing renovations and staff decided they still wanted to celebrate and give back to the community that made this possible. “The founding of this museum was […]