Dining

NM Department Of Cultural Affairs Seek Proposals For National Hispanic Cultural Center Restaurant Space

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NMDCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking proposals from experienced restauranteurs to operate a nearly 2,000 square foot space on the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Albuquerque campus. Proposals can be for any type of food and drink enterprise, such as an ice cream shop, bakery, coffee house, or specialty foods.

The facility is an existing 1,970-square-foot small restaurant space with a commercial kitchen in the Center’s Pete V. Domenici Education Building. The street-facing space includes all commercial kitchen equipment, Read More

It’s On! Pajarito Mountain Ski Area To Open MLK Weekend!

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Pajarito Mountain Ski Area to open Jan.17-19 for MLK Weekend. Courtesy/PMSA

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area News: 

Change of plans – and Pajarito Mountain Ski Area couldn’t be more excited! After watching the forecast and assessing conditions, they are thrilled to announce that Pajarito will be open Jan.17-19 for MLK Weekend.

Skiers and guests will be welcomed back with limited terrain on the Beginner area, featuring Lower Lumberyard and West Road. It’s the perfect setup for families, first-timers, and anyone ready to shake off the rust from this extended wait.

Ready to ski the little bird? Tickets Read More

Scenes Of Celebration At Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 Winter Gala

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Attending the Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 Winter Gala on Dec. 20, from left, Manny Cordova (Governor’s husband), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, guest, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, guest, Gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland, and Santa Fe Opera Board Member and 2025 Gala Chair Henry R. Muñoz III. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Also attending the 2025 Winter Gala, from left, Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Executive Director Eric Vasquez, his wife New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, Rick Martinez, his wife Santa Fe Opera Board Read More

Padilla: Giving Thanks And Giving Back

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United Way Northern New Mexico presents check to LA Cares and volunteers. Courtesy/UWNNM

By CINDY PADILLA
Executive Director
United Way NNM

Holidays in northern New Mexico are a special time as we celebrate our faith, our families, and our culture. It is a time when we honor our diverse cultures and beliefs and celebrate our beautiful landscapes as the snow caps begin to appear. While we celebrate in unique yet shared ways, there is one thing that is central to all of us, and that is the joy of giving. We open our doors, our hearts and our lives. We share what we have with our neighbors, our friends and Read More

NM Junior Foodie’s Review: Beef & Leaf Cafe

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Anasazi bean chili and fried artichokes appetizer. Courtesy/NM Junior Foodie

Chef Laura Crucet and NM Junior Foodie. Courtesy/NM Junior Foodie

By BECKY RUTHERFORD
On behalf of NM Junior Foodie

Have you been to Beef and Leaf Cafe lately? They have an all-new menu for fall, and also a great fundraiser going on right now. Menus can be viewed here.

My foodie son and I decided to split some dishes. We started with the Anasazi Bean Chili; slow- cooked anasazi beans, braised beef short rib, in a rich, savory red chile garlic broth. This was a really great chili, classic but with a nice twist from the richness Read More

2025 Dia De Los Muertos On Santa Fe Plaza

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From Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe:

SANTA FE — The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe is once again transforming the historic Plaza into a sea of marigolds, music, mojigangas, and community remembrance—and we need your help to keep the two-day festival free for everyone.

The heart of the City Different will beat to the rhythm of mariachis and the beauty of marigolds when the free Día de Los Muertos Festival returns to the historic Santa Fe Plaza on Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1.

Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe in cooperation with the City of Santa Fe, the family-friendly celebration blends ancient Read More

NMRA Unveils 2025 Hospitality Industry Awards Winners

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NMRA News:

The spotlight was on New Mexico’s culinary community as the New Mexico Restaurant Association unveiled the winners of the 2025 Hospitality Industry Awards. Held Sept. 29 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown, the evening embraced the vibrant energy of Havana Nights—where tropical flair met timeless elegance, and the state’s most outstanding hospitality professionals were honored in style.

Celebrating leadership rooted in purpose, the NMRA proudly names Russell Hernandez of Salud de Mesilla in Mesilla as the 2025 Restaurateur of the Year.

From his start as a high school intern Read More

C’YA Fundraiser ‘Life Is Short, Eat Dessert First’ Saturday

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By BERNADETTE LAURTIZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions

This week divine desserts from local and regional businesses are coming together to support, Life is Short, Eat Dessert First. The Champions of Youth Ambition’s (C’YA) fundraiser will support a variety of programs from mail for military troops and veterans to elementary science education and the Community Asset Awards, which kicks off Nov. 1.

The commUNITY partners for the grab and go event include the following: Pig & Fig, The Blue Window Bistro, The Enchanted Jammery, NM Cookie Corner, Hungry Bear/The Read More