Veterans Day is a time to reflect, remember and honor those who have served in the United States…
Ways to Engage With Veterans Day in and Outside Albuquerque
Saturday, November 4, 2023 8:00 AM by Andrea
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Albuquerque’s Most Haunted Places
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8:00 AM by Andrea
Albuquerque’s layers of history make it a unique place to see historical landmarks, haunted and…
Tour of Wineries and Vineyards in Albuquerque
Monday, September 18, 2023 8:00 AM by Andrea
There is nothing like sipping on your favorite glass of wine. At the wineries and vineyards listed…
Diverse Lodging Options by Neighborhood
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 8:00 AM by Andrea
From cozy adobe bed and breakfasts to modern hotels and everything in between, Albuquerque’s variety…
Spectator Sports in Albuquerque
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 8:00 AM by Andrea
From professional soccer to professional hockey and everything in between, Albuquerque is home to a…
The History of Luminarias and How to Make Them
Friday, December 2, 2022 8:00 AM by Andrea
The glowing brown sacks that adorn Albuquerque walkways, churches and homes each holiday season are called luminarias (sometimes called farolitos), or “little lanterns,” and date back more than 300 years. The New Mexican tradition began when Spanish villages along the Rio Grande displayed the unique and easy-to-make lanterns to welcome the Christ child into the world. Today, Albuquerque residents make luminarias out of brown paper bags that have been folded at the top and filled with a couple of cups of sand with a votive candle in the center. But luminarias or farolitos have not always been made out of paper bags. The early versions were actually small bonfires of crisscrossed piñon branches that were built in three-foot-high squares. As paper became more widely available, luminarias evolved into what they are today. Instead of making paper lanterns that would hang in a tree or from a roof, which would become damaged by the wind, small paper bags were placed on the ground, on rooftops and along pathways. Many churches, families and neighborhoods around Albuquerque decorate their homes and businesses with luminarias for the holidays. In Old Town, where they line the walkways by the hundreds throughout the plaza, their simple light transforms into an impressive and welcoming glow, leading to the historic San Felipe de Neri Church and its Christmas Eve mass. Spectators enjoy the annual tradition of a stroll through the magnificent holiday light display, or a driving tour through Historic Old Town and the nearby Albuquerque Country Club neighborhood. How to Make a Luminaria…
Camping and Glamping In and Around Albuquerque
Monday, September 12, 2022 8:00 AM by Andrea
Camping and enjoying nature can be a great way to take a break from daily routines and relax…
ABQ In The News: Fall 2021
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 11:00 AM by Andrea
Albuquerque has been receiving some major shoutouts from some of travel and tourism’s most prominent…
TrueABQ Packing List
Monday, July 26, 2021 4:00 PM by Andrea
Planning a vacation to Albuquerque? Packing for a trip can be both exciting and stressful if you’re…
Road Trips to Albuquerque
Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:00 AM by Andrea
Road trips are making a comeback, and they are a great way to take in the scenery, meet the locals…
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