Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival and Highland Games in Albuquerque!
The last thing one might expect upon strolling into the city is to see people in kilts and playing Gaelic football. But when you visit during May 18-19th, you’re bound to discover just that and much more. Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival and Highland Games are coming once again to the city for a few days of excitement and...continue reading
The World’s Toughest 10K in Albuquerque New Mexico
Those who love to run and who love a challenge will be able to get behind – or perhaps ahead – in the World’s Toughest 10K. Presented by the ABQ Running Shop, this 10K race isn’t so much about who will win as it is who has the endurance and stamina to finish it. It is one tough but...continue reading
Looking For Music Concerts in Albuquerque? Mark Your Calendar…
Albuquerqueis an excellent place to check out music concerts because of the great venues and wonderful turnouts. You never know who might travel to the city next. Luckily, you don’t have to guess. If you’ve been thinking of visiting the city, here is a quick rundown of what artists or groups you may get to see so you can...continue reading
Herbfest 2013 Albuquerque – Discover Mother Nature
Herbfest 2013 is coming. May 11th and 12th at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park will be the site of Herbfest, where you can go to learn all sorts of interesting facts as well as purchase various herbs, crafts, and more. Herbfest is hosted by Friends of theRio GrandeNatureCenter. They are a nonprofit organization with the goal of... continue reading
The Cultural Diversity of Albuquerque New Mexico
Some people may be surprised at just how culturally diverse Albuquerqueis. There are over 70 ethnicities that are proud to call Albuquerque home. With such a long and rich history, it should come as no surprise that the city features all sorts of different festivals that celebrate traditions of so many different people. While most are familiar with the...continue reading
ABQ Beer Week kicks off…
Albuquerque is about as quirky as they come… we are known for many things. Our history runs deep, our culture is unique and colorful and our landscape is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Alas, that finally poured over (pun intended) into our brews. AMOG.com, a men’s online magazine rated Albuquerque #5 out of 10 among American cities that brew... continue reading
Coming up in 2013…
You may have heard that Hotel Andaluz had teamed up with local winery Milagro Vineyards and Winery located in Corrales, NM just outside Albuquerque. This was the launch of our wines dinners at Hotel Andaluz. This concept isn’t new, but it’s something wanted to bring to the heart of Downtown Albuquerque. We were really excited to bring fans of... continue reading
Shop Local
Here at Hotel Andaluz we are in full scale Holiday Season. And with Hanukah in full swing and Christmas just around the corner we thought we’d share some hot spots around Albuquerque for unique and LOCAL gifts. In case you didn’t know Albuquerque and Santa Fe have become huge art destinations in the past two decades. With local and...continue reading
New Mexico’s Cookie… Biscochitos
It’s really not Christmas in New Mexico unless you have one batch of our tasty state cookie… the biscochito. This traditional sugar cookie is a staple around these parts and a perfect dessert, or even better with a little coffee. We share these cookies, and it’s not uncommon for families and neighbors to bring over a plate of biscochitos....continue reading
Christmas in New Mexico
It’d be quite an understatement to say we love New Mexico. We really really love New Mexico! Its home to so many wonders and truly a melting pot for cultures, art, sports, science and so much more. That being said, our holiday season is no different. Christmas in New Mexico is a sight to be seen and offers a... continue reading
