34th annual Fiery Food Show, March 3-5, 2023

If you are familiar with the show here's the basics. 

General Public Hours:

Friday        4pm -8pm 

Saturday    11am - 7pm

Sunday      10am - 6pm

Tickets: 

Adults            $15.50

Child 11 - 18   $5.00 

Child 10 and under Free

This is prices at the door. You can buy Adult tickets in advance here. https://www.etix.com/Sandia

Location:

Sandia Resort and Casino, 30 Rainbow Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

free parking onsite. The event is on the Resort side of the building.

The reason why:

New Mexico is known for its Hot Green Chile. So you have a bunch of people who can take the heat and another bunch bringing the heat in Sauces, rubs, salsas. Taste test all the hot ones if you dare. If you don't like insanity level heat there are still plenty of options to try including the latest beer flavors from Premier Distributing. Chocolates, cookies, jerky, popcorn, and fried garlic oh my.   

Backpacks and Bags will be searched on entering, bring it in empty, buy some of your favorite products and spice up your life. 

Any additional information about the show can be found here. https://www.fieryfoodsshow.com/

Here's some of the fantastic options you can find at the show. 

Moderate crowd on Sunday

Celina's Biscochitos 

Sweetwater herbs 

Inferno Farms Guinness record holder

Bear River Bottling

See you there

Sauce Leopard

Sauce Goddess 

La Posta Salsa

Mikey V's

Miss Teddi's 7th Annual Trunk or treat Oct 31st 6-9pm

 

On Monday October 31st 2022 from 6pm to 9pm the trunk or treat festivities will take place at 4010 Central Ave SE in the parking lot of Kurple Magazine. Nob hill area of Albuquerque, NM

Bring the kids and show off those Halloween costumes, bring the adults and the dogs we like them all. 

Besides candy at every trunk there will also be a jump house, and a free sandwich for the kids.

 We are accepting gently used coat donations for the winter coat drive. 

The event is put on by Miss Teddi and a team of Businesses and friends that are an active part of the Cannabis community. 

Come meet the people behind the products. This event is not created to sell you products. It's to give a safe friendly environment for the kids, and to give back to the community.

See you there

Balloon Fiesta 2022 Celebrates 50 years, October 1st -9th info and deals

 here's a couple tips and tricks to enjoy the 50th annual Balloon Fiesta.  October 1st - 9th, 2022 

Master Yoda 2021

General admission $15, children 12 and under are free. 

parking at Balloon Fiesta park is $20 cash only.

The park and ride option to avoid the traffic  is $22 Adults, $20 Seniors, $10 children and includes admission. with parking at Coronado Mall, Cottonwood Mall, and Hoffmantown Church

ride your bike to the Fiesta bike valet parking is free. 

• you will want to get there early because dawn patrol usually starts at 6am with traffic getting in you can expect to leave at 4:30am
• The Balloon Glow usually starts around 6pm followed by a fireworks display.
• dress in layers it can be 53 degrees in the morning jacket weather, by the afternoon its in 70s and 80s a t-shirt will be comfortable. 
• all sessions are weather permitting. If the event cancels due to weather save your ticket for the next session.
• bring a camera, make sure all your batteries are fully charged. 
• there are metal detectors and searches of purses and backpacks at the gate. 
• if you are walking on the field with the balloons and pilots watch the ropes when they are inflating balloons. that rope is going up...

I enjoy the fiesta experience. I like to volunteer for Chase crew. You can sign up day of the event or in advance at the chase crew tower south end of the field. You don't have to drive your vehicle and you get the opportunity to work with the pilots and crew on the field assisting with getting the balloon from a bag in the back of the truck. To fully laid out in your section to inflate. Cold inflate, then the pilot adds the propane to make the envelope float. finally the zebras (launch director) come over and tell you you're next to fly. Watching the balloons fly away is a magical experience and everybody cheers. When you sign up for chase crew you choose the mornings and evenings you are available, you watch an instructional video, you get a free pass for the fiesta and you meet pilots from around the world. 

Balloon Glow 2019

Don't forget to get a breakfast burrito and a hot chocolate to warm yourself up on a cold morning. 

Check the Balloon Fiesta page for a schedule of events  https://balloonfiesta.com/Event-Schedule 

Purchase tickets here https://balloonfiesta.com/General-Admission

list of pilots, balloons, and locations  https://balloonfiesta.com/Pilot-Participation-2022

See you at the Balloon Fiesta 

Mass ascension 2017

Chase crew for America balloon 2019

2022 NM State Fair September 8th -18th Deals and highlights

September 8th- 18th, 2022 

Fair Hours: 

10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday (Midway opens 2pm Monday -Friday) 

10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday

Admission: Ticket purchase is available online with a fee purchase tickets via etix

Adult - $15.00
Senior (65 and older) - $8.00
Kids (5 to 12 years old) - $8.00

Children 5 and under - FREE                        

Parking: Gate 1 on Central has parking available for $10.00 from Monday through Thursday and $20.00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Gate 8 on Louisiana offers ample parking but fills quickly. Parking for Gate 8 is $10.00. There is free handicap parking at both gates. 

Bike Valet will check your bike during fair hours FREE

DEALS

$2 admission Opening day 9/8/22

September 9 - 11, 2022 • TEACHER APPRECIATION • All teachers will get in to the Fair for FREE when they present their district issued ID or a pay stub at the ticket booth. Free admission is good for ID holder only.
STATE EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEKEND - State employees get in for just $8.00 when they present an ID badge issued by the state agency they work for, or a current pay stub issued by a state agency. Discount is good for ID or paystub holder only.
Monday, September 12, 2022 • Two Dollar Day! $2 admission all day • $25 ride wristbands
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 • Military/Veteran's Day • Free admission for all active & retired military and veterans with valid ID • $5 admission and $25 ride wristbands
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 • Dollar Day! $1.00 admission all day • Dollar Rides! All rides are $1 per ride, with a minimum purchase of 10 rides required. Ride wristbands will not be available for purchase
Thursday, September 15, 2022 • EVERYONE IS A KID TODAY - $8.00 admission all day • $25 ride wristbands • Graze Days - All food vendors on the grounds offer one regular menu item for just $3.00
September 16 - 18, 2022 • City & County Employee Appreciation Day – admission for anyone employed by a New Mexico city or county government get in for just $8.00 • $40.00 Ride Wristbands

If you want additional info on the state fair here is the link https://statefair.exponm.com/p/about

The fun stuff at the State fair. Ten good reasons to go..

1. food- funnel cakes, fry bread, ribbon fries, cotton candy
2. rides -zipper, Rockstar, Ferris wheel, fireball, tilt a whirl
3. games with prizes, try your skills.
4. Appreciation day for Law enforcement 8th, fire fighters 9th, Military and veterans 13th
5. Classic car shows on the weekends 
6. The arts - check out the local artists in several buildings on main street and Indian village
7. Music all around - fantastic local talent performing at the pavilion right next to the food court, strolling piano, street drum corp Free
8. Entertainment - Indian village, Villa Hispana, African American pavilion, Main street, and new this year Discovering Cannabis exhibit in Manuel Lujan exhibit complex Free
9. Animals - Cows, ducks, sea lions, horses, and lorikeets  
10. Support local - The Parade, food trucks, restaurants, artists, musicians, and vendors

Thank you for reading this far and See you at the fair

Inka Gold

Ribbon fries

Strolling piano

    

Fireball

Roswell Overnight, Watch for Aliens

If you're looking for a quick getaway from Albuquerque. Roswell is only a 3 hour drive. 

The directions are pretty easy too. I40 east to Clines Corners/hwy 285 south to Roswell. 

There are a decent amount of hotels and motels to choose from and lots of Alien themed photo opportunities. Room rates can vary from $50- $150 depending on property and dates. The trip including gas, room, food, and admission to attractions was less than $300 for 2 people. Souvenirs and alien antenna are extra. 

Things to do in Roswell:

• International UFO Museum and Research Center and Gift Shop
• 114 N Main St, Roswell     Open 9-5, 7 days a week. 
• admission $7 adults, discounts for seniors, military, and children
• the building is a former movie theater built in the 1930s converted in 1991 to the museum. There is a lot of newspaper articles from the time the "unidentified objects" were found, tributes to movies and shows about aliens, and many alien and UFO props. 

  

  Entrance to UFO museum

  
  
• https://www.roswellufomuseum.com/

Newspaper articles from 1947

• Roswell UFO Spacewalk
• 116 E 2nd St, Roswell,    Open 10-6, 7 days a week 
• admission $6 (includes glow bracelet and stickers)
• walking distance from UFO museum
• its a great black light maze experience with aliens, plasma orbs and glowing footprints
• fun for all ages 

Spacewalk 

        *Museum pricing updated 3/13/24

Glowing footprints

Brains on display at Spacewalk

• Bottomless Lakes State Park 
• about 15 miles southeast of Roswell. 545A Bottomless Lakes Rd, Roswell
• The first state park in New Mexico established in 1933. There is a beach at Lea lake with facilities, picnic tables, swimming, and rental pedal boats. 
• the lakes are actually sinkholes ranging in depth from the shallow beach to 90ft with water fed from underground pools. 
• there is a $5 park admission during the day with plenty of parking.

Beautiful rock formations around lake

Sunset at Lea Lake

pedal Boats

Upper road view of Lea Lake

• Food in Roswell
• Farley's Food Fun & Pub 1315 N Main St, Roswell. Good pub style food, shakes, fun atmosphere, fun t-shirts
• RibCrib BBQ 4495 N Main St, Roswell. great side salad, tender ribs.
• Blakes Lotaburger  3017 N Main St, Roswell. I always enjoy their breakfast burrito with green chile

                                    See you in Roswell

Friendly Aliens at UFO Museum

Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest 2022 Deals

2022 Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest, and Block Party 

Single Day Tickets:
Adults (ages 13 and up): $15 

$5 off discount code Fiery (provided by vendors at Fiery food show)

Ages 3-12, $2 (100% of this ticket is donated to the Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network)
Under 3, Free

online tickets here https://holdmyticket.com/event/388785

Time and Date:

Saturday, April 2nd 10am - 6pm 
Sunday,   April 3rd 10am - 6pm

Location: 

Expo NM State Fairgrounds  Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex and Main street for the block party.

 www.ChocolateAndCoffeeFest.com

If you like Chocolate, coffee, beer, wine and gourmet foods. there will be samples to try and treats to buy. Live music both days

Come indulge outdoors with over 100 of the finest chocolatiers, coffee roasters, candy makers, bakers, breweries, wineries, and gourmet food companies.

While an indoor marketplace will showcase regional chocolates to be sampled and purchased, we invite you to the enjoy the outdoor music stage and dining areas to savor divine chocolates and sip on world class coffees, beer, wine, and cocktails.

Be sure to visit the official website for details on live music, painting classes, wine pairings, the latte art throwdown, baking contests, and Bend and Brew yoga. 

We are NOT requiring proof of vaccination, nor negative Covid test for entry. 

See you there

Look for these vendors there. They shared their coupon code at the fiery food show plus they have tasty treats and cool stuff. 

Celina's Biscochitos

Elixir Boutique Chocolates

Phil’s Gourmet Sauces

Strawberries and More

Sweet & Saucy

Tea’ze A More

Movie Theater discounts $6 and up

 I like movie theater popcorn, and a giant screen. Did I mention I like to save money? 

Cheapest way to go see a movie is an advance screening. You get free passes for a specific movie, date and time, usually a few days prior to the movies release. You can find out about advance screening on local radio stations or email from a screening company like https://searchlightscreenings.com/ these can be very random and last minute. 

Since we no longer have discount theaters you can take advantage of the discounts at the regular theaters. Tuesday, Matinee, Senior, Student, and Military. Make sure to ask for your discount.

Cinemark theaters:

There's a whole page of discounts to choose from  https://www.cinemark.com/discounts

the best Price is $6.25 on Discount Tuesday. There is an upcharge for XD and D-box seats (a more immersive experience) $5.75 for movie club members. 

Early bird tickets every day before 1pm. $9.00

if you can't go on a Tuesday current general admission is $11.25.  

Regal Theaters: 

Every Tuesday, Regal Crown Club members can enjoy discounted movie ticket prices and 50% off popcorn!

$5.95 for Winrock and Cottonwood locations. Details here Regal Crown club value days  

matinee pricing online is coming up $9-$11, General admission after 5pm $12- $14. Their Web page is not so user friendly. 

• Online ticket purchases on either of these theaters pages include booking fees if you are not a paid club member. 
• Last time I was at Cinemark (January 2022) they were doing Credit, Debit or exact change only for tickets and concessions. 

See you at the movies

*Pricing is subject to change based on the theater, please check before you go.