Otter and Penguin Exhibits Coming to ABQ BioPark
The City of Albuquerque is investing $2.3 million on a river otter exhibit at the ABQ BioPark Aquarium, slated to open in January 2018. A $12 million Penguin Chill exhibit is currently being constructed at the ABQ BioPark Zoo, with an expected completion date of Spring 2018.
Hotel Chaco Opens in Historic Old Town
Situated in the heart of Albuquerque between Historic Old Town and the upcoming urban Sawmill District, Hotel Chaco opened in May 2017, beckoning luxury travelers seeking authentic experiences. The premier hotel features design inspired by Chaco Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Archaeological site, and an unbeatable location within Albuquerque. Paying homage to the hub for the ancient pueblo people in these lands, design elements include pueblo features, natural wool variation employed by Navajo weavers and original artwork.
Los Poblanos Expands with $15 Million Renovation
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm received a $15 million bond to expand its hotel, restaurant and product business. This award-winning property, set among 25 acres of fields (including four acres of lavender fields), cottonwood trees, and gardens, leads Albuquerque in agritourism. The property more than doubled its room capacity from 22 rooms to 50 guest suites; tripled the size of its Farm Shop; and moved the onsite restaurant, Campo, to the restored 1934 dairy buildings, which includes a bar and bakery.
ABQ’s Brewery Scene Continues to Boom
As the first city in the nation to officially designate a Brewery District (located off 1-25 near Candelaria), the city now has an official Downtown Brewery District as well. And with 40+ breweries and taprooms in the metro area (and more on the way), Albuquerque has more microbreweries per capita than Portland!
