NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from May 9 to 15.
Albuquerque
- May 9-10 The Show – Albuquerque’s longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.
- May 10 Mamas & Makers Market – El Vado ABQ hosts 20+ amazing local vendors, live music, good vibes, and plenty of food from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- May 10 SOMOS ABQ Festival: A Love Letter to Albuquerque – Visit the National Hispanic Cultural Center for large-scale art installations, hands-on maker activities, and interactive experiences that invite all ages to create, play, and explore. This event is from 4 to 11 p.m. Tickets are available online.
- May 10 Downtown Growers’ Market – Visit Albuquerque’s longest-running farmers’ market for the largest selection of local farmers providing fresh produce, eggs, honey, meats, local goods, hot prepared foods on-site, and handmade art, crafts, and body care products. Every Saturday from April to mid-November, enjoy live music starting at 10 a.m.
- May 10 New Mexico Bridal & Wedding Expo – This show is a unique, interactive event, with food to taste, dresses to see, flowers to enjoy, music to dance to, and fun to be had. Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door. The event is from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
- May 10 Winrock Artisan Market – Visit Winrock Park every Saturday for a one-of-a-kind market experience. This market is pet-friendly, with local artisans, food trucks, live entertainment, and family fun. It starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m.
- May 10-11 Albuquerque Cards & More Expo – With sports cards, sports memorabilia, Pokémon, anime, comics, magic, vintage, and collectibles, buy, sell, or trade at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque. Enjoy vendors, music, giveaways, and more. The event is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Admission and parking are free.
- May 10-11 Expo New Mexico Flea Market – Check out the food, vendors, and live entertainment at New Mexico’s largest open-air market. The market runs from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is $2 for walk-ups and $10 per car for parking.
- May 11 Seeds & Starts Day at the Rail Yards Market – Shop for fresh seedlings from local growers, connect with plant experts, and get inspired by sustainable growing practices. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- May 11 Mother’s Day at the ABQ BioPark Zoo – The ABQ BioPark Zoo is celebrating all moms during its Mother’s Day at the Zoo on May 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All are invited to enjoy the day full of entertainment and activities at the zoo.
New Mexico
- May 9-10 Las Cruces Roadshow – Want to sell precious metals, coins, collectibles, jewelry, and/or antiques? This free event features on-site experts to evaluate and buy from the public. The Friday event is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Saturday event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- May 10 Mom & Me Playdate – Come enjoy a day full of love with Mom (dads welcome too). Craft, decorate cookies, and take away unforgettable memories in Roswell from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- May 10 Bruja Bash at The Crow’s Nest Oddities – Visit Santa Fe for psychic readings, oddities, aura photos, local artists, baked goods, poetry, raffles and giveaways, henna tattoos, and more. Dress up as any mystical or supernatural being and get 10% off. This event is from 12 to 5 p.m.
- May 10 Parnall Law Xtreme Arenacross & Mud Bog Show – With high-flying, bar-to-bar race action, this will feature some of the nation’s top professional and amateur arenacross racers, a Mud Bog Show, and so much more. This event starts at 5 p.m. in Gallup.
- May 10 2025 Roswell & Chaves County MatanzaFest – This cooking competition also features music, entertainment, and a car show at the Eastern NM State Fairgrounds in Roswell from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- May 10 Otero County Farmer’s Market – Check out the only year-round farmers market in the area with many local farmers, crafters, bakers, and more, exclusively from Otero County. This event occurs every Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
- May 10 Native Arts & Crafts Fair – Come celebrate Indigenous creativity and culture in Farmington. Featuring 80+ Native vendors from across the Four Corners area—showcasing handmade jewelry, pottery, beadwork, textiles, and more—support local artists and enjoy a day of culture, art, and community from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- May 10 Swag Day – 7 Brew Coffee in Clovis is giving away one free 7 Brew t-shirt with the purchase of a large drink all day.
- May 10-11 Pajarito Literary Festival – It’s more than just a literary festival; it’s a weekend of cultural events with an emphasis on local and regional vendors at the annual Spring Craft Fair, author talks, book signings, workshops, and more. Visit Los Alamos between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. both days.
- May 11 Mother’s Day Concert – Visit the Plaza de Las Cruces for the City of Las Cruces Mother’s Day Concert featuring Darren Cordova y Calor at 5 p.m. Enjoy a free evening of live music, dancing, and great vibes with one of New Mexico’s most beloved Spanish music groups. Food trucks will be on site.
Albuquerque Notices
🔶 Grant programs available for businesses in New Mexico and Albuquerque – Visit Albuquerque, the city’s official destination marketing organization, is bringing back a grant program aimed at bringing more tourists to the city. $500,000 is available for businesses and non-profits that have projects that will attract visitors.
🔶 Find out what’s happening at Expo New Mexico this month – May has arrived and Expo New Mexico is hosting different events throughout the month. Expo New Mexico General Manager Dan Mourning spoke on what events are happening in May.
🔶 City announces new start date for Unser, Paseo del Norte widening project – A west side construction project described as the “largest” ever in the city of Albuquerque’s history has a new start date.
🔶 ‘Extra set of eyes and ears’: APD launches new Dog Walker Watch Program – The Albuquerque Police Department is launching a new initiative to teach dog walkers how to spot and report crime in the community.
🔶 How will President Trump’s executive order impact New Mexico PBS and KUNM? – Having worked in public broadcasting for decades, New Mexico General Manager Franz Joachim said he’s used to threats of funding cuts. But he said this time feels different.
🔶 Report: New Mexico tree deaths doubled in 2024 – Wildfires have left communities devastated across New Mexico, but it’s not just people who are affected. All that destruction takes a toll on the trees left standing.
🔶 Last construction phase at intersection begins ahead of Rio Bravo Bridge replacement – Ahead of rebuilding one of the most important bridges in the South Valley, Bernalillo County is warning drivers about a major multi-day closure at a critical intersection that’s just weeks away.
🔶 New Mexico United hosting ‘APS Schools Out’ night on June 7 – Summer break is less than a month away, and New Mexico United is helping students and staff celebrate the end of the school year. The APS Schools Out 2025 will take place on June 7 during the United match against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
🔶 In-N-Out confirms potential plans for second restaurant in west Albuquerque – In-N-Out has confirmed another property in Albuquerque that it is possibly considering building a restaurant on.
🔶 Coyotes in Albuquerque: How their behavior may differ in the spring – Coyotes are one of the more common urban mammals in Albuquerque. And come spring time, they often undergo a behavioral shift.
New Mexico Notices
🔶 New Mexico Department of Game and Fish to host Bowhunter Skills Camp – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has an opportunity for those interested in learning the basics of archery and bowhunting. On Saturday, May 17, at Manzano Mountain State Park, the department is hosting its Bowhunter Skills Camp.
🔶 ECHL approves pro hockey team in Rio Rancho – A minor professional hockey team is coming to Rio Rancho, the ECHL announced Friday. The New Mexico Professional Hockey Club will begin play in the 2026-27 season at the Rio Rancho Events Center.
🔶 Free rides on the New Mexico justice train – Benevides, Perea, and Acosta are just three examples of repeat criminal defendants who escaped justice multiple times, not because they’re lucky, but because they’re mentally ill. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said the criminal justice system is “absolutely not” working in how it handles mentally ill individuals who commit crimes.
🔶 SWAIA Native Fashion Week kicks off in Santa Fe. Here’s what to expect – The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts’ Native Fashion Week is underway in Santa Fe.
🔶 Los Alamos National Lab and New Mexico schools work to make math fun for students – A unique partnership between Los Alamos National Laboratory and northern New Mexico elementary schools is turning the subject of math into something fun. Through the Math Teacher Leader Network partnership, Blanco Elementary School said they have seen a remarkable shift in how math is taught and how students feel about the subject.
🔶 Curry County infant tests positive for measles – The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed the first measles case in Curry County on Wednesday. NMDOH said an infant who was too young to receive protective vaccination contracted the virus.
🔶 Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in four New Mexico counties – The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is holding upcoming delinquent property tax auctions in Cibola, McKinley, Quay and Taos counties. These auctions take place when both the county and state are unable to collect delinquent taxes on properties.
🔶 Which New Mexico cities land on list of best cities for basketball fans? – WalletHub released it recent report of best and worst cities for basketball fans. According to the WalletHub report, basketball is the second most popular sport in the U.S., only behind football. The study compared over 290 of the largest cities across 21 different metrics. These metrics include ticket prices, stadium accessibility, team performance, fan engagement and more.
🔶 New Mexico Health Dept. shares method to estimate air quality on smokey days – In honor of both Asthma and Wildfire Awareness Month, the New Mexico Health Department is encouraging residents to use a certain method to protect their health on smoky days. The “5-3-1 visibility method” can help the public estimate air quality based on how far they can see during a wildfire.
🔶 Veterans run across US carrying American flag to set world record – Twelve military veterans are running across the country while carrying an American flag to raise awareness of veteran health and set a world record.
